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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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I'm thinking about getting the Fast LSX intake manifold. However, I havent heard the best things about it. What do you guys think?
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Layne82
I'm thinking about getting the Fast LSX intake manifold. However, I havent heard the best things about it. What do you guys think?
What "things" are you refering to.... price!?
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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the only thin i know that sux bout this is the price! LOL..but other then that they flow good, can be ported to flow better! and match heads.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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I had someone tell me that they had some vaccume problems caused by it.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Layne82
I had someone tell me that they had some vaccume problems caused by it.
Then they probably didnt install it correctly. If people with high hp on their LSx arent running sheet metal, they are running a FAST.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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I'm not having any problems with my FAST intake or throttle body
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Layne82
I had someone tell me that they had some vaccume problems caused by it.
somebody forgot to swap out the valley cover bolts!!! and now that same somebody has a cracked $800 intake manifold
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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somebody forgot to swap out the valley cover bolts!!! and now that same somebody has a cracked $800 intake manifold
I have seen that, used bolts that are taller then stock and got a crack in the bottom.
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I've also heard great things about them and they have spots that can be drilled for a fogger system!!!!
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I love my FAST and 90mm Nick Williams TB.

The install went smoothly also.
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Originally Posted by Layne82
I'm thinking about getting the Fast LSX intake manifold. However, I havent heard the best things about it. What do you guys think?
if your car is otherwise stock you just need the ls6, about 1/3 the cost
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Cool....thanks for the guys
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