Is the itnake manifold on a Pontiac G8 the exact same as on our LS3 Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TCAT · 01-07-2013, 05:51 PM

I am looking into purchasing a ported intake manifold (supposedly, the porting work was done by CPR) from a new Camaro5 member (even though I am always skeptical because I don't want to get screwed out of my money since this person only has 1 post, but that doesn't always mean something bad), but this ported intake manifold was from a G8 and has 8,000 miles on it. Is there anything in regards to this intake manifold I should be concerned with? I don't know if the LS3 G8 is the same as our LS3 Camaro (I still need to clarify which year G8 this was from because I think they switched to a G8 later on). Is there anything different between them?

Thanks

litle88 · 01-07-2013, 09:49 PM

Is it a gxp?

heymatt · 01-07-2013, 10:10 PM

Check with Bo White

grocerygetter · 01-07-2013, 10:10 PM

Little 88 asked it right...the gxp=ls3. Honestly not sure about the other manifold.

litle88 · 01-07-2013, 10:15 PM

Only ask because the only difference between the L76 is the same except the L76 maps has a clip style and the Ls3 has a screw down type. Other than that its the same thing.

litle88 · 01-07-2013, 10:21 PM

L76

Ls3

L76

Ls3

The only differences bud.

TCAT · 01-07-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Is it a gxp?

THat's what I was hoping because I believe that's the only G8 with the LS3 motor. I am waiting to hear his response to that exact question I sent him via PM. He did say he had LS3 heads, but I'm curious as to whether he had LS3 heads because he had an LS3 motor, or if he has a different LS motor with the necessary parts that allowed him to use an LS3 instake manifold with his motor.

TCAT · 01-07-2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

L76

Ls3

L76

Ls3

The only differences bud.

Thanks a ton litle88! I'll look at the pictures he sent me right now, and I'll egt back to you. Let's hope I don't get screwed on this deal somehow.

Also, thanks to everyone who responded. I really appreciate it.

Bo White · 01-07-2013, 10:37 PM

litle88 is correct.

TCAT · 01-07-2013, 10:40 PM

Thanks litle88, and Bo. I just checked the pictures he sent me and his has the screw down type, so I would assume I'm good to go. He says there is about 8000 miles on it. I sure hope I get an professionally ported intake manifold and not a hack job (that probably won't be able to be corrected), as you never know buying something from someone on the internet, and I hope it had only around that many miles on it. He/she could be the nicest, most honest person, but you who knows. The price is $200, which doesn't seem to bad at all.

litle88 · 01-09-2013, 04:52 PM

Anytime sir!

Good luck and happy modding!

TCAT · 01-09-2013, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

Anytime sir!

Good luck and happy modding!

Thanks!! I'll let you all know how the transaction and the install goes. One thing that always makes me worried is that I purchased this from a member with only 1 post. Who knows, someone can easily join to sell things that see people asking for that particular used product on this website. The seller said he/she has a G8 non GXP, but he/she had LS3 heads on their G8, so the LS3 intake was compatible. They kept great communication, even yesterday when I paid, but I am waiting to hear from the seller after my recent PM asking when the item will ship. I haven't heard yet, but I'll give it until tomorrow until I send another message. I paid via PayPal, so I will pursue action to get a refund if I don't hear anything after a week or so. The seller was really nice, so I always give them the benefit of the doubt at first to get the product out as promised.

Edit: I just looked at the sellers last sign in time on Camaro5, and it was around 1:14PM today. I sent the PM at 9:08AM this morning, so they have time to reply. Hopefully this won't become a situation of where a person pays and the seller drops off the face of the earth.

litle88 · 01-09-2013, 07:27 PM

Yea I know the feeling, so that's why I have also sent people my cell number to ease their worries and I always ship ASAP and add tracking numbers.

Good luck

TCAT · 01-10-2013, 10:27 PM

Is there any install tips or instructions anywhere online that you all know of to install the intake manifold? I guess I could just take mine off and install the ported one, and then do all the steps in reverse essentially, but I'd rather have instructions to ensure everything is just right.

01-07-2013, 05:51 PM	#1
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Is the intake manifold on a Pontiac G8 the exact same as on our LS3 Camaro? I am looking into purchasing a ported intake manifold (supposedly, the porting work was done by CPR) from a new Camaro5 member (even though I am always skeptical because I don't want to get screwed out of my money since this person only has 1 post, but that doesn't always mean something bad), but this ported intake manifold was from a G8 and has 8,000 miles on it. Is there anything in regards to this intake manifold I should be concerned with? I don't know if the LS3 G8 is the same as our LS3 Camaro (I still need to clarify which year G8 this was from because I think they switched to a G8 later on). Is there anything different between them? Thanks Last edited by TCAT; 01-11-2013 at 08:33 AM.

01-07-2013, 09:49 PM	#2
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Is it a gxp? __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

01-07-2013, 10:10 PM	#3
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Check with Bo White __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

01-07-2013, 10:10 PM	#4
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	Little 88 asked it right...the gxp=ls3. Honestly not sure about the other manifold. __________________ -John S.

01-07-2013, 10:15 PM	#5
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Only ask because the only difference between the L76 is the same except the L76 maps has a clip style and the Ls3 has a screw down type. Other than that its the same thing. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

01-07-2013, 10:21 PM	#6
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	L76 Ls3 L76 Ls3 The only differences bud. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

01-07-2013, 10:37 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	litle88 is correct. __________________ 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

01-07-2013, 10:40 PM	#10
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Thanks litle88, and Bo. I just checked the pictures he sent me and his has the screw down type, so I would assume I'm good to go. He says there is about 8000 miles on it. I sure hope I get an professionally ported intake manifold and not a hack job (that probably won't be able to be corrected), as you never know buying something from someone on the internet, and I hope it had only around that many miles on it. He/she could be the nicest, most honest person, but you who knows. The price is $200, which doesn't seem to bad at all.

01-09-2013, 04:52 PM	#11
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Anytime sir! Good luck and happy modding! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

01-09-2013, 07:27 PM	#13
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Yea I know the feeling, so that's why I have also sent people my cell number to ease their worries and I always ship ASAP and add tracking numbers. Good luck __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

01-10-2013, 10:27 PM	#14
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Is there any install tips or instructions anywhere online that you all know of to install the intake manifold? I guess I could just take mine off and install the ported one, and then do all the steps in reverse essentially, but I'd rather have instructions to ensure everything is just right.