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07-31-2008, 02:35 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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New intake elbow
Finally got rid of the stupid stock intake elbow, replaced it with a aluminum one. What do you think?
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07-31-2008, 02:39 PM
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I hope you got it for free.
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07-31-2008, 02:40 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Nope.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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07-31-2008, 02:44 PM
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My condolences. 
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07-31-2008, 02:46 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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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.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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07-31-2008, 02:51 PM
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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 
If you are happy with it, then that's all that counts.
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07-31-2008, 02:54 PM
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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.
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07-31-2008, 02:57 PM
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In that case Congrats!!! 
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07-31-2008, 03:00 PM
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my car came with one, i think its sweet
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07-31-2008, 03:11 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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However, the one downside, is that it was not designed for a 58mm TB. Next upgrade, LSX style!
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07-31-2008, 04:26 PM
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i got the same one!
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07-31-2008, 04:36 PM
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That three people for the crappy intake elbows, what now Tsar?
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07-31-2008, 04:39 PM
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Um...I have one too, its just useless, that's all.
Last edited by Tsar; 07-31-2008 at 04:42 PM.
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07-31-2008, 04:41 PM
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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.
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07-31-2008, 07:25 PM
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It won't rip 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.
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07-31-2008, 07:56 PM
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I am liking it too, my only complaint is that it is on the small side.
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07-31-2008, 08:01 PM
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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?
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07-31-2008, 08:05 PM
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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.
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07-31-2008, 08:08 PM
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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.
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07-31-2008, 08:09 PM
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SS hood eh. 58mm is a bit un needed, same with porting intake.
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07-31-2008, 08:14 PM
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when you're goin 383 it's needed. and not just an SS hood. the SS hood on steroids by VFN.
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07-31-2008, 08:16 PM
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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....
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07-31-2008, 08:43 PM
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I'm referring to the VFN 3" SS hood. It's hugeee and mean.
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07-31-2008, 08:56 PM
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Still routes the air all twisty turny and over the hot engine...
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07-31-2008, 09:00 PM
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But it's soo sexy!!
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