Intake porting?
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From: Colorado Springs Co
Intake porting?
I just purchased a new LS6 intake and was wondering if you guys recommend getting it ported and if so by who.
Right now I have a stock 2000 LS1 with LT headers, no cats, Borla stingers, Vara ram CAI, and a tune. But I plan to add heads and cam in the near future.
Any advice would be appreciated.....
Thanks,
Dave
Right now I have a stock 2000 LS1 with LT headers, no cats, Borla stingers, Vara ram CAI, and a tune. But I plan to add heads and cam in the near future.
Any advice would be appreciated.....
Thanks,
Dave
Burning Brakes
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From: Gettysburg PA
From what Ive seen there's really not much to gain in porting the LS6. If you've got the extra $ to spend on porting you could easily save it, sell the LS6 and pickup and FAST 78, maybe a 90 if you find a good deal for the same price.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
dont know who is the vendor, he even stopped porting LS6 intake as he never saw any gains out of it, u can get TB porting and get may be another 5 ponies, this is recommended bu almost anyone.
Burning Brakes
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From: Minnesota City MN
I have done porting (heads/intake) and balancing pistons/rods. Is it worth it? All the work was done by me at no cost...so yes. If you can afford to spend more cash than hp you will get...than yes. It does make for better flow, no debate there. The issue is cash vs. hp. There is better and cheaper ways to make hp. but if you know someone or can do it yourself...go for it! Every little bit helps!
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From: Colorado Springs Co
I have done porting (heads/intake) and balancing pistons/rods. Is it worth it? All the work was done by me at no cost...so yes. If you can afford to spend more cash than hp you will get...than yes. It does make for better flow, no debate there. The issue is cash vs. hp. There is better and cheaper ways to make hp. but if you know someone or can do it yourself...go for it! Every little bit helps!
Are there any templates or guides on how much and where to remove material in the intake?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Gettysburg PA
I honestly wouldn't touch it, even from someone who's done it multiple times with a flowbench to direct them, you might get 1-2HP...might!
It's not worth it in my mind to self port the manifold and possibly have each port flowing differently.
It's not worth it in my mind to self port the manifold and possibly have each port flowing differently.
