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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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anyone have a fast intake? if so how do you like it? what kind of gains are you seeing? any problems?
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i dont think anyone has used a fast. kinda expensive to hack up IMO
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x2 even on the ls1,2 its not worth the $$$$ same performance as a ls6 a 1/4 of the price
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The rear buldge on the fast won't clear the power steering pump and and res.

Spend the money on a LS6 intake and TFS 5.3L heads
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Originally Posted by vroom_vroom
x2 even on the ls1,2 its not worth the $$$$ same performance as a ls6 a 1/4 of the price
idk my buddy has a 05 gto LS2 with AFR heads and comp cam and a fast 102 intake mani, expensive but well worth it
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yes, that's a 6.0 vs a 5.3 with a much larger bore and much better flowing heads.......
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Originally Posted by dcrews
yes, that's a 6.0 vs a 5.3 with a much larger bore and much better flowing heads.......
look what he said that i highlighted in the text i qouted....
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I think if you have the correct supporting mods and application there worth it.
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thanks guys i think i will go with a stock ls6 intake whenever i get the cash
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Do you have to do anything to the LS6 to make it work?
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Do you have to do anything to the LS6 to make it work?
Mel, you know the answer to this
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Explain it to those who don't please sir!!
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Explain it to those who don't please sir!!
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