Aftermarket intake manifolds??

[LannyL81]

What aftermarket intakes work for the L81 engine? I must use the EGR valve due to emissions, but was thinking about replacing the GM intake as the cost to have it bead-blasted and powder-coated is about the same as a replacement one.

Anyone have good experience with an aftermarket one with the Q Jet?

Thanks,
LannyL81
Tucson, AZ

 

[22229stingray81]

My 'vette has an Edelbrock Perfromer intake on her currently. All smog equipment (including EGR valve) is still installed, so it looks to be a direct replacement over stock. Sorry, I cannot tell you about any horsepower or torque gains because the intake was already on it when I bought it 5 years ago. It supposedly gives you 10-15 hp.

-Tatortot

 

[kiwi vet]

Hey LannyL81

Below link to Edelbrock Performer page.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/manifolds/chevy_sb_perf.shtml

Good Luck

 

[Dave L.]

I used the 2101 with the stock carb and air cleaner. You'll have to use a thinner carb mounting gasket to maintain hood clearance. I've got about 3/8 " of hood clearance.