LS2 Intakes
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LS2 Intakes Has anyone heard anything about the release date for the LS2 intakes? I'm really wanting to upgrade my intake at the sametime that I get LT headers for a nice little power boost, just wondering how long of a wait I am possibly looking at. Also, any tech savy guys see any problems with bolting it up to an LS1 in a 00" SS? 
Seeing that it's a 90mm opening and probably much bigger inside as well wouldn't it make sense that it might be a slight 'overkill' on a stock internal 346 bolt on car much like the 90mm FAST intake is?
This is all assuming that it will fit a current LS1/LS6 motor with no problems that is, this hasn't been totally confirmed yet I don't think.
This is all assuming that it will fit a current LS1/LS6 motor with no problems that is, this hasn't been totally confirmed yet I don't think.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Seeing that it's a 90mm opening and probably much bigger inside as well wouldn't it make sense that it might be a slight 'overkill' on a stock internal 346 bolt on car much like the 90mm FAST intake is?
This is all assuming that it will fit a current LS1/LS6 motor with no problems that is, this hasn't been totally confirmed yet I don't think.
This is all assuming that it will fit a current LS1/LS6 motor with no problems that is, this hasn't been totally confirmed yet I don't think.
What is this nonsense about overkill???
Just kidding..just looking for a competative alternative to the LSX for comparison purposes before I shell out some more green for my money *****, I mean SS. Thread Starter
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On the same point, if I am going to get a new intake for my 00' SS, should I get one without the EGR port? I would like to get rid of the EGR and AIR sys. and get the QTP race style headers and a good dyno tune. Comments, opoinions, and cash donations for this project will be appreciated.
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What is this nonsense about overkill??? Just kidding..just looking for a competative alternative to the LSX for comparison purposes before I shell out some more green for my money *****, I mean SS.
Just kidding..just looking for a competative alternative to the LSX for comparison purposes before I shell out some more green for my money *****, I mean SS.
I meant overkill as in counterproductive/hurting performance over a 78mm LSX or even a stock LS6 intake.
It's been somewhat accepted that you wouldn't put a 90mm FAST on a stock internals or even 'small cam' only car so I was thinking that might apply to the LS2 as well?
Originally Posted by 1BAD-SS
On the same point, if I am going to get a new intake for my 00' SS, should I get one without the EGR port? I would like to get rid of the EGR and AIR sys. and get the QTP race style headers and a good dyno tune. Comments, opoinions, and cash donations for this project will be appreciated.
but I agree that you should definitely get rid of the EGR/AIR and of course get the 'non EGR' intake and race style (no EGR/AIR provisions) QTPs, good choice. 
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Originally Posted by 1BAD-SS
On the same point, if I am going to get a new intake for my 00' SS, should I get one without the EGR port? I would like to get rid of the EGR and AIR sys. and get the QTP race style headers and a good dyno tune. Comments, opoinions, and cash donations for this project will be appreciated.
i went all out and got the QTP race headers...i highly recommend them
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Originally Posted by MARKSZ71
well the ls2 does use ls6 heads so i see no reason it wouldnt work im gonna find out soon since we are a dealer
The other factor is the front and back of the block/valley cover/timing chain cover areas etc might be different causing a slightly different shape to the bottom of the intake?
Again, just theory and conjecture talking, no facts yet.
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FWIW I contacted GM parts direct and they said that the part # I gave them does exist but they don't know what it is for or when it will be released. If I had to make an educated guess I would say we should start to see them in a few months. Lets hope it is sooner.
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I would just like to see something that equals or betters the LSX for about the same price. A little competition never hurt any consumer. I would love for it to outperform the LSX and be the same price in a perfect world. If that happened I would probably get the LSX after its price fell a bit.
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I would love for it to outperform the LSX and be the same price in a perfect world. If that happened I would probably get the LSX after its price fell a bit.
I don't see how a 90mm is overkill on a 5.7 when it will come stock on a 6.0. The bad thing for us f-body owners is that the C6 throttle body is fly by wire so we can't use it. We will have to dish out the big $ for an aftermarket 90mm TB.
It would be great if it outperformed the 90mm LSX, which is very possible due to the fact that GM has alot more resources to R&D something like this, but I'll wait until I see some real-life performance numbers before I replace my LS6 intake with it.
It would be great if it outperformed the 90mm LSX, which is very possible due to the fact that GM has alot more resources to R&D something like this, but I'll wait until I see some real-life performance numbers before I replace my LS6 intake with it.
Originally Posted by LS1BlackZ28
I don't see how a 90mm is overkill on a 5.7 when it will come stock on a 6.0.
You're right about the TB thing, I forgot about that one.
Originally Posted by LS1BlackZ28
I don't see how a 90mm is overkill on a 5.7 when it will come stock on a 6.0. The bad thing for us f-body owners is that the C6 throttle body is fly by wire so we can't use it. We will have to dish out the big $ for an aftermarket 90mm TB.
It would be great if it outperformed the 90mm LSX, which is very possible due to the fact that GM has alot more resources to R&D something like this, but I'll wait until I see some real-life performance numbers before I replace my LS6 intake with it.
It would be great if it outperformed the 90mm LSX, which is very possible due to the fact that GM has alot more resources to R&D something like this, but I'll wait until I see some real-life performance numbers before I replace my LS6 intake with it.
Unless you are running power adders or a bigger than stock cube motor - the stock LS6 will run just as hard as the LSX! Proven in Popular Hotrodding! It was like a 3HP gain??? For $800??? No way! But with you having the LS1 intake - it might be justified, but going bigger than the 78mm would only hurt performance.
Yes, along with the LS2 intake and 90 mm throttle body, we must also have a 90 mm MAF and a lid and filter to accomodate the larger openings. Hopefully, the aftermarket will realize this for our beloved F-cars.