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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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Hello

It's a c6Z, lsx427ci and prc285 heads, APS kit with twin 67/66's by DKT.
Currently using my stock ls7 intake and throttle body.

I want to Max out my turbos, I know that the stock intake will be my limit at 20psi+
I need your input/recommendation for a good sheet metal intake that will be an asset for my build. Not just a boost holder 😎
The precission metal craft sheet metal intake price is nice
Was wondering if they are good for my application or if there are better options out there!
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lme have just released a new manifold that fits under a c6 bonnet n looks ****

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Originally Posted by z0vette
Hello

I know that the stock intake will be my limit at 20psi+

how do you know this?
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
how do you know this?
I've seen them splitting into 2 halfs at 23psi
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Precision Metal Craft ftw!
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by croatbob
lme have just released a new manifold that fits under a c6 bonnet n looks ****
Talked to Bryan of LME about this hot looking intake. It's nice and the gains are even nicer
But the price is killing 😩
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dcblackss
Precision Metal Craft ftw!
More info's is needed man
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They are all stupid expensive.
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88mm 24lbs stock intake ftw lol , of course id love one of those manifold if they weren't so much lol
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Originally Posted by dcblackss
Precision Metal Craft ftw!
nice setup
pm me the specs and who built it, as I'm trying to decide on my build direction
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Hp gains and price on the lme piece?
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4.5K on the lme. cant justify that
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yowsa! 4500??? gotta be a cheaper way to go. very nice but holy smokes that's pricey. how about hogans or wilson ??
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PMC intakes are $2750.
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Anyone got before and after numbers on these?
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Originally Posted by Unreal
PMC intakes are $2750.
Precission metal craft
Hogans
PMC
Wilson

Hp gains with boost + price + fitment under the hood

It would be amazing if one of the vendors share some info's with us about sheet metal intakes
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The one PMC intake I saw gained ~50hp at 6k+ but gave up a ton of low end. For a car revving 6-8k it would be nice gains but on a street car it killed the torque and power <5k. I think that will be the case for all of the sheet intakes.
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Originally Posted by z0vette
I've seen them splitting into 2 halfs at 23psi
show me one, I have not.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Fast intakes yes. Stock ls7 intakes, nope. Never seen one fail besides n2o backfires.
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Contact sonnys in va . Sonny Leonard makes everything from billet . The runners are billet and designed to fit your heads . They make intakes for the fastest turbo cars in the world
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