Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Is this LS6 intake safe to use?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 2, 2022 | 10:57 PM
  #1  
Early Cuyler's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
From: Dougal County, GA
Default Is this LS6 intake safe to use?

I bought this LS6 intake on Ebay. The price seemed a little too good to be true, but the seller didn't disclose any damage to the intake whatsoever, so I took a chance and bought it.

The intake arrived with a crack at the base of the intake, extremely dirty, and full of junk. (pics below)

Is this intake worth cleaning up and using, or should I just save myself the trouble and return it? Would it be unsafe to use with that crack being close to an intake runner?









What do you think? Thanks in advance!
​​​​​​​


Reply
Old Nov 3, 2022 | 06:20 AM
  #2  
Old Buzzard's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 479
From: Bostwick, GA.
Default

Send it back and then give the seller a thumbs down.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2022 | 10:08 AM
  #3  
G Atsma's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 22,301
Likes: 3,625
From: Central Cal.
Default

I don't think the crack would spread to the runner, BUT having said that, I would send it back.
Seller is sloppy for sending something like that out.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2022 | 08:10 PM
  #4  
jetech's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
Veteran: Air Force
5 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 239
From: Dade City, Fl.
Default

Hey Early Cuyler, you shouldn't use it...you should probably let me recycle it for you!
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2022 | 09:01 PM
  #5  
99 Black Bird T/A's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,638
Likes: 1,501
Default

My first worry would be if the price was too good to be true are you sure it's an LS6 intake?

Any pictures of the bottom underside?

On the underside is the bottom flat on the intake manifold?
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2022 | 10:17 PM
  #6  
Early Cuyler's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 9
Likes: 1
From: Dougal County, GA
Default

Originally Posted by 99 Black Bird T/A
My first worry would be if the price was too good to be true are you sure it's an LS6 intake?

Any pictures of the bottom underside?

On the underside is the bottom flat on the intake manifold?
Yes its flat and it has the ls6 intake part number stamped on
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2022 | 07:23 AM
  #7  
Che70velle's Avatar
ModSquad
10 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 7,865
Likes: 5,224
From: Dawsonville Ga.
Default

Originally Posted by Early Cuyler
Yes its flat and it has the ls6 intake part number stamped on
Totally off topic here, but are you in Ellijay?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:09 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE