View Poll Results: Which intake
LS6
23
58.97%
BBK
10
25.64%
Other?
6
15.38%
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Trying to find the right intake
01-19-2011, 10:35 PM
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01-19-2011, 11:01 PM
#23
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Most people who says BBk is no good bases thier facts and info on what everyone else saying about it do the research BBk will give you a few more horses than an Ls6 but if you already have an LS6 intake then dont waste your money,but if you have a stock intake then get the BBK you pick up power and get the "non stock" look you were looking for, I have a BBK and its a proven performer Ive been coming to this site for years,decided to become a member a few years ago I rarely post because of the negative feedback but anyways in my opinion BBK is for the money the best value.
01-19-2011, 11:44 PM
#25
I purchased mine used on this site and someday, when I'm trying to squeeze out every bit of power, I'll eventually sell it on here and purchase a used FAST Setup that I find on here.
If you're looking to get away from the factory looking manifold, do as MYSTIC suggested. Have your LS6 painted.
01-19-2011, 11:51 PM
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I can't believe people still think the BBK intake's metal is a problem.. Cars have been using metal intake manifolds for a long time. Why do people go with the Vic Jr? It's metal. (Someone please dont answer that, it's sarcasm). It's funny people suddenly despised metal intakes once the LS1's came out.
The BBK has proven to have a slight bump in power over the LS6 intake. If coming from an LS1 intake, the BBK is a great choice because it's just slightly more expensive than a used LS6 intake manifold. But if you already have an LS6 intake manifold, save your money, you won't get much. PLUS the BBK can use a larger TB.
Some people complain about weight, but there's no way you're going to actually notice your car is heavier, especially when it's flowing more. It weighs about 15lbs more than stock.
Also, how would air that is being forced into the intake manifold suddenly become less dense inside the manifold? I don't think that oxygen inside is going to just disappear. The cold air outside the throttle body is what matters. Plus you still have a metal TB, heads, and block...
Bottom line: don't follow the lame metal heatsoak intake theory. It's shown gains over the LS6. But stands still compared to the FAST intakes.
The BBK has proven to have a slight bump in power over the LS6 intake. If coming from an LS1 intake, the BBK is a great choice because it's just slightly more expensive than a used LS6 intake manifold. But if you already have an LS6 intake manifold, save your money, you won't get much. PLUS the BBK can use a larger TB.
Some people complain about weight, but there's no way you're going to actually notice your car is heavier, especially when it's flowing more. It weighs about 15lbs more than stock.
Also, how would air that is being forced into the intake manifold suddenly become less dense inside the manifold? I don't think that oxygen inside is going to just disappear. The cold air outside the throttle body is what matters. Plus you still have a metal TB, heads, and block...
Bottom line: don't follow the lame metal heatsoak intake theory. It's shown gains over the LS6. But stands still compared to the FAST intakes.
Last edited by HoLLo; 01-20-2011 at 12:04 AM.
01-21-2011, 03:03 PM
#27
x100000 on everything hollo and odawg have said. there has been lots of dynos proving the bbk intake better than the ls6. i accidentally voted ls6 on the poll but i ment to vote for bbk. look up the dyno graphs back to back that studderin did on this site for the bbk, ls6, and fast. i know im going bbk now.
01-27-2011, 01:20 PM
#29
I think its stupid you won't buy a used ls6 intake. The only thing different from a new intake to the used intake will be a film of oil which you will immediately have after 5 mins of driving. So if you want to waste another $300 on the new ls6 intake go for it. If your going to spend $600 you might as well buy a FAST.
01-27-2011, 01:51 PM
#30
I think its stupid you won't buy a used ls6 intake. The only thing different from a new intake to the used intake will be a film of oil which you will immediately have after 5 mins of driving. So if you want to waste another $300 on the new ls6 intake go for it. If your going to spend $600 you might as well buy a FAST.
The term "pissing away money" comes to mind. But if you really want to pay double for it that's your business.
01-28-2011, 02:13 PM
#32
01-29-2011, 12:30 AM
#33
BBK SSI is stronger than LS6 but costs a little more The BBK puts out more torque and HP thru out the entire power band then the LS6. Yet it only costs a little more than a used LS6. I personally am going turbo and need a car intake. So the best bang for the buck is the BBK SSI. The difference between the BBK and fast is the fast is a little stronger in the upper RPM range but not a tremendous amount (it actually looses a little bit on the low end). To me the fast's slight advantage at high rpm (and loss at low RPM) does not justify the expensive price difference because I can just adjust the waste gate slightly to more than make up for the difference. There have been many dyno tests showing the BBK SSI beating the LS6 thru out the entire power band. And the fast slightly beating the BBK SSI in the upper RPM range, yet loosing in the lower RPM range. See "DYNO PROVEN GM LS1 THRU LS7 PERFORMANCE PARTS" by Richard Holdener. Holdener himself calls the BBK SSI intake a "serious contender against the fast intake" after running multiple comparison dyno tests on the same motor. I trust the dyno testing of the BBK SSI vs LS6 vs fast. Not emotional opinions on the LS6's slight, or fast's tremendous superiority. And the fallacious heat soak arguement is bogus.
