Need Quick advice on Intake Manifold
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Need Quick advice on Intake Manifold
I have a 2007 z06 and im gonna be getting a few things done to it. The guy said he had a ported intake manifold that would add roughly 10hp to the wheels for $250. Is that a good/fair deal? Are there better manifolds for the ls7 or is the stock one nearly as good as it gets?
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It sounds about right $$$ wise, but IMO, its a poor performance value at least on the C6. I didnt get any ET out of it along with other folks I know. This is a mod where its more for those who have heads and cam to take advantage of the flow. Getting a set of Drag Radials would give you lots more fun, traction and added performance
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funny you say that, i have cams and headers im changing my x-pipe with catless ones and gettin some electric cutouts on the sides, alonge with the ram air i have im porting the throttle body and putting on that ported manifold. any other suggestions?
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Only thing is, with all that juice your adding, the main thing missing is TRACTION for all your goodies. 
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I bought a used unported one for my regular c6 for 120 then paid to have it ported. Depending on the shop you will end up paying about the same. I gambled and won and saved about 60 dollars.
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The stock intake is excellent. Despite the measurements, claims, and dynos in the advertising for this porting, I did not find a bit of difference in my LS7 ported intake AND TB. What a waste of money. Live and learn. But - it may work for you.
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Since many people do get an increase, its a statement about the guy who ported your manifold.
Experience is the key to many things and this one of them.
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