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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I have a 00 with minor mods (ported heads, vr intake system, long tube headers with no cats or emissions just stock mufflers on the end) I was thinking about buying the LSX intake. is it worth the money? i found one for 650 new plus shipping. How much HP gain is there and are they dependable?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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For your mods, a LS6 intake would be a better choice. Less money and more gains.

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what other options are there out there other than LSX
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BBK, Weiland( sp? ), LS6, LS2, and a variety of sheetmetal ones. For your mods, a LS6 would be the best cost vs gains choice.

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do you have a link to that ls6 intakes?
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You can get a new one from Gene Culley or look at the used parts, sometimes you will see them in there as well. You will also need to swap out the coolant tubes. Take a look at LS1Howto.com, they do the swap there and it will give you an idea on gains as well as parts required.
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