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Pete M · 06-13-2017, 08:51 PM

OK guys, I have the JacFab intake manifold spacer installed and a BMR strut brace.
Admit it, our manifolds are some butt ugly S.O.B's...
Has anyone come up with a way to make them look better?
I'm thinking of filling the top sections with resin when I port my intake so it looks more like a solid piece.
Ideas? Thoughts?

tlavoie87 · 06-13-2017, 09:02 PM

https://v8roadsters.com/shop/engine-.../intake-cover/

Pete M · 06-13-2017, 09:24 PM

Hmmmmm......

DvKillar · 06-14-2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tlavoie87

https://v8roadsters.com/shop/engine-.../intake-cover/

I would need to see it installed, but, that looks worse to me! like a blob of carbon.

djcolopi · 06-14-2017, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete M

OK guys, I have the JacFab intake manifold spacer installed and a BMR strut brace.
Admit it, our manifolds are some butt ugly S.O.B's...
Has anyone come up with a way to make them look better?
I'm thinking of filling the top sections with resin when I port my intake so it looks more like a solid piece.
Ideas? Thoughts?

Aluminum intake manifold

Justin (BCSauto) is designing one and depending on time and money, I will either have JE design one or just stick with Justin and invest in that project. Would be able to handle a lot of boost and designed with a secondary fuel setup in mind. So no worries about drilling through plastic composite and weakening the structural intergity of the intake manifold.

sspade · 06-14-2017, 10:31 AM

Interested in this. Will be following along.

chevyfan#1 · 06-14-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DvKillar

I would need to see it installed, but, that looks worse to me! like a blob of carbon.

+1.....Definitely need to see it installed.

Pete M · 06-14-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by djcolopi

Aluminum intake manifold

Justin (BCSauto) is designing one and depending on time and money, I will either have JE design one or just stick with Justin and invest in that project. Would be able to handle a lot of boost and designed with a secondary fuel setup in mind. So no worries about drilling through plastic composite and weakening the structural intergity of the intake manifold.

I'm interested..
Keep us posted

tlavoie87 · 06-14-2017, 08:50 PM

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

riozlander · 06-15-2017, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DvKillar

I would need to see it installed, but, that looks worse to me! like a blob of carbon.

that's what I thought as well. id probably spend the cash to get that mishimoto Heat Defense Heat Protective Tape and just tape it up.
its ugly but less ugly with the cover on I think.

or drink a lot tell it looks pretty

riozlander · 06-15-2017, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tlavoie87

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

yeah that looks really clean under the hood super nice looking.

300$ for the cover seams like a lot to me for just a cover.
to bad they don't have a cheaper fiberglass one

JantzenOKC · 06-15-2017, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by djcolopi

Aluminum intake manifold

Justin (BCSauto) is designing one and depending on time and money, I will either have JE design one or just stick with Justin and invest in that project. Would be able to handle a lot of boost and designed with a secondary fuel setup in mind. So no worries about drilling through plastic composite and weakening the structural intergity of the intake manifold.

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.

JantzenOKC · 06-15-2017, 06:11 AM

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.

riozlander · 06-15-2017, 07:16 AM

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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 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

06-13-2017, 09:02 PM	#2
tlavoie87 Built Not Bought Drives: 2010 Twin Turbo LFX Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 618	https://v8roadsters.com/shop/engine-.../intake-cover/ __________________ 2010 Twin Turbo LFX In Memory of my DAD Gone but never Forgotten 2014 "Built Not Bought!' Sponsors: OverKill Motorsports

06-13-2017, 09:24 PM	#3
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	Hmmmmm...... __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

06-14-2017, 10:31 AM	#6
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Interested in this. Will be following along. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

06-14-2017, 08:50 PM	#9
tlavoie87 Built Not Bought Drives: 2010 Twin Turbo LFX Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 618	Ya I think that looks better than stock but everyone has opinions Attached Images __________________ 2010 Twin Turbo LFX In Memory of my DAD Gone but never Forgotten 2014 "Built Not Bought!' Sponsors: OverKill Motorsports

06-15-2017, 06:11 AM	#13
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	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. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

06-13-2017, 08:51 PM	#1
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	I take manifold is ugly, options? OK guys, I have the JacFab intake manifold spacer installed and a BMR strut brace. Admit it, our manifolds are some butt ugly S.O.B's... Has anyone come up with a way to make them look better? I'm thinking of filling the top sections with resin when I port my intake so it looks more like a solid piece. Ideas? Thoughts? __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....