intake manifold question
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intake manifold question
so i was just surfen threw some corvette articles and came across a manifold porting thread..they used a LS2 intake manifold.
i was just wondering if anyone has ever ported a LS6 intake manifold..and if so what kinda hp/tq gains can be expected..or is this not heard of with LS6 manifolds..
here is the article
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co.../photo_04.html
i was just wondering if anyone has ever ported a LS6 intake manifold..and if so what kinda hp/tq gains can be expected..or is this not heard of with LS6 manifolds..
here is the article
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co.../photo_04.html
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I had my LS6 manifold professionally ported but did not dyno it beforehand so I can't speak for how much it was worth. I can say going from the LS1 stock intake to the LS6 ported intake was worth right at 13 rwhp.
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The LS6 manifold is MUCH better than the early LS1 intake manifold.
Heres a pic of the bottom of an LS1:
The LS6 has a larger plenum and flows better The bottom of the intake is flatter:
My wife has an 06 Coupe and now that I know that it is a three piece intake, I will dig into it for some more HP! Ive already ported the TB with great results.
I really enjoy porting. Its relaxing!
BC
Heres a pic of the bottom of an LS1:
The LS6 has a larger plenum and flows better The bottom of the intake is flatter:
My wife has an 06 Coupe and now that I know that it is a three piece intake, I will dig into it for some more HP! Ive already ported the TB with great results.
I really enjoy porting. Its relaxing!
BC
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While it is a "three piece" manifold, the pieces are sonic welded together.
