I take manifold is ugly, options?

[djcolopi]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Jason tested the factory LFX manifold to see how much pressure it would take to explode it... well it took the 80 some pounds of pressure he had in his shop and had zero problem. I don't think even you will be running 80# of boost.

I know, I talked to Justin and Colin about Jason testing the LFX manifold. However, James and Chris from JE does not recommend drilling into the manifold with a boosted setup trying to push a lot of power. Drilling into the plastic composite weakens it and overtime small cracks will eventually expand weakening the intake further and eventually I will have problems.

[JantzenOKC]

Originally Posted by djcolopi

I know, I talked to Justin and Colin about Jason testing the LFX manifold. However, James and Chris from JE does not recommend drilling into the manifold with a boosted setup trying to push a lot of power. Drilling into the plastic composite weakens it and overtime small cracks will eventually expand weakening the intake further and eventually I will have problems.

Sounds like they want more of your money lol.

Another thing, I saw you want to put quarter panel dumps on the car. I would strongly advise against that. You should take your entire catback off the car and go drive it around for a few days so you can hear what it's going to sound like. I took mine off and ran it with open downpipes just so I could hear it. Well I drove the car a few miles and immediately turned around and babied it back because it sounded so embarrassly bad.

[DvKillar]

Originally Posted by riozlander

I always thought it kinda looked like a skeleton would be cool to kinda paint one like a rib cage or dress it up without a cover.

could do some cool tron stripes

That is a good idea! reminds me of an Alien's ribs!

[djcolopi]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Sounds like they want more of your money lol.

Another thing, I saw you want to put quarter panel dumps on the car. I would strongly advise against that. You should take your entire catback off the car and go drive it around for a few days so you can hear what it's going to sound like. I took mine off and ran it with open downpipes just so I could hear it. Well I drove the car a few miles and immediately turned around and babied it back because it sounded so embarrassly bad.

Talked it over with Justin already and we agree its a good route to take.

I used to be straight piped, all 3" piping and she sounded amazing! The exhaust dump is more to drop weight and not have to worry about breaking hangers.

[JantzenOKC]

Originally Posted by djcolopi

Talked it over with Justin already and we agree its a good route to take.

I used to be straight piped, all 3" piping and she sounded amazing! The exhaust dump is more to drop weight and not have to worry about breaking hangers.

Instant dumps won't sound the same as full 3" exhaust but as long as you know what you're in for.

[gringo]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

I don't get all the hate for the LFX manifold. I always thought it looked cool being composite. I like that it's symmetrical and has the throttle body dead center. One of the guys at work has a v6 mustang and those intakes are way worse. It all hangs over one bank like they just took the intake off a FWD car and slapped it on.

I agree. The Mustang V6 intake is ridiculously ugly. At least with the Camaro, everything is mostly symmetrical.

However, if you wanted one of the best looking intakes, the old TPI was the bomb. I think the LT5 on the C4 ZR1 was one of the best ever. It was like TPI on steroids.

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by gringo

I agree. The Mustang V6 intake is ridiculously ugly. At least with the Camaro, everything is mostly symmetrical.

However, if you wanted one of the best looking intakes, the old TPI was the bomb. I think the LT5 on the C4 ZR1 was one of the best ever. It was like TPI on steroids.

Pretend some folks don't know what TPI means. Help us out .

[djcolopi]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Instant dumps won't sound the same as full 3" exhaust but as long as you know what you're in for.

As long as she is fast i do not care

[dankv6]

Originally Posted by tlavoie87

Ya I think that looks better than stock but everyone has opinions

it does look nice but it says v8 roadster and its a v6 ... i just couldnt

[bowtiesonly]

i like how the valve covers are exposed to show the aluminum, are the black covers removable on the lfx to make it look like that??

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by dankv6

it does look nice but it says v8 roadster and its a v6 ... i just couldnt

????? I'm thinking someone slapped a sticker on their cover for the picture.

[CamaroFred]

Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

Pretend some folks don't know what TPI means. Help us out .

Tuned Port Injection.
Intake manifolds were very similar to those used on carburetor engines. The throttle was above the heads and centered on the engine. The runners to each cylinder were tuned in length, similar to the way headers are tuned.
Injectors were placed in the ports on rails just like our V8s.

It was first available for the Camaro on 1985 Z/28s.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by bowtiesonly

i like how the valve covers are exposed to show the aluminum, are the black covers removable on the lfx to make it look like that??

Yes. You can. I have mine cleaned up like the pic from page 1 of this thread. Pretty simple to do really. Two retaining clips on each bank that's about it. Used a knife to cut through fabric and pull them off in a couple pieces carefully.

[Kenny Camaro]

Pete - Did you ever port your intake? Lovin mine, glad I did it.