LS1 to LS6 INTAKE

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Jan 27, 2009 | 12:33 AM

c5blkvetteguy

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LS1 to LS6 INTAKE

I have a '97 6-speed and am getting the bug to swap out intakes. A used ls6 intake seems the way to go for the money. I want to install billet fuel rails at the same time. What do I need to complete the job? I would hate to have it all apart and have to wait for parts to come in. I have read threads about this but none had the return line.

Jan 27, 2009 | 10:15 PM

DragMan

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If u have a stock engine dont waste ur money on LS6 intake!

Jan 28, 2009 | 06:35 AM

Brice

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Originally Posted by DragMan

If u have a stock engine dont waste ur money on LS6 intake!

I've noticed a difference with stock engine ... with headers. definitively 5/10 rwhp. better ratio hp/$ than headers

Jan 28, 2009 | 03:58 PM

Bill Curlee

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Billet fuel rails????

Why do you think you need billet rails. I hope it just for the looks. If your looking for a power gain,,,,,

, it aint going to happen on a stock or evem moderately hopped up LS engine.

Bill

Jan 28, 2009 | 04:31 PM

BUGZ

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Jan 28, 2009 | 05:16 PM

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Lotta work.. very little gain.

IMO.. save your time/money and do a Fast intake/TB. Even then, you need headers to let it out. Everything only works, when it works in conjunction.

Jan 28, 2009 | 08:54 PM

c5blkvetteguy

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I do plan on headers. The fuel rails is a look thing. I am not looking for a big gain in power, just better than stock.

Jan 28, 2009 | 10:06 PM

Robls6

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A fast intake is totally worthless on a stock motor. The LS1 flows fine as is. Save your money.

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Jan 29, 2009 | 11:06 AM

jovette

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if you can pick one up cheap, installation of an LS6 intake manifold to compliment you header install is a good mod, and worth 5-10 additional hp. go for it

Jan 29, 2009 | 08:08 PM

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DragMan

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seat of pants will fool you but Drag strip doesnt. was on my bolt on car and was worth maybe .02 in 1/8 mile so yes not worth it IMHO. This was on high 11 sec car.

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