96lt1m6

iTrader: (31)

it fits f-body and y-body cars,i had one on my 3rd gen back in 92 big difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module...niRam+Manifold

S10Wildside

That's the SBC MiniRam. Notice coolant passage and thermostat provision.

Here's the LT1 MiniRam. Looks just like a SBC MiniRam, but without coolant passage.

96lt1m6

iTrader: (31)

damn you caught me,tried to slip that in to passify the request!

duh

iTrader: (16)

Now all we need is a build with one to quantify the difference if any......I'm hoping that it'll show improvement over a stock and even a stock ported version of the LT.....Too bad I'm not independently wealthy enough to afford my motor build right now......oh well the time will come.....

97Z28SS

iTrader: (5)

How much for the LT1 mini ram and fuel rails, if the intake is similarly price to an Edelbrock and the fuel rails aren't real expensive, it could be worth it?

duh

iTrader: (16)

If their pricing is indicated any by the sbc version you're looking at around $900 plus the rails.......so it's expensive, but if it flow similar to a single plane and allows for stock hood clearance, I'd do it, but that's only because I like the sleeper look. Looks stock but hauls a$$........plus then the intake looks stock if you're into that street racing thing

S10Wildside

As of July 2009 the LT1 MiniRam manifold was priced as the SBC MiniRam manifold, but the LT1 Fuel Rail kit was not yet priced.

A quick call to TPIS would answer this question.

I know TPIS has this data available. There is a gain, but requires an engine that flows enough air. Call TPIS, they'll give you an honest answer.

flyinZ

iTrader: (15)

The fuel rail kit is $355, intake is $895. I checked their website, but I couldn't find a pic of the LT1 specific intake, just the TPI unit.

qwiketz

are there any more articles or info on how these things flow? Will it clear a stock y body hood? I'm thinking of going to afr 210 heads, so I'm lookng for an intake that will flow simarly, 310 cfm. Is there much power increase versus a ported lt1 or lt4? I wonder how the cylinder distribution is as well....

S10Wildside

TPIS should have all these answers. Give 'em a call. 952.448.6021

Here's another pic of the LT1 MiniRam.

I8ASaleen

iTrader: (9)

Holy $#!^ I'm going with a single plane then...may as well if you're gonna pay that price.

Bersaglieri

iTrader: (13)

Yea, the miniram looks very similar in volume and runner size to a LT1 intake, I'd do Stealth Ram [FI Tunnel ram] or Single plane before a miniram anyday.

-Dustin-

kgkern01

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I still have his site bookmarked, but I don't think they are a sponsor so I won't post the link, unless someone wants me to PM the link. It is $1075 BASE Price! Then porting options to Stage 3 are $350 more, $295 for fuel rail, etc, so yeah, it is very expensive too!

MasterTomos

iTrader: (15)

The main thing I like about this intake is that it looks somewhat similar to factory. That price is definately a killer tho...

3.8redbird

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That intake is more aimed to the C4 corvette guys that cant run the HSR or a single plane without extensive modification due to hood clearance.

The runners are shorter than an LT1 by 3/4-1inch IIRC.

1bdbrd

iTrader: (12)

I am very doubtful of this actually helping much. TPiS was contracted to make the lt1 intake back in the 80s from what I've read. Thus you have the Miniram..

MasterTomos

iTrader: (15)

Depends on the build. Like I said on the first page, my buddy has a 383 (nothing too crazy) that made 26 more HP on the engine dyno with the TPIS intake vs. the factory GM one. 529HP to 555HP. I would imagine a more agressive build, especially with higher RPM's, would see more gains.

Wicked94Z

iTrader: (26)

USM does HSR stuff... not cheap!

3.8redbird

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Mine came to 1380 with lvl 3 porting

NewOrleansLT1

Looks can be deceiving.