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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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so is their any other options for lt1 intakes ,besides porting the stocker,and the edelbrock is not an option????
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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No point unless you're pushing BIG numbers..
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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You are ASSuming it needs to be changed. This is not a gen 1 or LS motor where an intake is a basic simple proven upgrade. The LT1 intake just works fairly well for a large range of applications.

If you want to get wild there can be some benifit to a single plane intake IF well choosen, but for a simple cheap basic upgrade the stocker leaves little room to improve on.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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+1 leave it alone. if you must modify your intake system at all get a 52mm TB. other than that it will work just fine
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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the stealth ram is another option but requires some pretty drastic work to fit into the car, let alone keep your windshield wipers. but it does pick up some torque in the midrange.
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i seen an edelbrock lt4 intake on summit.

not sure if its a big upgrade over an lt1 intake though.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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I don't really like the LTX intakes, but it is what most people run. I have a finished intake that I plan on testing that should be better than the stock ported LT1/4 intake.
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let me fix my sig then ya'll let me know if its extensive enough to look for something better
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Originally Posted by edunegan
let me fix my sig then ya'll let me know if its extensive enough to look for something better

Judging by the mods in your sig, you will definately be fine with a stock intake. You can get it ported if you'd like, but really, it's fine the way it is. Like others said, the LT1 doesn't require an aftermarket intake manifold as an upgrade for more power at such an early stage, as do other engines. The LT1 intake is pretty free-flowing and can support a good amount of power in it's stock form
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right on then thanks for the advice!!!
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Originally Posted by Cruzer23
i seen an edelbrock lt4 intake on summit.

not sure if its a big upgrade over an lt1 intake though.
No it's not.

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I don't really like the LTX intakes, but it is what most people run. I have a finished intake that I plan on testing that should be better than the stock ported LT1/4 intake.
Either the results would have to be significant, the cost cheap, or the fitment and required modification very minimal for it to be considered as a viable option...seeing as how the LT1 intake performs very well as is. And if a big SR, heads, stroker motor is in the plans, why not go with w single plane and 4-hole tb?
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