Which intake manifold? - Page 2

ToxicJon · 03-24-2021, 08:02 AM

This is the difference of a ported msd vs ported lt2 on my Bolton car.

laynlo15 · 03-24-2021, 08:04 AM

You may not have as much torque on the low end but a good tuner can make changes to help that with some more timing down low. On the street torque can sometimes be a pain as it has a tendency to cause the tires to spin much easier. I'm still going with a ported MSD on my C7 and I just add some timing from 1000 to 4000 rpms to bring back some low end power.

laynlo15 · 03-24-2021, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ToxicJon

This is the difference of a ported msd vs ported lt2 on my Bolton car.

I'm assuming the bold lines are MSD? So about 14 hp at 6225. Nice gain.

s346k · 03-24-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ToxicJon

This is the difference of a ported msd vs ported lt2 on my Bolton car.

i will add that my car picked up 19 whp going from a ported LT1 intake to an unported msd + stock lt5 tb. haven't dynoed (and probably won't) since adding the ported msd.

laynlo15 · 03-24-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by s346k

i will add that my car picked up 19 whp going from a ported LT1 intake to an unported msd + stock lt5 tb. haven't dynoed (and probably won't) since adding the ported msd.

Those are really good numbers.

RobbyBeefcake87 · 04-01-2021, 09:24 AM

People saying lt1 or lt2 for bolt on cars but the fastest bolt on cars are on ported MSD's and high rams.

Puddin · 04-01-2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RobbyBeefcake87

People saying lt1 or lt2 for bolt on cars but the fastest bolt on cars are on ported MSD's and high rams.

Some of those fast bolt on cars have been put on a diet so that helps. For someone not looking to break the bank you can't beat the price of the Lt2 ported manifold for just a bolt on car. You also gotta remember the Lt2 is relatively new compared to the other offerings so it was either a ported Lt1 or the MSD in the beginning unless you were comfortable with buying a new hood or cutting your existing hood.

s346k · 04-01-2021, 07:18 PM

the factory LT1 intake is junk. i would at least do an LT2. none of the better intake manifolds will amount to much if one is not willing to rev the engine. i try to shift my bolt car around 6800. it's often up against the 6900 limiter, tho.

Brudda*Termite · 04-01-2021, 09:44 PM

Saw some chatter that the stock or especially ported MSD is still better than a ported LT2. High ram requires cosmetic commitment but markedly better from what I read

olblue75 · 04-01-2021, 11:39 PM

But what a ported MSD cost vs a ported LT2 IM is 5-10 hp really worth it?

s346k · 04-02-2021, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

But what a ported MSD cost vs a ported LT2 IM is 5-10 hp really worth it?

there are a lot of other mods that beg the same question. people are still buying long tubes and rotofabs for bolt on cars..

Crushin_LT1 · 04-02-2021, 09:14 AM

Do you need a tune for ported LT1 or LT2 or MSd for that matter?

03-24-2021, 08:02 AM	#15
ToxicJon Drives: 2019 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Merigold,MS Posts: 30	This is the difference of a ported msd vs ported lt2 on my Bolton car. Attached Images __________________ 2019 Camaro 1SS A10 River Side Blue Max effort tuning llc Rotofab dry, ported msd, nw 103mm Tb , speed engineering 2” headers, velossa tech,ati ud, aerospace front brakes, and flex fuel

04-01-2021, 09:24 AM	#20
RobbyBeefcake87 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,981	People saying lt1 or lt2 for bolt on cars but the fastest bolt on cars are on ported MSD's and high rams. __________________ 2000 Miata - aventi storm wheels, roll bar. 2019 Mustang GT pp1 - svt pp2 wheels, mbrp cat back, sync 3 upgrade, p1x procharger + stg2 intercooler. 2018 Colorado zr2 - zr2 sport bar, showcase spare tire. 2018 Camaro SS 1LE - GM cai, black bowties, suede knee bolsters, 1le plate frame, black fuel door, dark tails + 3rd brake light, euro side markers + led's, GM all weather floor mats, velossatech big mouth, GM strut brace. 2017 Corvette Grandsport (sold) - untouched. 2006 GTO (sold) - iat relocation, air box mod, monero side marker lights.

04-01-2021, 07:18 PM	#22
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,485	the factory LT1 intake is junk. i would at least do an LT2. none of the better intake manifolds will amount to much if one is not willing to rev the engine. i try to shift my bolt car around 6800. it's often up against the 6900 limiter, tho. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

04-01-2021, 09:44 PM	#23
Brudda*Termite Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 416	Saw some chatter that the stock or especially ported MSD is still better than a ported LT2. High ram requires cosmetic commitment but markedly better from what I read __________________ Gary 2017 2SS A8 White, Bolt-Ons, Prayed Upon

04-01-2021, 11:39 PM	#24
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,179	But what a ported MSD cost vs a ported LT2 IM is 5-10 hp really worth it? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

03-24-2021, 08:04 AM	#16
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	You may not have as much torque on the low end but a good tuner can make changes to help that with some more timing down low. On the street torque can sometimes be a pain as it has a tendency to cause the tires to spin much easier. I'm still going with a ported MSD on my C7 and I just add some timing from 1000 to 4000 rpms to bring back some low end power.

04-02-2021, 09:14 AM	#26
Crushin_LT1 Drives: 2021 LT1 6spd Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 784	Do you need a tune for ported LT1 or LT2 or MSd for that matter? __________________ Current: 2021 LT1 Camaro, 6spd, Crush, Corsa NPP, GMPP CAI, Soler Performance Throttle controller Previous: 1997 V6 Camaro, 5spd, Black

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