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InFiD3ViL · 05-25-2021, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zz430camaro

Can you feel the drop in torque?

On that same note, did you all feel a big increase in the top end?

Was it an obvious improvement?

Ashen L99 · 05-26-2021, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

Hey that is a somewhat familiar sight! The natural color looks good!

Really looking forward to your results Wayne! I am going to have GPI put on the NW 102mm which would be a good opportunity for test data for rwhp, but I am also going to E85, which isn't going to net me much more rwhp but it will still not be truly unbiased.

Sad day as you will have to trade the z/28 intake for one with a coupler. I tried to stretch the rubber tube over the 102 to no avail. I wasn’t going to rip it so I traded for a rotofab.

I cant feel a loss in torque even down low but I attribute that to having the 3.91s still. But I can tell you YES YOU WILL FEEL A DRASTIC CHANGE UP TOP! With the stock throttle body and rod mod intake, at about 6500 you could feel the car fall down where as starting at about 5500+, it just gets better and better.... I can’t wait for the 427 to get here, Id like to set it up to spin eight grand reliably.

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-26-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

Sad day as you will have to trade the z/28 intake for one with a coupler. I tried to stretch the rubber tube over the 102 to no avail. I wasn’t going to rip it so I traded for a rotofab.

I cant feel a loss in torque even down low but I attribute that to having the 3.91s still. But I can tell you YES YOU WILL FEEL A DRASTIC CHANGE UP TOP! With the stock and rod mod intake, at about 6500 you could feel the car fall down where as starting at about 5500+, it just gets better and better.... I can’t wait for the 427 to get here, I’m going to set it up to spin it to eight grand reliably.

Yep, that sounds about right. I didn't notice any TQ loss either, but attribute that to the 3200 stall I had back when we did the manifold swap, now with the 4200-4500 it is amazing and gets up there and pulls like a freight train all the way out the door!! And having the ability to have lots of power way up top is also an amazing feeling, and to be able to do it safely is a blessing. This LOD is a great piece of performance equipment!! I saw a video on here a while back of a shop that ran the LOD on their test engine on an engine dyno and they pulled it all the way to 8600 before they saw a loss in the power curve. So there is more there if you can get it there. And in normal street driving and cruising it acts like a stock intake..

Chris49066SS · 05-26-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

Sad day as you will have to trade the z/28 intake for one with a coupler. I tried to stretch the rubber tube over the 102 to no avail. I wasn’t going to rip it so I traded for a rotofab.

I cant feel a loss in torque even down low but I attribute that to having the 3.91s still. But I can tell you YES YOU WILL FEEL A DRASTIC CHANGE UP TOP! With the stock and rod mod intake, at about 6500 you could feel the car fall down where as starting at about 5500+, it just gets better and better.... I can’t wait for the 427 to get here, I’m going to set it up to spin it to eight grand reliably.

I might cut with an exacto knife and shave away some material

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-26-2021, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

I might cut with an exacto knife and shave away some material

Hey Chris, if you have access to a Dremmel powertool with a cutting bit, or something similar, that would work better and faster. I used one back when I had my Mustang to cut out the rear bumper to put 4" tips in the cutouts. Just a thought.

Chris49066SS · 05-26-2021, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Hey Chris, if you have access to a Dremmel powertool with a cutting bit, or something similar, that would work better and faster. I used one back when I had my Mustang to cut out the rear bumper to put 4" tips in the cutouts. Just a thought.

Thanks Wayne, I'll probably do that

Ashen L99 · 05-27-2021, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

I might cut with an exacto knife and shave away some material

Your still not going to be able to take enough material off, but if you succeed please post because I will go get another one. IMHO it has the best seal against heat and looks better than any other. Except the tube. The tube could be better.

Clarkstar · 05-27-2021, 10:57 AM

Just an FYI. When I had my car dynoed with the x1 and NW 102 the tuner said the car was starving for air on the top end. They took a 5" intake off a sc car they had and it picked up 14 hp. I had them fab up this 5" cai and again 14 hp over my z28 intake.

olblue75 · 05-27-2021, 12:44 PM

Could you not modify the tubing to work with a Z28 intake??

Clarkstar · 05-27-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Could you not modify the tubing to work with a Z28 intake??

Yes I did and I drove it to the tuner that way. It ran fine.

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-27-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

Thanks Wayne, I'll probably do that

You're welcome my friend..

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-27-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

Just an FYI. When I had my car dynoed with the x1 and NW 102 the tuner said the car was starving for air on the top end. They took a 5" intake off a sc car they had and it picked up 14 hp. I had them fab up this 5" cai and again 14 hp over my z28 intake.

Wow Clark, that's good to know!! What injectors are you running? I might have to change all this BEFORE I go for a tune.

Ashen L99 · 11-21-2021, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

Just an FYI. When I had my car dynoed with the x1 and NW 102 the tuner said the car was starving for air on the top end. They took a 5" intake off a sc car they had and it picked up 14 hp. I had them fab up this 5" cai and again 14 hp over my z28 intake.

I’m looking at getting a custom one done for mine, with the nitrous plate the Roto fab keeps popping off and I’m tired of the poor alignment. Can you take a photo of where your MAF is?

Bo White · 11-21-2021, 10:59 AM

I put a 5" on mine. Worked well.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585753

05-27-2021, 10:57 AM	#36
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	Just an FYI. When I had my car dynoed with the x1 and NW 102 the tuner said the car was starving for air on the top end. They took a 5" intake off a sc car they had and it picked up 14 hp. I had them fab up this 5" cai and again 14 hp over my z28 intake. Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

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olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Could you not modify the tubing to work with a Z28 intake?? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

11-21-2021, 10:59 AM	#42
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	I put a 5" on mine. Worked well. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585753 __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X