LS1/LS6 intake?
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LS1/LS6 intake?
I have a 2001 model w/LS1 that I'd like to make some HP mods to. I was thinking of going with the LS6 intake, but was not sure if this model already has this intake. Do the 2001's come with this intake? How can I tell without removing it from the car to see if the bottom is flat? The only mod I have now is a cold air package, any other recommendations for improving HP without getting too invasive?
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From: Conroe Texas
the 2001's are supposed to heve the same intake for the ls1/6. you should be good to go. i put on a ported/polished throttle body from shaner. some say yes...some say no to this, but i say yes. also try to get a dyno tune, but if you are contemplating headers, then tune after the install.
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the 2001's are supposed to heve the same intake for the ls1/6. you should be good to go. i put on a ported/polished throttle body from shaner. some say yes...some say no to this, but i say yes. also try to get a dyno tune, but if you are contemplating headers, then tune after the install.
To the OP... If you are not the original owner, and suspect that your intake has been changed, check the numbers cast into the plastic on the intake itself, they should be : 12561184, or 12573572 if it is an LS6 intake. The number can be found on the drivers side of the intake manifold between the two middle injectors.
Burning Brakes
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Well that kinda makes the Z06 guys feel "not so special" doesn't it? 2001 was the first year for the LS6 in the Z06 only. Not sure where you're getting your info......
To the OP... If you are not the original owner, and suspect that your intake has been changed, check the numbers cast into the plastic on the intake itself, they should be : 12561184, or 12573572 if it is an LS6 intake. The number can be found on the drivers side of the intake manifold between the two middle injectors.
To the OP... If you are not the original owner, and suspect that your intake has been changed, check the numbers cast into the plastic on the intake itself, they should be : 12561184, or 12573572 if it is an LS6 intake. The number can be found on the drivers side of the intake manifold between the two middle injectors.
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Well that kinda makes the Z06 guys feel "not so special" doesn't it? 2001 was the first year for the LS6 in the Z06 only. Not sure where you're getting your info......
To the OP... If you are not the original owner, and suspect that your intake has been changed, check the numbers cast into the plastic on the intake itself, they should be : 12561184, or 12573572 if it is an LS6 intake. The number can be found on the drivers side of the intake manifold between the two middle injectors.
To the OP... If you are not the original owner, and suspect that your intake has been changed, check the numbers cast into the plastic on the intake itself, they should be : 12561184, or 12573572 if it is an LS6 intake. The number can be found on the drivers side of the intake manifold between the two middle injectors.
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
but my part number is on the passenger side.
Part Number Cast Into Manifold May Not Be Listed Below:
97 - 00
12557846 use 88894095 (Current Number to order 1997 - 2000)
01-04 May be any of these numbers:
12561184 use 88890523
12561184 use 88890523
88890524 use 88890523
88890523 use 88894339 (Current Number to order 2001 - 2004)
Hey, we are talking about an INTAKE MANIFOLD, right?? I am!!
Last edited by fixvet; Dec 22, 2007 at 10:49 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I'm planning on doing this swap as well. (my 97's intake is in pitiful shape)
I've noticed the LS6 manifold has a flatter bottom which accounts for it's larger volume.
My question is: How does the LS6 intake's larger overall volume result in more power over the LS1?
I've noticed the LS6 manifold has a flatter bottom which accounts for it's larger volume.
My question is: How does the LS6 intake's larger overall volume result in more power over the LS1?
Melting Slicks
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
I'm planning on doing this swap as well. (my 97's intake is in pitiful shape)
I've noticed the LS6 manifold has a flatter bottom which accounts for it's larger volume.
My question is: How does the LS6 intake's larger overall volume result in more power over the LS1?
I've noticed the LS6 manifold has a flatter bottom which accounts for it's larger volume.
My question is: How does the LS6 intake's larger overall volume result in more power over the LS1?
Good luck.
Last edited by fixvet; Aug 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '08
okay i need a reccomendation. I have the following mods:
LT headers
High flow cats
WCC x pipe
Borla Stingers
Vararam intake
High flow air bridge and coupler
Ported Throttle body
32lb fuel injectors
I also have lifetime re-tuning available from where i got my original dyno.
Would ~$350 for an LS6 manifold (a manifold that has to be replaced anyway) be justified?
LT headers
High flow cats
WCC x pipe
Borla Stingers
Vararam intake
High flow air bridge and coupler
Ported Throttle body
32lb fuel injectors
I also have lifetime re-tuning available from where i got my original dyno.
Would ~$350 for an LS6 manifold (a manifold that has to be replaced anyway) be justified?
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From: Elizabethtown
the ls6 intake flows better of course. get it. You should check a junkyard for a wrecked 01-04 vette and just take it off there. Probabbly save you some cash, but you should get a ported FAST 90 with a Ls2 throttle body
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
But.......I never thought I'd hear anyone tell me that 30 mpg was bad though!!
You all have a merry xmas. It's 71deg in San Diego today!!
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St. Jude Donor '08
30mpg is average hwy for me too....as long as i can keep my foot under control.
I'm not sure where i'd find a junkyard with a wrecked newer model car.
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60 degrees where I am! Merry Christmas.
Melting Slicks
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
You know what I mean, eh?? Try ls1tech.com or corvettemechanic.com for some manifolds. There are actually alot of them out there in cyberspace if you start watching all the sites.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Yeah, I know..........but I meant 30mpg in a Corvette capable of 170mph ........not some little green dickweed car!! You know what I mean, eh??
Try ls1tech.com or corvettemechanic.com for some manifolds. There are actually alot of them out there in cyberspace if you start watching all the sites.
You know what I mean, eh?? Try ls1tech.com or corvettemechanic.com for some manifolds. There are actually alot of them out there in cyberspace if you start watching all the sites.
