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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 12:44 PM
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Has anyone used one of these? Debating on getting one for my LS-swap in my C4. Wondering if anyone has seen or used them yet? Figured this would be the place to ask.

https://swperformanceparts.com/product/502bk-dbwtb102bk/
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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 02:04 PM
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Doesn't look any different than most ebay specials. It is a short runner so unless you want the aesthetic or to rev past 7k you would be better off with a truck intake or whatever will fit.

This ones about a third cheaper https://www.ebay.com/itm/18312444396...mis&media=COPY

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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 03:47 PM
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Yeah I’m worried the truck intake won’t fit. I’m swapping an LQ4 into my c4 so hood clearance might be an issue. That’s why I’m looking at a different style intake. Trying to decide on something like this or an ls6 intake
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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 06:41 PM
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The LS6 would be the better choice in my opinion they are still relatively cheap and hold their value. If you want to keep cost down you could likely sell the LS6 for what you would pay and upgrade to a FAST later. Also Not sure what those aluminum intakes have for vacuum ports but the LS6 would likely be an easier install. If a truck intake would fit not sure but those TPI intakes weren't exactly short a TBSS would be a good budget option. If you have more to spend get a FAST.
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 02:33 PM
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Ditch the crap metal intakes.

Do this:
1). Stock LS6 Intake
or better
2). Cartek Ported LS6 Intake
better yet
3). FAST Intake (my favorite choice)
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Let me clarify:
- Metal Intakes of any kind, weigh more, heat tremendously, look like bling, and are not as cool, as composite intakes
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Just visited the Cartek site, but could not find mention of a ported LS6 manifold…?



Originally Posted by Boss 57
Ditch the crap metal intakes.

Do this:
1). Stock LS6 Intake
or better
2). Cartek Ported LS6 Intake
better yet
3). FAST Intake (my favorite choice)
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Originally Posted by vette4fl
Just visited the Cartek site, but could not find mention of a ported LS6 manifold…?
Back in the day tuners were advertising more on platforms, you might have to ask for it specifically.
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