New China intake.
New China intake. http://m.ebay.com/itm/SHEET-METAL-INTAKE-MANIFOLD-TIG-WELDED-ALUMINUM-W-FUEL-RAILS-LS1-LS2-/111817394004?nav=SEARCH
It's a short version designed to fit under the cowl of 4th gens. Also says it's been revised with thicker material.
Just wondering if anyone had tried one out yet.
Tall vs. short
It's a short version designed to fit under the cowl of 4th gens. Also says it's been revised with thicker material.
Just wondering if anyone had tried one out yet.
Tall vs. short
Last edited by MY_2K_Z; May 4, 2016 at 10:44 PM.
Shorter runners are great for making top end power, but kill low end. Sure, if you had a DOHC motor that was still pulling up to 8500rpm, you'd want to use a shorter runner intake manifold. Or in a drag car setup, where you're stall flashes to 5500rpm, and you shift at 7500, ok, this might give you some benefit.
It really can't be that be as bad as some describe. Look at the short 94-97 LT1 intake runner length and it s not a slouch below 5,000 rpm. It's just not the idea length and design.
Is it worth $500, unlikely. Does it look cool, yes. Does it perform well, only a direct dyno comparison would tell across a wide rpm.
Is it worth $500, unlikely. Does it look cool, yes. Does it perform well, only a direct dyno comparison would tell across a wide rpm.
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This has been beaten to death. On an LS motor, a short runner intake loses power below 5000 rpm dramatically every single time. Do a search for the intake shootout this past year.
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It really can't be that be as bad as some describe. Look at the short 94-97 LT1 intake runner length and it s not a slouch below 5,000 rpm. It's just not the idea length and design.
Is it worth $500, unlikely. Does it look cool, yes. Does it perform well, only a direct dyno comparison would tell across a wide rpm.
Is it worth $500, unlikely. Does it look cool, yes. Does it perform well, only a direct dyno comparison would tell across a wide rpm.
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"I ran mid 8s on a sheet metal intake so they must be good".
What about the guys who have ran 7s on the stock plastic intakes?
Or what about the stock bottom end guys running quicker than you on a junkyard engine?
Unless you have a back to back comparison, you can't claim something is good just because it keeps up with the rest of your combo.
I didn't mean to start a debate about wether it would make power. Just wondered if anyone else had noticed it. When browsing through eBay it looks just like all the rest unless you notice it's not much taller than the fuel rails.
You guys have me curious. Not in any way saying that the data did not show the 9" intake to be a at lower rpm, but what is the deal with the Holley high ram and Edlebrock. It has short runners too, right? There are tons of individuals running them on street driven, lower rpm based vehicles and love them. Not saying that there isn't a better option for those setup's either other than the Holley or Eldebrock..........but I am curious as to why this is the case.
Thoughts????
The Holley Hi-Ram
Holley dimensions; runners just shy of 9" from base of plenum(highest point of runner) to valley(lowest point of runner)
Holley runner design
Edlebrock ProFlow
Edlebrock dimensions; runners even shorter as the valley to top of plenum height equals only 9.54"
Thoughts????
The Holley Hi-Ram
Holley dimensions; runners just shy of 9" from base of plenum(highest point of runner) to valley(lowest point of runner)
Holley runner design
Edlebrock ProFlow
Edlebrock dimensions; runners even shorter as the valley to top of plenum height equals only 9.54"
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You guys have me curious. Not in any way saying that the data did not show the 9" intake to be a at lower rpm, but what is the deal with the Holley high ram and Edlebrock. It has short runners too, right? There are tons of individuals running them on street driven, lower rpm based vehicles and love them. Not saying that there isn't a better option for those setup's either other than the Holley or Eldebrock..........but I am curious as to why this is the case.
Thoughts????
The Holley Hi-Ram
Attachment 537124
Holley dimensions; runners just shy of 9" from base of plenum(highest point of runner) to valley(lowest point of runner)
Attachment 537125
Holley runner design
Attachment 537126
Edlebrock ProFlow
Attachment 537128
Edlebrock dimensions; runners even shorter as the valley to top of plenum height equals only 9.54"
Attachment 537127
Thoughts????
The Holley Hi-Ram
Attachment 537124
Holley dimensions; runners just shy of 9" from base of plenum(highest point of runner) to valley(lowest point of runner)
Attachment 537125
Holley runner design
Attachment 537126
Edlebrock ProFlow
Attachment 537128
Edlebrock dimensions; runners even shorter as the valley to top of plenum height equals only 9.54"
Attachment 537127
Whether 20-30hp below 6k matters or not tom most, probably not. In some cases it was more, in others less. But the big intakes did seem to shine most above 6500rpm...ironically where most LS users stop revving their engines lol.
Now I'm sure cam choice, head choice etc etc will all impact those power/torque curves too, but it was still a good test overall and for me really did highlight just how good the OEM style long runner intake work, especially the aftermarket versions of them
Only downside with FAST and some plastic intakes are peoples concern about them handling boost. Although I think they are all old concerns, not so much valid now ?
But if you like an intake based on looks or fitment, just go for it. Any LS engine will make shitloads of power with virtually any intake on it, some will just be more efficient than others in certain areas.
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Transam69230, that is legit, your car is no slouch. Damn.
If this little sheetmetal intake fits under the 4th gen factory cowl, and holds 25psi/supports 1300rwhp, then I think it is a pretty slick choice given the absurd price of LS6 intakes these days.
If this little sheetmetal intake fits under the 4th gen factory cowl, and holds 25psi/supports 1300rwhp, then I think it is a pretty slick choice given the absurd price of LS6 intakes these days.
