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Old 01-19-2011, 12:51 PM
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Leaning towards the LS6 but the only thing I dont like is the stockish look kind of bothers me. Any opinions on the bbk or something around the same price. (not f.a.s.t)

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BBK...no way. Maybe put a sticker on the ls6 that say's "not stock" for that added piece of mind that it's not stock. LS6 wins over the BBK.
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Nothing wrong with the BBK SSI. Yeah it's aluminum, but but so are the heads and block.
I've got the BBK w/ported 85mm TB, and IMO it's a step up from the ls6 w/78mm ported TB. You can also run a 90mm TB by slightly opening up the inlet.

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sent you a pm. let me know. thanks!
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Originally Posted by BruceBufferTA
BBK...no way. Maybe put a sticker on the ls6 that say's "not stock" for that added piece of mind that it's not stock. LS6 wins over the BBK.
The not stock comment made me laugh. I love how the bbk looks though.
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Yeah I would go with the ls6 you could always have it powder coated or paint it,for 300 you just can't beat the ls6,if not a ls6 go with a fast a lil more but looks a lot better than the bbk,its up to you though a bbk is better than no intake,
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If I were in your position, I'd do the BBK.
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What would the gains be? 10hp?
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Originally Posted by BOBS99SS
Yeah I would go with the ls6 you could always have it powder coated or paint it,for 300 you just can't beat the ls6,if not a ls6 go with a fast a lil more but looks a lot better than the bbk,its up to you though a bbk is better than no intake,
http://texas-speed.com/shop/category...MID=1&catid=73

300??

its 600 where i usually buy my stuff
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LS6 over bbk anyday
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Originally Posted by Detoxx03
LS6 over bbk anyday
whys that?
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Not a fan of metal intakes
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You can pick up the LS6 used in good shape for 300-325 all day. Check out the classifieds. If all your considering is this or the BBK, I say go with the LS6. If your concerned about its stock look, smooth and paint it to match your car.
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A big reason against a metal intake is that the heat from the block and heads will move to the intake manifold much more easily than with a composite manifold. More heat = less dense air, less power and in some cases more chance of detonation. Used LS6 intakes usually go for around $300, and they're just as good as new ones. And if you are patient you could probably find a used FAST 90 or 92 for around $600-$700.
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Originally Posted by Chronicle
A big reason against a metal intake is that the heat from the block and heads will move to the intake manifold much more easily than with a composite manifold. More heat = less dense air, less power and in some cases more chance of detonation. Used LS6 intakes usually go for around $300, and they're just as good as new ones. And if you are patient you could probably find a used FAST 90 or 92 for around $600-$700.
With the ls6 can I still use the ls1 stock tb?
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ill prob go for a new one i dont buy used car parts.
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id seriously consider the used ls6, buying new would take away the advantage
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Originally Posted by Detoxx03
LS6 over bbk anyday
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I'm selling my LS6 here in a couple weeks once my FAST 90 goes on, on the 28th. Low miles and in perfect shape.
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
ill prob go for a new one i dont buy used car parts.
that will change one day or it will take a very long time to mod your car.
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