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Mar 8, 2008 | 01:28 AM

lltrevino

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Need an update on "BBK TPI intake"

I am curious if anybody has any updates on the "BBK replacement TPI Intake"? Last I heard, 2 months ago, the intake was nearing the end of the engineering stage, and was getting ready for production. Is this correct? Are there any updates from the last 2 months? I sure hope so.

I really could use this intake asap, i have a fresh stroker long block to put in the Vette, and this would aid my induction dilemma. Informative updates will be appreciated, so I than would know what avenue to proceed with. Thanks for some information in advance.

Mar 8, 2008 | 01:31 AM

Orr89rocz

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Thirdgen.org was covering this. They even had preorder signups i think

i heard its scheduled to be on sale for this summer

Mar 8, 2008 | 10:42 PM

PurtyLilC4

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other than claims of a 50hp gain at 5000rpm on a stock engine, and what seems to be a slick superram look a like for $400, theres not much. still no release date.

Mar 8, 2008 | 11:37 PM

Aggravated4life

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That manifold is

Reminds me a bit of these V6 manifolds in some ways....

I bet it will perform well and looks way easier to assemble than a SR.

Mar 8, 2008 | 11:47 PM

kowalski340

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it'll be released when cows fly

Mar 9, 2008 | 11:52 AM

anchami79

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Faster!

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Originally Posted by kowalski340

it'll be released when cows fly

What about now?

That looks cool, I'd like to see how it performs. It would be a nice alternative. (The intake, not the cow......)

Mar 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM

kowalski340

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well now that everyone has seen the cow fly.....it should be in stores now! lol

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Mar 9, 2008 | 10:03 PM

Curveit

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My question; other than when will it be out, is while it will probably be ok for most, I wonder about it's "big-motor" applications. I'd like to see the under side of the lid, as it looks to be a pretty "tight" transition from the lid to the runners.