RebekahsZ Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 That is a great site. Thanks for sharing it with me. I'm not that brave to post there. This site is pretty gentle -so long as you don't skip the search function or get a reputation for street racing! Mistafosta- touché. Can't argue with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 You want some creative criticism go the yellowbullet.com. I'm sure they will let you know what they think ;> if you do please post a link. Not a fan BTW HAHA, WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Extrudabody now have LS1/2 ITBs with velocity stacks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistafosta Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That is awesome. On a serious note: does it rock your world when you come down from a wheelie like that or does the car settle back down smoothly? That is amazing! Its pretty smooth as long as I do it right. So far haven't had any really nasty touchdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzydicerule Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Its your car dude, thats the brilliance of it, you can do what you like. That being said. Im in the same boat as most everybody else. Fake parts piss me off, and those annoy me in the same way that the LS' FRC's annoy me, or any engine cover. and if i saw that at a car show i would laugh and remember it as the car with the fake velocity stacks, regardless of anything else done to the car. That being said, words cannot describe how badly i want a set of ITB's on an LS1 with a Dat-Comp hood scoop, dat functional cold air. they do look like theyre well made though, i will give you that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Yeah, I feel about the same way you do. I'm a little uncomfortable about them or I wouldn't have asked. Keeping them for now but I don't know if I'll keep them in the long run. I grew up looking at multi-port induction systems and wild 6 or 8 carb systems. I love the look, but I don't want the headaches. Thanks for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 The australian v8 supercar engines have an awesome looking cross ram intake on them-a company like Kinsler probably has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 The australian v8 supercar engines have an awesome looking cross ram intake on them-a company like Kinsler probably has them Something like this? If I ever built a V8 Car I would probably dish out the cash for a Intake Mani like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 It looks great and is "real" but you have a couple of challenges associated with it. You have all those butterflies to synch. You also have a certain amount of mess and fire risk due to fuel standoff, float bowel venting fuel most, flame and fuel backfires and fuel drip from the venturis when you choke it, stick a float needle or flood it. To each his own. I used to get excited by this sort of thing but having lived with it, I'm in love with single throttle body EFI. There is a ford owner in the web club who runs this very setup. I wonder where he stands on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 engine assembly porn-with manifold pics.This is a gm-holden engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageRatt13 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I think its pretty cool due to the fact that I love velocity stacks but its a bummer its not functional. You should try and figure out a way to run your intake through that bracket. Im sure it couldnt be too difficult and then it would atleast be functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Oh dear, looks like I'll have to ditch mine before I even use the car! Edited May 8, 2012 by Boy from Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I don't think the Aussie V8 Supercars use LSx motors. Even though I live here I can't stand them - more an open-wheeler man myself. Pretty sure the Supercars use old Aussie-made cast iron blocks, but I could be wrong. (edit) Well I am wrong - hardly any production items in those motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Boy from Oz: Stay Calm and Carry On! Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I like the ferrari valve covers it's not actually a ferrari motor tho is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Cool time lapse. However, the prices are largely inflated on a lot of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I started this thread, for the most part, to gauge interest for turning my bracket into a prototype for a production run. I figure I'd have $85 in the stacks, plus probably about 50 in the bracket to get it plasma cut, dressed and bent. Then a few bucks for hardware and the run-around. So, I was thinking it would cost about $200 to make for other people. The interest has been poor, so I'm not sweating it. Once I got poor reviews, I've just had as much fun as possible ( I like some good-hearted teasing and practical jokes ). I wonder what function would be required in order to be considered "functional." They hold water well when it rains, so perhaps I could remove my hood and get an environmental conservation grant for rainwater storage. If I mountd a fan under them, I could state that they increase engine airflow...now maybe that will work - especially if I list them as a "must have" in a performance catalog. I'll continue this thread so long as it is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzydicerule Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 you could mount them a bit higher and build an airbox, something similar to the 2003 and 2004 mustang MAch 1 shaker hood. Basicallt have the velocity stacks terminate in a plenum above the intake, then either ome right around to the TB or go to your filter for ram air or something of the sort. With a drain vent of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) unsubscribed!!! Edited May 8, 2012 by stony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Apologies to 'randy 77zt' for reposting that you-tube link. RebekahsZ - An issue with faux ram tubes is you need to hide the GM throttle body. Here is an idea to test you - reverse the manifold so the TB is at the rear. You would have to fabricate a concealed cold air intake and may even pipe it through the cowl but it would add to the illusion. I simply covered my intake with the scoop. I like the ferrari valve covers it's not actually a ferrari motor tho is it? Heck no, it's an LS1 with a few bit of folded aluminium sheet. The tubes are stainless but the trims holding the mesh were made from Coke Cola cans - you can still see the red paint on the underside. Edited May 9, 2012 by Boy from Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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