Better intake manifold for an LT1????
Better intake manifold for an LT1???? i currently have forced induction on my lt1..is there anything out there better than the current manifold i have besides the lt4?
because when you change manifolds on F.i. cars, its alot more air to equal alot more power. Or is the cast iron stock one fine as is?
because when you change manifolds on F.i. cars, its alot more air to equal alot more power. Or is the cast iron stock one fine as is?
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Man, don't let whats-his-face (who doesn't like me, the B-Body 'know it all') see you praising the LT4 intake! He'll have a conniption fit!
I still am trying to push people to try the Edel LT1/4 intake
But realistically? Sheetmetal or LT-Sheetmetal (modified LTx+Sheetmetal)
I still am trying to push people to try the Edel LT1/4 intake
But realistically? Sheetmetal or LT-Sheetmetal (modified LTx+Sheetmetal)
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your lt1 intake fully ported i would assume right? if not do that, it will help a good bit. as stated the sheet metal is best, but i have heard the new edelbrock intakes can be hogged out to flow quite well, but i can't confirm that or show anything to prove it, but i have heard that is what lloyd elliot has said about them.
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The intake and heads are Alu lol. There's a guy on here who runs a LTx intake with a taller top welded on. It is probably Sheet Alu in that case, but everyone knows the term Sheetmetal, so it was just easier to say lol
I'd be very interested to see an improved upon LTx composite or carbon fiber intake. That would just be amazing looking!!!!
I'd be very interested to see an improved upon LTx composite or carbon fiber intake. That would just be amazing looking!!!!
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Originally Posted by moehorsepower
I dont know what kind of restriction you are talking about?, Mine, stock LT4 ported, with Forced Induction. 648 RWHP Pump gas/722 RWHP Fast Gast with a little more boost!
That's insane amount of power. 
I've seen a few cars and stories from the owners having picked up NOTICABLE gains in power by moving to a single plane intake with an elbow on it. That's going to be the most cost effective in terms of power to dollar vs. going with a sheet metal manifold.
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
I've seen a few cars and stories from the owners having picked up NOTICABLE gains in power by moving to a single plane intake with an elbow on it. That's going to be the most cost effective in terms of power to dollar vs. going with a sheet metal manifold.
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Shoot, I'd leave the manifold alone then, or port it with he has the heads done.
That's just my 2c