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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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okay, so it will definitely be awhile (if i even do) until i do get heads/cam and i was just wondering when the stock intake would needed to be replaced. i have an '01 car (ls6 intake)...does it just depend on the heads/cam combo? if i were to end up doing h/c, i would probably go pretty aggressive.

sorry if im so vague, and thanks in advance!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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For a stock car a ls6 is the best intake you can have, your all set.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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ls6 intake work well up to 430rwhp with unported heads,after that go with a fast
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If you spin the engine past 6700 and make over 400 I would start looking at the Fast 90. I know guys that make killer power and still have the ls6 intake.

1000 bucks for a 90mm intake and TB are money that should be spent after a heads and cam package if you are wanting the absolute most out of it.

for a 1000 bucks you could add some juice and make way more power.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Well when you are ready to drop $1000 for 15 HP or after heads and cam and every other bolt on.
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cool, i knew it was good for as much i would need

even if i do end up doing cam, i probably will just do cam only, unless money is looking good

thanks for all the input
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Ls6 intake is all you need for now. Now unless you plan on making around 500 or better then think about an upgrade. Even then ls6 intake does the job
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