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b4wheeler · 04-11-2019, 02:55 PM

What would happen if I installed an aftermarket intake manifold on my car, and I only have LTs, exhaust, CAI, and tune.

Would I lose power, or would i just not make any more.

Reason I ask is because my engine bay is boring and I feel one of the low rise manifolds would make it a little more flashy.

Yes I want it for looks.

pyroguy · 04-11-2019, 03:21 PM

If you want it for looks then do it. The amount of power you'll gain is very minimal. I know a guy running a LSX 427 with a LS7 intake making 1,100+rwhp.

Personally I like the look of Rotofab's engine covers or Holley's coil pack covers if you're looking to make a visual statement.

sixty9fordkiller · 04-11-2019, 04:22 PM

depending on which manifold you go with, you may even lose power on a stock car. Here is a good link for you to read when you have time. It will help you

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/gian...dyno-shootout/

if you want something that will stand out and gain minimal power as well, the Fast LSXR Long runner is what you want. around $1K and it will look different than the stock manifold. Any other manifold you will lose power on a stock L99 or LS3

jman17 · 04-12-2019, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by b4wheeler

What would happen if I installed an aftermarket intake manifold on my car, and I only have LTs, exhaust, CAI, and tune.

Would I lose power, or would i just not make any more.

Reason I ask is because my engine bay is boring and I feel one of the low rise manifolds would make it a little more flashy.

Yes I want it for looks.

The OEM LS3 intake manifolds is one of the best performing manifolds out there to a certain power range.

STALKER · 04-21-2019, 10:50 AM

If you plan on eventually doing a cam or heads, then I would look into doing an aftermarket intake because it will benefit you at that time....if you don't plan on doing any of that, its not worth the money for just looks on a stock engine. Minimal power gains, if any at all.

Roader · 04-21-2019, 06:59 PM

Sticking with stock and hydrodipping it would probably be best for you. After market intakes are made for cars that see higher rpms than a stock car will allow. Even if you make minimally more hp you’ll lose a lot more tq

04-11-2019, 02:55 PM	#1
b4wheeler Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cordova, Md Posts: 590 View My Garage	Intake manifold power question. What would happen if I installed an aftermarket intake manifold on my car, and I only have LTs, exhaust, CAI, and tune. Would I lose power, or would i just not make any more. Reason I ask is because my engine bay is boring and I feel one of the low rise manifolds would make it a little more flashy. Yes I want it for looks. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Convertible, Victory Red, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers, No Cats, Straight piped, Bo White TB, ZL1 CONVERSION, CDC Roll bar and some powder coating and dipping.

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pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	If you want it for looks then do it. The amount of power you'll gain is very minimal. I know a guy running a LSX 427 with a LS7 intake making 1,100+rwhp. Personally I like the look of Rotofab's engine covers or Holley's coil pack covers if you're looking to make a visual statement. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-11-2019, 04:22 PM	#3
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	depending on which manifold you go with, you may even lose power on a stock car. Here is a good link for you to read when you have time. It will help you https://www.hotrod.com/articles/gian...dyno-shootout/ if you want something that will stand out and gain minimal power as well, the Fast LSXR Long runner is what you want. around $1K and it will look different than the stock manifold. Any other manifold you will lose power on a stock L99 or LS3 __________________ Bone Stock

04-21-2019, 10:50 AM	#5
STALKER Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 340	If you plan on eventually doing a cam or heads, then I would look into doing an aftermarket intake because it will benefit you at that time....if you don't plan on doing any of that, its not worth the money for just looks on a stock engine. Minimal power gains, if any at all. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS Spring Edition LSX440ci LSX Block, MAST 305 Black Labels, Exceldyne Valves, Diamond Pistons, Callies Crank & Rods, Cam Motion Cam, Johnson 2116LSR Lifters, Comp XDA Pushrods, Jesel Rockers, Mamo MSD, NW 102, Roto-Fab CAI, FAST 65# Injectors, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Kooks 2" Headers, Corsa Sport 3" Catback, Z28 Shifter, ZR1 Clutch, Katech LW Flywheel, 1LE 3.91 Diff, LPW Diff Cover, BMR - 1.4" Springs, LCA's, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Sway Bars, End Links, Diff Bushings, and Tunnel Brace, Z28/1LE Strut Tower Brace, Improved Racing Oil Cooler 2023 Camaro ZL1 / 1LE Stock

04-21-2019, 06:59 PM	#6
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	Sticking with stock and hydrodipping it would probably be best for you. After market intakes are made for cars that see higher rpms than a stock car will allow. Even if you make minimally more hp you’ll lose a lot more tq