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Old 05-08-2015, 12:03 PM
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Default Plastic intake manifold splitting= Holley high ram?

So I went to go get my truck tuned this morning and before tuning it they smoke tested it. Well this thing was leaking all over the damn place from the seams. So now I guess I need to upgrade. Will the Holley high ram clear the hood and cowl on the nnbs or do I need the mid ram? Any other intake manifolds out there that I should consider? I want something that will put the throttle body as close to the stock location as possible(for cold side piping) and something that requires little modification to work(sensors, wires and such). NO FAST lol
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By seams do you mean the intake gasket area or the actual seems of the manifold?
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By seams do you mean the intake gasket area or the actual seems of the manifold?
Yes not the gaskets, the actual seams on the intake. Its holds boost fine, but blows out smoke during the smoke test.
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I would suggest replacing the intake before spending a bunch on one you may not need. Having had both, the stock intake is much more driveable.
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a high ram will clear the hood
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Originally Posted by Jake75
a high ram will clear the hood
Thanks man. I am assuming you have one installed? Does it have provisions for the Map sensor and for a BOV boost reference? Also, can we run the stuck TB on it? Also, how do you like your D3 tune? The shop I was planning on having tune my truck's tuner is moving so......
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You must be pats cousin?? He told me about this the other day. Def go with the hi ram
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Originally Posted by Atomic
I would suggest replacing the intake before spending a bunch on one you may not need. Having had both, the stock intake is much more driveable.
I'd listen to this man right here!
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Originally Posted by Atomic
I would suggest replacing the intake before spending a bunch on one you may not need. Having had both, the stock intake is much more driveable.
Do you mind elaborating on what you mean more drivable? I was about to buy a hi ram for my DD turbo build on my lq9. I've been in a few vehicles that had them and they drove great but wasn't in them for long periods of time.
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Originally Posted by 06 4.8
Do you mind elaborating on what you mean more drivable? I was about to buy a hi ram for my DD turbo build on my lq9. I've been in a few vehicles that had them and they drove great but wasn't in them for long periods of time.
Right!? Pats running one and that bitch seems pretty drivable lol. I don't see how a high ram could make it less drivable. It "may" kill the bottom end some but I'm not to worried about that.


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