New intake elbow
 

Finally got rid of the stupid stock intake elbow, replaced it with a aluminum one. What do you think?

I hope you got it for free.

Nope.

My condolences. :(

I guess my ****** picture taking skills trump me again. It is a powder coated elbow, its supposed to be black. And its a nice little piece of work. I assume you know what the stock one looks like? Much better improvement.

Oh I know what the stock one looks like, and I do have the same mod done as you do. But I did not notice any positive or even negative effects after I installed it, therefor I concluded long ago that money spent on the elbow was a waste :shrug:

If you are happy with it, then that's all that counts.

I didn't buy it for performance, sorry if that was implied, I tore my stock one when I pulled the engine apart. Since the stocker and the 1LE variant were around the same price range I figured what the hell might as well get something better.

In that case Congrats!!! :lol:

my car came with one, i think its sweet

However, the one downside, is that it was not designed for a 58mm TB. Next upgrade, LSX style!

i got the same one!

That three people for the crappy intake elbows, what now Tsar?

Um...I have one too, its just useless, that's all.

I was being humorous there, no need to get worked up. And the whole LT1 air intake setup is a poor design, so its just a piece of the puzzle.

It won't rip :shrug: I have the same elbow. Although no power benefit, I like how it uses couplings instead of a cheap slip fit like the factory style.

I am liking it too, my only complaint is that it is on the small side.

the stock intake elbow is horrible, rips easily by the brace, not as smooth air flow, but it's definitely a lot better than the stupid accordion ones on the v6s. lol . ? what do you mean you have to upgrade to a new elbow again for a 58mm TB?

I don't "have" to upgrade, its just the elbow I bought is smaller than the 58mm TB. So most likely when I have the time and effort I will make an LSX style air intake and ditch the whole nonsensical system of bends and turns.

yea I'm going to purchase a functional SS hood soon, 58mm Holley/BBK TB (don't know which one yet), and the ram air setup, plus port/polished intake manifold BLAH BLAH.

SS hood eh. 58mm is a bit un needed, same with porting intake.

when you're goin 383 it's needed. and not just an SS hood. the SS hood on steroids by VFN.

Ahh well you didn't mention any of that. I also assume your porting the stock heads? Or else you will be seriously disappointed when you see what kind of numbers your putting down... And I still don't like the SS hood for practical reasons, if your just getting it for looks go for it, but performance wise, eh I would try to set up an LSX style lid etc. Or get an SLP Ultra Z hood. I wish I could afford one of those bad boys.... :(

I'm referring to the VFN 3" SS hood. It's hugeee and mean.

Still routes the air all twisty turny and over the hot engine...

But it's soo sexy!!