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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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What is the lightest aluminum intake avalible for the LS1.. I know the BBK is like 32lbs..
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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IMO, if you worried about the weight, get a FAST composite intake, or stick with the LS6 intake. I like the BBK intake myself.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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I kinda wanted aluminum becauce i plan on nitrous...
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It more like 25lbs, but just do what I did, empty and remove the windshield washer reservoir. That should get rid of most of the weight difference over a composite intake.
Also you can get the BBK for $400 new, or you could go with the Weiand ($400 new), but it only accepts a factory sized TB. The BBk accepts up to a 85mmTB. And the BBK weighs a little less.
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I have been told that the aluminum intakes slow u down because of the heat..?? Is this true...
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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if your worried about weight just get the fast intake or even the ls6, i have the fast 90 on my car with a 150 shot, make sure you get all the safety items for the n20 and you'll be ok
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