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Bmatth1162 · 12-27-2013, 01:46 AM

Hey guys,

I'm not 100% inept... I installed my own CAI intake, ported TB, and apex scoop without a hiccup. BUT, some may laugh, what is an intake manifold?? Specifically, these "FAST" intake manifolds I keep seeing in this section???
I thought my "intake" was taken care of with a cold air intake and ported TB...

Thanks!

mikeyg36 · 12-27-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmatth1162

Hey guys,

I'm not 100% inept... I installed my own CAI intake, ported TB, and apex scoop without a hiccup. BUT, some may laugh, what is an intake manifold?? Specifically, these "FAST" intake manifolds I keep seeing in this section???
I thought my "intake" was taken care of with a cold air intake and ported TB...

Thanks!

The intake and intake manifold are two different things just like how the exhaust and exhaust manifold are two different things. The intake manifold is the black thing on top of the engine in between the heads that the throttle body connects to.

Bmatth1162 · 12-27-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

The intake and intake manifold are two different things just like how the exhaust and exhaust manifold are two different things. The intake manifold is the black thing on top of the engine in between the heads that the throttle body connects to.

I think I "knew" the black, ribbed part was the intake manifold. I think my main question is how would replacing that black, ribbed thing add power? And still what is this "FAST" business??
Thanks

Msmall143 · 12-27-2013, 02:24 AM

Intake leads into throttle body, throttle body is letting air into and is connected to intake manifold.

Just like you ported the throttle body you can port your manifold to allow better air flow.

The fast manifolds are similar to a ported stock manifold.

Both a fast intake manifold and a stock ported intake manifold allow for more air. More air = more power.

Not an embarrassing question my friend, many including myself have asked way worse. It would only be embarrassing if you already bought it and installed it and are now asking what it's for!

axis · 12-27-2013, 03:22 AM

The only issue is that our LS3 intake manifold flows VERY well for stock and even moderately modded cars. You won't see the gains that previous gens got with porting and adding the FAST. Not to say that there aren't small gains but the price point makes them one of the last things to do in the quest for power.

LS3 SS · 12-27-2013, 07:12 AM

Nothing to be embarrassed about!! The more questions you ask, the more knowledge you gain!

blazzin1 · 12-27-2013, 07:42 AM

"Fast" is just a brand name of an aftermarket manifold. And as previously mentioned, it really won't help you much unless you're really pushing a lot of HP. The stock manifold works pretty darn good.

Msmall143 · 12-27-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

"Fast" is just a brand name of an aftermarket manifold. And as previously mentioned, it really won't help you much unless you're really pushing a lot of HP. The stock manifold works pretty darn good.

But it looks so much better! How many hp do I gain if I paint my stock manifold to look like the FAST manifold?!?!?

12-27-2013, 01:46 AM	#1
Bmatth1162 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 319	Embarrassing Newbie Question... Hey guys, I'm not 100% inept... I installed my own CAI intake, ported TB, and apex scoop without a hiccup. BUT, some may laugh, what is an intake manifold?? Specifically, these "FAST" intake manifolds I keep seeing in this section??? I thought my "intake" was taken care of with a cold air intake and ported TB... Thanks! __________________ CAI intake, apex scoop, Vmax ported TB, MGW short throw, BMR 1" springs and sways

12-27-2013, 03:22 AM	#5
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	The only issue is that our LS3 intake manifold flows VERY well for stock and even moderately modded cars. You won't see the gains that previous gens got with porting and adding the FAST. Not to say that there aren't small gains but the price point makes them one of the last things to do in the quest for power. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

12-27-2013, 07:12 AM	#6
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Nothing to be embarrassed about!! The more questions you ask, the more knowledge you gain! __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

12-27-2013, 07:42 AM	#7
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	"Fast" is just a brand name of an aftermarket manifold. And as previously mentioned, it really won't help you much unless you're really pushing a lot of HP. The stock manifold works pretty darn good. Attached Images

12-27-2013, 02:24 AM	#4
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	Intake leads into throttle body, throttle body is letting air into and is connected to intake manifold. Just like you ported the throttle body you can port your manifold to allow better air flow. The fast manifolds are similar to a ported stock manifold. Both a fast intake manifold and a stock ported intake manifold allow for more air. More air = more power. Not an embarrassing question my friend, many including myself have asked way worse. It would only be embarrassing if you already bought it and installed it and are now asking what it's for!