LS6 intake swap really worth $400...
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (ROJO99)
If you have a 2001 or later you already have it. I did it on mine. And got around 10rwhp/14rwtq. So it was worth it for me. I had headers with a large midsection, RT cats, and a ported and polished TB. If you are bone stock, what a respected tuner told me was around 7rwhp and 9rwtq. We also did it on my friends '00. Same improvement there. It seems the more built up the motor, the more gains from this. :thumbs:
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (ArKay99)
Barry; if I remember correctly - the LS6 intake was just one part of the equation. The second part was a larger daimeter MAF. I think you have to do both together to see any measureable gain.
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (Mike Mercury)
So what are the MAF prices? I have been looking and not anyone has listed a MAF addition as an option with the Updated intake. Maybe I should take the cash and put towards LT's...
Tim did you swap your own carrier (Rear-End)? If I remember correctley you have 3:42's.
Tim did you swap your own carrier (Rear-End)? If I remember correctley you have 3:42's.
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (ROJO99)
I have never seen the MAF/intake package. If you want a larger MAF look up Granatelli. I know they carry them. With my car I just switched to ported MAF ends. I will be doing the Z06 intake swap whenever I get back to Colorado. I have heads/cam/headers so I am hoping to see a better gain then 10 rwhp. Kaley
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (Mike Mercury)
Barry; if I remember correctly - the LS6 intake was just one part of the equation. The second part was a larger daimeter MAF. I think you have to do both together to see any measureable gain.
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (2C5only21)
Tim did you swap your own carrier (Rear-End)? If I remember correctley you have 3:42's.
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (EFI-1)
I just found the data:
The 2001+ style MAF meters are between 1/4" and 1/2" larger in inner diameter, which should translate to a little more flow once your engine is modded down the road.
The 2001+ style MAF meters are between 1/4" and 1/2" larger in inner diameter, which should translate to a little more flow once your engine is modded down the road.
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (ROJO99)
Topic says it. Is the intake swap really worth it? what are the returns on HP/Performance?
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (ROJO99)
Try Texas Speed or GM Parts Direct. http://www.texas-speed.com/ http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=88894339
The GM part Direct will require research for tubes and plugs. Texas Speed has them on the same page. All things considered TS is probably the better deal. :cheers:
The GM part Direct will require research for tubes and plugs. Texas Speed has them on the same page. All things considered TS is probably the better deal. :cheers:
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (cbota)
Congrats. As long as your under the hood why not swap in an LS6 heads / cam.. That's what I'm investigating.
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (Mike Mercury)
gojo; what was the size of the smaller 1997-2000 MAF ?
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Re: LS6 intake swap really worth $400... (ROJO99)
You'll probably get a 5-8 HP increase on a stock motor. More if you mod.