LS intake prefference? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

riz · 12-14-2022, 05:40 PM

Which would you prefer and why?

Holley fabricated intake
Summit Racing fabricated intake

RIZ

kipps · 12-14-2022, 06:08 PM

Honestly, neither.

What are you going for? Performance, economy, or looks? On my LS swap project, I'm putting less emphasis on looks than on the other two. I'm using the stock GM TBSS/GMT900 intake manifold.

If appearance is the main goal, then choose whichever looks the best to you.

riz · 12-14-2022, 07:10 PM

Honestly... that's the look I want.... I'll have plenty of performance and I just don't like the look of the stock plastic intakes...BUT... If if I did, I would go with the Trailblazer intake too.

**THI** · 12-15-2022, 11:17 AM

The Dorman LS7 intake is a popular performance upgrade. It flow very well and has a clean look.

LS short box · 12-15-2022, 09:41 PM

I like and have used the LS6 and LS3 intakes on a number of swaps. Depends on the heads.
I do like the look of the fab type intakes but per the folks over on LS1tech.com they give away a bunch of low end torque. If I was building a big inch (400 cubes and up) LS depending on the cam I doubt a person would notice.
A number of years ago Hot Rod mag tested all available LS intakes and showed the results.

12-14-2022, 05:40 PM	#1
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	LS intake prefference? Which would you prefer and why? Holley fabricated intake Summit Racing fabricated intake RIZ __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

12-14-2022, 06:08 PM	#2
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: LS intake prefference? Honestly, neither. What are you going for? Performance, economy, or looks? On my LS swap project, I'm putting less emphasis on looks than on the other two. I'm using the stock GM TBSS/GMT900 intake manifold. If appearance is the main goal, then choose whichever looks the best to you. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

12-14-2022, 07:10 PM	#3
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: LS intake prefference? Honestly... that's the look I want.... I'll have plenty of performance and I just don't like the look of the stock plastic intakes...BUT... If if I did, I would go with the Trailblazer intake too. __________________ RIZ 81 C10 short box 82 K5 Blazer

12-15-2022, 11:17 AM	#4
THI Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 172	Re: LS intake prefference? The Dorman LS7 intake is a popular performance upgrade. It flow very well and has a clean look.

12-15-2022, 09:41 PM	#5
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,939	Re: LS intake prefference? I like and have used the LS6 and LS3 intakes on a number of swaps. Depends on the heads. I do like the look of the fab type intakes but per the folks over on LS1tech.com they give away a bunch of low end torque. If I was building a big inch (400 cubes and up) LS depending on the cam I doubt a person would notice. A number of years ago Hot Rod mag tested all available LS intakes and showed the results.



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