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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 12:21 PM
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Need a bit of advice. We have a LM7 block that's bored 0.030 over with flat top pistons, LS6 (243) stock heads. Haven't decided on the cam yet, but we're leaning toward a Virginia Speed 0.60" lift stick. I've been trying to research the best intake for this set up. I'm thinking just go with the stock LS6 intake but it's restricted to about a 90mm TB. My next thought is the SLP mini ram with the 102mm TB. I keep reading that LS6 heads like to breath.

Anyway, I'm sure this discussion has take place in the past. Any opinion or advice will be welcome.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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This discussion has probably happened over 1000 times.
This usually works as a general guide.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/20-ls...ifolds-tested/

You're not going to need anything larger than a 90mm TB on a 5.3.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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Thanks, I had forgotten about that article. Good info.

Guess I'll stick with the stock LS6 intake and bump up to the 90 mm TB.

Well, hat was pretty easy.
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I think the 5.3 will be fine with the LS6 intake and a 90 snout by LPE or Tuned Port Induction Specialists.
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