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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Im thinking about an ls6 intake. Based on the mods in my sig, is this money well spent? or is there something else i should do first? Any info on gains, cost, and install would be greatly appreciated!

I can't get the search feature to work otherwise i would have started there!
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Ya, You should notice an increase in your power up high. This will help your car breath easier and is a hell of alot cheaper the the fast.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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i say its definetly a good mod. I bet you will pick up anywhere from 10-15whp. And benefit even more from it later on if you do Heads or cam or both.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Definatly a plus im gonna pick one up very soon myself....
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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This one one of my favorite mods, it was a pain cuz I am impatient and ripped the old intake out too quickly and broke the oil pressure sending unit. Just take your time, def. money well spent!
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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sounds like a good mod for your setup.. easy and straight forward
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Please do it. They can found kinda cheap if you look hard enough in the parts for sale section.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Go for it. I noticed a diference even before I tuned it.
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My friend, this is like....the existensial LS1 mod. You should do this mod. It is well worth it. Trust me.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Def do it as it will set you up for future mods such as cam and heads
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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i thought "its turbo time" ?
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnet
i thought "its turbo time" ?
hehe, that name came from when i had the grand national, someday it will be turbo time for the T/A.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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thanks for the info guys, im gonna start looking for one. Is there a write up anywhere for the install?

Whats the going rate for used ls6 intakes?

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=5

Link to install the ls6 intake. I would expect to pay around $300 for a used ls6. I believe slp has them though with the coolant lines and plugs you need for around $400 new.
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