LS2 Intake Worth It?
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From my understanding and reading, the flow characteristics are very similar between the two intakes, but in a FI application, the extra 12mm opening is simply not going to make that big of a difference.
I went with the LS2 because I already had the 90mm TB and the LS2 intakes are cheap. Plenty of power has been made with the LS6
I went with the LS2 because I already had the 90mm TB and the LS2 intakes are cheap. Plenty of power has been made with the LS6
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From my understanding and reading, the flow characteristics are very similar between the two intakes, but in a FI application, the extra 12mm opening is simply not going to make that big of a difference.
I went with the LS2 because I already had the 90mm TB and the LS2 intakes are cheap. Plenty of power has been made with the LS6
I went with the LS2 because I already had the 90mm TB and the LS2 intakes are cheap. Plenty of power has been made with the LS6
I got my ls2 from BLOWNBLUEZ06 and he ported it for me, it looked great. By what he told me the ls2 will do more for you on the top end.
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I got a ls2 manifold as well from bret(BLOWNBLUEZ06 ) I am installing it once i get back from deployment. From what I have readis 50/50 some say ls6 some say ls2. I like the fact that 90mm TB will give you a better throtle response for FI. I was going to get the ls6 with the 90MM TB but I was not sure if that would hold high boost for my future build.
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In this article: http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_08...w_testing.html
They say "In forced-induction applications, the ported LS2 manifold consistently outperforms the LS6 and the popular aftermarket intakes during our test sessions," says Incaudo.
They say "In forced-induction applications, the ported LS2 manifold consistently outperforms the LS6 and the popular aftermarket intakes during our test sessions," says Incaudo.
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In this article: http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_08...w_testing.html
They say "In forced-induction applications, the ported LS2 manifold consistently outperforms the LS6 and the popular aftermarket intakes during our test sessions," says Incaudo.
They say "In forced-induction applications, the ported LS2 manifold consistently outperforms the LS6 and the popular aftermarket intakes during our test sessions," says Incaudo.
I like mine from you bret.
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I'm considering this mod for next season but from what I have read the intake apparently is prone to leaking on the inside due to the friction welding process.
Apparently it doesn't make a difference with boost but I'm wondering if it affects the distribution of air in each cylinder.
I'm still leaning towards using the TPIS 90mm LS6 intake
Apparently it doesn't make a difference with boost but I'm wondering if it affects the distribution of air in each cylinder.
I'm still leaning towards using the TPIS 90mm LS6 intake
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I'm considering this mod for next season but from what I have read the intake apparently is prone to leaking on the inside due to the friction welding process.
Apparently it doesn't make a difference with boost but I'm wondering if it affects the distribution of air in each cylinder.
I'm still leaning towards using the TPIS 90mm LS6 intake
Apparently it doesn't make a difference with boost but I'm wondering if it affects the distribution of air in each cylinder.
I'm still leaning towards using the TPIS 90mm LS6 intake
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module=2_17_06
and the TPIS Modified LS6 Intake VS LS2
http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module=4_12_06
Thanks,Matt