Bye Bye TPI
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Le Mans Master
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Bye Bye TPI
I'm just getting started on my intake change project. This intake is not seen very often and I think it may be worth a shot. It is the Edelbrock Pro Flo XT and I really liked the look of it so it was my choice. If it performs as good as it looks, (IMO) then it will be worth every penny of it's $439. price tag. This is just for the manifold, the throttle body and fuel rails are extra but I have just over $800. in all three pieces which is usually what a used superram goes for plus, Vette magazine did a test on it and got 20 more hp over the superram. Here are some pics of it as I just put it on.
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What's not to like?
Edelbrock, powder coated & black!
Looks absolutely stunning!
Let us all know how that puppy goes!
PS Who makes the Throttle Body & what size?
Edelbrock, powder coated & black!
Looks absolutely stunning!
Let us all know how that puppy goes!
PS Who makes the Throttle Body & what size?
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Le Mans Master
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Sorry Torch Red, I left out the size of the tb. I opted for an 80mm but the same tb is available in 85mm
Last edited by Midnight 85; Sep 21, 2012 at 08:38 AM.
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It was forum member USAsonlyway who did the swap on his car in the Vette article. He really enjoys it, hopefully he sees this. This intake was one of my options looking for an intake, but I settled on the single plane.
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That article was a major reason I went with this intake. I am really pumped about seeing the results.
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I wish this was out. when I purchased my HSR.. its a great intake from what I have read.. its a cross LT1 & HSR base, LT1 plenum, LS TB
This intake will most likely need more initial timing.. just like the HSR just starts to wake up @ 10* 12- 14 * hold on
I would get this combo tuned if I were you. Someone that has worked with the pro flow. To take full advantage. or learn & burn yourself is the best way. it takes a lot of log time to dial properly. keep us posted. Looks great
This intake will most likely need more initial timing.. just like the HSR just starts to wake up @ 10* 12- 14 * hold on
I would get this combo tuned if I were you. Someone that has worked with the pro flow. To take full advantage. or learn & burn yourself is the best way. it takes a lot of log time to dial properly. keep us posted. Looks great
Last edited by THE 383 admiral; Sep 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM.
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It's fairly new. I tell you what its great to see a new product that fits under out hood. From what I understand you could pick up a used LS TB and use it with the Pro Flo making it an ever cheaper option.
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All donations are greatly appreciated. If getting it fired were the only thing it would be done by Sunday. Too many small parts left to buy yet.
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Like how you did it up I bet you love it with that 383 will make substantial torque and wont die off once the fun begins. Faster all the way around!
Me thinks youll forget all about long tube runners.
Sure is easier to put on!!
black finish looks nice and clean
Me thinks youll forget all about long tube runners.
Sure is easier to put on!!
black finish looks nice and clean
I'm going to replace my L98 with an LS-9 when it craps out!
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I wish this was out. when I purchased my HSR.. its a great intake from what I have read.. its a cross LT1 & HSR base, LT1 plenum, LS TB
This intake will most likely need more initial timing.. just like the HSR just starts to wake up @ 10* 12- 14 * hold on
I would get this combo tuned if I were you. Someone that has worked with the pro flow. To take full advantage. or learn & burn yourself is the best way. it takes a lot of log time to dial properly. keep us posted. Looks great
This intake will most likely need more initial timing.. just like the HSR just starts to wake up @ 10* 12- 14 * hold on
I would get this combo tuned if I were you. Someone that has worked with the pro flow. To take full advantage. or learn & burn yourself is the best way. it takes a lot of log time to dial properly. keep us posted. Looks great
Thanks to all you guys, I'm glad you like the setup and I hope I can give very favorable reviews on it.
