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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Default LSX intake on FI motors?

It would seem that the LSX is a better investment for people running FI or big cubes than for people running boltons or most h/c.

But I have heard that there have been some "problems" getting it to work with FI setups.

Has anyone here personally experianced the LSX on a FI motor? Does it produce good results that make it worth investing in over the LS6 for an FI motor? Anyone have back-to-back tests vs LS6?

I'm looking at you, Rob Raymer...
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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I will find out how it works in about a month. 90mm LSX w/ Vortech Ttrim RMCR setup on my 382 allbore.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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I don't think Rob posts here much anymore. Sad deal. Always good info..

But, I was also wondering this exact thing, I am looking about buying the LSX intake for a FI LS1 Vortech G-Trim. Not sure what kind of gains I would see.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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i could of swore Rob had the lsx manifold on his new setup when he built the engine.

yeah..i just checked his webpage and on page 2 the lsx is on the engine.

BUT i remember him posting later that it was removed and either the stock ls1 or ls6 intake was put on. dont quote me on the my last statement but i do recall something like that.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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actually just look at his sig...Rob must not of liked the lsx with the engine combo or with the turbo

'98 Formula, QMP Single Turbo Kit, max 792rwhp/910rwtq.
10.17 @ 138 w/1.47 60ft @ 720rwhp setting, log manifold w/T76 on-center turbo, stock unported passenger manifold, stock unported heads w/o-rings, stock ls1 intake, stock TB, stock cam, stock crank, 8.25:1 compression, stock gears, stock M6 trans, stock front shocks, stock TQ Arm, full weight 3840lbs raceweight...10.17 first trip to the track.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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Problem is reported by Stealth and others was that the intake cant hold much boost, i think a sensor or plug of some sorts will pop off.
Stealth talked on he he might of been able to epoxy it in, but didnt want to bother with it.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 06:52 AM
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We ran a turbo engine with LSX manifold on dyno at 13 psi with no problems. Never did compare with a stock manifold.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 07:08 AM
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Forced induction cars are less sensitive to the intake manifold selection because air is being pumped in under pressure. Temps and boost levels can be reduced with a better flowing intake but it is all acedemic if you can turn up the boost a little more. Keeping the intake temp in check is a goal, to reduce detonation. Look in the old postings and you will see plenty of cars using stock intakes or LS6s. Unless you are building a high-dollar monster, invest that same amount money elsewhere, like a bulletproof torque arm and drive shaft or maybe alchohol injection.
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Might be popping out the MAF sensor?

FAST said the intakes are pressure tested to like 25 or 26 psi, but I also had heard of one contact who had problems with the MAP sensor not sealing right.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Its actually the MAP sensor in the back it fits like **** I would imagine 5 psi would pop it out fairly leasily, on my stroker vacuum hold its in, but its loose, I throw some RTV around it to help seal.

If I were to run boost with this intake, after port matching it I would epoxy or come up with a way to secure that damn thing, stock manifolds have a clip that hold the map in, on the FAST intake there is nothing, I was a little disappointed at that.
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Originally Posted by SC-MECHAM-WS6
actually just look at his sig...Rob must not of liked the lsx with the engine combo or with the turbo

'98 Formula, QMP Single Turbo Kit, max 792rwhp/910rwtq.
10.17 @ 138 w/1.47 60ft @ 720rwhp setting, log manifold w/T76 on-center turbo, stock unported passenger manifold, stock unported heads w/o-rings, stock ls1 intake, stock TB, stock cam, stock crank, 8.25:1 compression, stock gears, stock M6 trans, stock front shocks, stock TQ Arm, full weight 3840lbs raceweight...10.17 first trip to the track.
Wow thats great your car is flying, congrats!! Now I hope your old setup + some new parts of my own will go down the dragstrip like that.
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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So is the lsx on the QMP turbo formula right now or what?
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