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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Question LS2 vs. LS6 intake

I just saw a post on eBay for an LS2 intake for a pretty decent price. Now, the guy says that the LS2 and LS6 are pretty much the same thing and that the LS2 is just a cheaper version of the LS6. Opinion? Facts to the contrary? If it is the same thing i would rather just get the LS2 intake and move on with my life.


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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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I would say that a stock unported LS2 intake is not worth the trouble, might be a very slight upgrade from your LS1 at best. However, once ported the LS2 can definitely flow decently, better than an LS6 in most cases.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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but as far as cost effectiveness, what is the better choice if lets say i decided to port the LS2 intake?
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for the price of porting you should get a FAST 92
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Originally Posted by Endrance
but as far as cost effectiveness, what is the better choice if lets say i decided to port the LS2 intake?
Well, on top of the porting, you have to get a few extra things in order to make the LS2 intake work, such as another TB and cable bracket and I believe even a map extension and LS2 fuel rails. Getting an LS2 on the car will likely end up being both more involved and expensive when compared to just getting an LS6 and a ported TB.
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