This is why the entire heat soak arguement is bunk. The LS6 also suffers from heat soak, the BBK aluminum intake does have a little more. Almost every intake in drag racing is made out of aluminum includinig 6 second pro-mod PSCA cars, NHRA top fuel funny cars and rails, and every other fast class (8 seconds or faster in the 1/4). The incoming air passes thru the intake so fast the slight difference in temp is not going to matter. Especially on a boosted motor with intercooling and/or meth injection.
Bang for the buck the BBK SSI beats the LS6 hands down. The fast is good if your staying naturally aspirated and like to burn money for a small advantage in the upper RPM range.
Another thing the LS6 and fast will not stand up to harsh nitrous back fires. The BBK aluminum and other aluminmum manifolds will survive them. So that expensive fast or cheaper LS6 may end up a twisted piece of junk for you nitrous users.
Hpbob1
This is why the entire heat soak arguement is bunk. The LS6 also suffers from heat soak, the BBK aluminum intake does have a little more. Almost every intake in drag racing is made out of aluminum includinig 6 second pro-mod PSCA cars, NHRA top fuel funny cars and rails, and every other fast class (8 seconds or faster in the 1/4). The incoming air passes thru the intake so fast the slight difference in temp is not going to matter. Especially on a boosted motor with intercooling and/or meth injection.
Bang for the buck the BBK SSI beats the LS6 hands down. The fast is good if your staying naturally aspirated and like to burn money for a small advantage in the upper RPM range.
Another thing the LS6 and fast will not stand up to harsh nitrous back fires. The BBK aluminum and other aluminmum manifolds will survive them. So that expensive fast or cheaper LS6 may end up a twisted piece of junk for you nitrous users.
Hpbob1
01-29-2011, 10:24 AM
#34
The BBK puts out more torque and HP thru out the entire power band then the LS6. Yet it only costs a little more than a used LS6. I personally am going turbo and need a car intake. So the best bang for the buck is the BBK SSI. The difference between the BBK and fast is the fast is a little stronger in the upper RPM range but not a tremendous amount (it actually looses a little bit on the low end). To me the fast's slight advantage at high rpm (and loss at low RPM) does not justify the expensive price difference because I can just adjust the waste gate slightly to more than make up for the difference. There have been many dyno tests showing the BBK SSI beating the LS6 thru out the entire power band. And the fast slightly beating the BBK SSI in the upper RPM range, yet loosing in the lower RPM range. See "DYNO PROVEN GM LS1 THRU LS7 PERFORMANCE PARTS" by Richard Holdener. Holdener himself calls the BBK SSI intake a "serious contender against the fast intake" after running multiple comparison dyno tests on the same motor. I trust the dyno testing of the BBK SSI vs LS6 vs fast. Not emotional opinions on the LS6's slight, or fast's tremendous superiority. And the fallacious heat soak arguement is bogus.
This is why the entire heat soak arguement is bunk. The LS6 also suffers from heat soak, the BBK aluminum intake does have a little more. Almost every intake in drag racing is made out of aluminum includinig 6 second pro-mod PSCA cars, NHRA top fuel funny cars and rails, and every other fast class (8 seconds or faster in the 1/4). The incoming air passes thru the intake so fast the slight difference in temp is not going to matter. Especially on a boosted motor with intercooling and/or meth injection.
Bang for the buck the BBK SSI beats the LS6 hands down. The fast is good if your staying naturally aspirated and like to burn money for a small advantage in the upper RPM range.
Another thing the LS6 and fast will not stand up to harsh nitrous back fires. The BBK aluminum and other aluminmum manifolds will survive them. So that expensive fast or cheaper LS6 may end up a twisted piece of junk for you nitrous users.
Hpbob1
This is why the entire heat soak arguement is bunk. The LS6 also suffers from heat soak, the BBK aluminum intake does have a little more. Almost every intake in drag racing is made out of aluminum includinig 6 second pro-mod PSCA cars, NHRA top fuel funny cars and rails, and every other fast class (8 seconds or faster in the 1/4). The incoming air passes thru the intake so fast the slight difference in temp is not going to matter. Especially on a boosted motor with intercooling and/or meth injection.
Bang for the buck the BBK SSI beats the LS6 hands down. The fast is good if your staying naturally aspirated and like to burn money for a small advantage in the upper RPM range.
Another thing the LS6 and fast will not stand up to harsh nitrous back fires. The BBK aluminum and other aluminmum manifolds will survive them. So that expensive fast or cheaper LS6 may end up a twisted piece of junk for you nitrous users.
Hpbob1
01-29-2011, 12:17 PM
#36
ls6 is the best deal ,300 and works great,I would rather have the stock look of a ls6,than the bbk,I just do not like the way it looks,I think bbk and I just think (mustangs) lol I know that is dumb but that's me I guess lol,but I would never by a intake new,why pay more?you get the same thing,for the price you are gonna pay for a new ls6 ?you can come close to a used fast set up, good luck man I hope what ever you get you like,I'm just rambling
02-10-2011, 04:49 PM
#38
If you are trying to do it by not spending much, go with the LS6 intake.
SSI is good in the event you backfire. It won't crack. But if you are just gonna run all engine, not needed.
SSI is good in the event you backfire. It won't crack. But if you are just gonna run all engine, not needed.
02-10-2011, 11:04 PM
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Go bbk If heat soak was really an issue with them then it would most defantly show up on a dyno as the car has restricted airflow around it. If you were buying a used intake I would say go ls6 but you want new so go bbk!!!!