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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Looking for some less complicated bolt on options for my stock 2002 Trans Am LS1 w/Ram Air engine and found the LS6 intakes come in 2 different part numbers: 12561184 and 12573572 what is the difference between the two? I searched the site and looked at about 6 pages worth of threads trying to find an answer but came up with noting outlining the difference/similarities. I saw on one of the threads discussing intakes the Doorman replacement was exceptionally efficient and rivaled the LS6 for airflow/$$. Would it be required to get an intake with throttle body and fuel rails?

Would a tune be required to get the 20-25hp gain from the intake or is the gain just from the additional CFM?
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Your car already has a LS6 intake stock if it's a 2002.
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Your car already has a LS6 intake stock if it's a 2002.
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Still curious on the 2 part numbers, is one for the 5.7L and the other for the 6.0L? From the marketplace it seems they only sold the one number and online is primarily the other.
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Can't answer why there are two part numbers, but the LS6 is a 5.7L only. If it was a 6.0L it'd be an LS2 which is a different intake altogether (4 bolt 88mm throttle body).
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Sometimes GM changes part numbers. No rhyme or reason that I know of. Dorman makes an LS6 intake as well. Maybe you found that part number and didn't realize it was an aftermarket replacement part.
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The 2 part #'s above are both GM #'s. Dorman #'s are a lot shorter.
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