Ported manifold gain or no gain

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11-09-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RezinTexas

zero driveability issues, and zero low-end torque lost with the ported LSXRT (compared to OEM Gen 3 truck intake/tb on H/C stroker motor). Just TONS of top end power gained. It wasn't cheap though, $1500...

Prob more a cam/tune issue, I'd guess. All I know for sure is $1500 buys a lot of **** for a turbo setup. And they make big power with the 78mm intake.

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11-18-2013, 03:28 PM

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i would only go with a ported intake on a 6.0 or bigger that is modded beyond bolt ons and mild cam to reap all its benefits.

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11-18-2013, 04:15 PM

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Well any little bit helps dont mind spending the money even if it helps a little...my tuner said ill be fine with the manifold and tb said i wouldnt loose any lowend torque..btw ordering this week if all goes good ill keep yall updated