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Oct 28, 2003 | 06:02 PM

1969Vette383

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Here's an idea

Anyone with connections to Edelbrock, Weiand/Holley, etc. Can we get an intake manifold made for the LS1/LS6 engines...in carbureted trim? :chevy

I would put a carbureted LS series engine block under my hood if I could. :cheers: Is there anyone else who would be interested in an all aluminum small block based off today's LS engine with a carburetor slapped on top?

Oct 28, 2003 | 06:11 PM

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Re: Here's an idea (1969Vette350)

It would be tough for me to remove a perfectly good fuel injection unit to install a carb. :rolleyes:

Oct 28, 2003 | 06:14 PM

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Re: Here's an idea (1969Vette350)

I think if you wanted to go weber, it would be relatively easy to make your own......

Oct 28, 2003 | 06:26 PM

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Re: Here's an idea (1969Vette350)

Sounds like a lot of work to go back to low tech. I think the reason you see them for the LT1/4 is that the eng is still basically the same configuration as the old sbc while the new ls1/6 is a whole new design which might not lend itself well to a carb.

Oct 29, 2003 | 12:10 PM

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Re: Here's an idea (1969Vette350)

I know there is one but I don't have any speed catalogs at my desk here at work :banghead:
hmmmm... did some searching... maybe I'm wrong :leaving:

[Modified by SnoDrgn, 11:17 AM 10/29/2003]

Oct 30, 2003 | 02:26 AM

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Re: Here's an idea (SnoDrgn)

Good luck trying to get the manufactures to do something for you.
Several 82-84 guys have contacted them trying to get some old crossfire intakes made again, they all told us to get lost ( in not so many words).

If you find someone willing to help you out at one of these company's, let me know so we can pester them about our wants.

Oct 30, 2003 | 02:33 AM

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Re: Here's an idea (Desertdawg)

I just saw em.... in my summit catalog. I will get you a part #. MJ

They come from GM Performance Parts! :)

for your LT1 NAL-24502592

for LT4 NAL-24502574

$259.95 each.... then you gotta buy a carb. but you could sell the efi and come out ahead! :)

whoops.... you said LS series..... I will keep looking.

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Oct 30, 2003 | 04:50 PM

1969Vette383

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Re: Here's an idea

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It would be tough for me to remove a perfectly good fuel injection unit to install a carb. :rolleyes:

For me- It's cost and simplicity. I can get (and frequently find) LS shortblocks without fuel injection or wiring harnesses, etc. for a reasonable cost. I already have the carburetor and most other accessories. After acquiring a carburetion manifold for an LS, there's only the motor mount and bellhousing adapters and I could have a carbureted LS engine in my bay.

That's the now part. When I'm out of school and have a career going, off comes the intake and carburetor and on goes the fuel injection unit and all necessary hardware at that time.