$25 and some time can really change an LS truck intake - Shop Talk 6

[@danred7419]

Yes this video was very helpful, just would like to see how you put the sensors on the back of the intake.

[@jeremywilson2965]

Yes, the intake looks way better than before.thanks man.

[@DeathStalkerAlpha]

this thing slaps. it looks great. even the cover where the purge valve was.

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@davidconley3610]

Probably the best I’ve seen of these done 👍

[@kevinhumphrey932]

They will not stand boost after they are shaved

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

I clicked on this thinking the video was about porting/polishing, or improving horses somehow. Started being a little disappointed when I realized it was just cosmetic. The end result looks so good, I'm super glad I stayed till the end! The 'Vortec' truck intakes leave alot to be desired for looks after you remove all that plastic resonator intake, beauty cover crap. My Envoy XL 5.3l has a cold air intake and other goodies, certainly doesn't disappoint on power or dependability, but not the prettiest underhood.

[@HardCoreFab]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@angelespana9432]

Came out bad ass. Nice job

[@teejay68c10]

Nice job, I’ve thought about sourcing someone’s throw away intake and shaving. This video is really helpful. It would be really cool if you could do a follow up video on where you relocated each of the ports to and how that worked out for you.

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks! Yes I miss that part of the project and I've been asked about that a couple of times. A follow-up video isn't a bad idea. I will work on that in the next week or so

[@bhwjrproductions]

Tony Jimenez I saw this done a while back on Agearhead4life, he relocated all the fittings to the back facing the firewall. I did the same and it seems to be working well.

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

@@HardCoreFab Did you ever post a second video on this? I cant see one. Thanks

[@HardCoreFab]

@@MAYCOCustomRestorations I never did

[@michaell3541]

about to start this process now

[@Road_Rash]

I will definitely be doing this for my LS swap...looks awesome & will save me somewhere between $600 & $800 on an aftermarket intake that does the exact same job...may still do some aftermarket fuel rails just for looks, but haven't got there yet...what's the purge valve do & why don't you need it? This doesn't cause any issues with it running?

[@HardCoreFab]

The purge valve is emissions stuff. You should do your own research for your build and state laws but more then likely you won't need it.

[@jb333zy3]

Did you get check engine light from evap not pluged up​@@HardCoreFab

[@discmotoslots]

looks good & I like the color choice too

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@615JOHNLEE]

I’m thinking of doing this, but the only thing that keeps running through my head is blowing it open when I eventually add boost.

[@HardCoreFab]

I never did add any boost to it but I have to think that it could hold 5 or 6 lbs. Or maybe not IDK LOL

[@richlaz20314]

Nice job I’m thinking about doing this myself to my LS 6.2 that’s going in my 82 C10.

[@HardCoreFab]

It takes some time but I think it's worth it. The C10 sounds like a sweet build! I have an 81 I want to LS at some point.

[@dioniciorosado7763]

I wanna know where you going to hook up the purg valve ??

[@HardCoreFab]

I deleted it.

[@dioniciorosado7763]

@@HardCoreFab what about engine light my friend

[@HardCoreFab]

It can be tuned out.

[@dioniciorosado7763]

@@HardCoreFab 👍🔥

[@nealschwabauer6171]

Do you know what kind of material that intake is made of. It looked to me to be made from ABS. If so there is no adhesive that bonds to it.

[@HardCoreFab]

It is a nylon polymer

[@johnparrish9215]

It looks good, but Hydrodipping it with Skulls would be a thing to do for me.

[@DadBot_Steve]

Awesome video!! I actually just started this project with my son. He’s 4 yrs old and was able to follow along very nicely. It looks amazing, how’s it held up over the past year?

[@HardCoreFab]

It's great you are starting him young, we need more gearheads! The intake has held up great, thanks for watching!

[@billydamnit]

This is fantastic. Good for you and him!

[@keithridlen7122]

I just saw this for the first time, I'm now 7-8 videos deep into my research. One thing nobody is discussing - what's the durability? One person said he's gone 2000 miles (which is nothing) another guy said he's running 10 lb of boost but that doesn't mean he ran it for any length of time. I'd be doing this on a test manifold before my daily driver... Any testimonials?

[@HardCoreFab]

I 've ran mine for over a year and no problems. I haven't added any boost but I don't think it will be a big deal for 6 or 8 lbs maybe 10 Idk.

[@keithridlen7122]

@@HardCoreFab thanks for the reply, the manifold looks terrible so I fully support the mods. I'm thinking of plastic welding 1, applying a plastic epoxy 2 and adding some variety of fiberglass or metal screen before the epoxy hardens 3 to fully reinforce the manifold. After putting in all the time & energy it's a job I only want to do once.

[@glennladd5481]

do you think doing this will give me enough hood clearance for a car swap. i would rather much put time into doing this instead of paying almost a grand for a new ls1 or ls6 intake.

[@HardCoreFab]

You will gain some. Break out the tape measure and see!

[@adamosborne4053]

Looks cool brotha I got to do mine now

[@duaneschuur5524]

Where did you end up putting the MAP sensor

[@HardCoreFab]

In the back by the fire wall

[@Devinrocks2012]

Looks great. What did you do about the huge wiring harness that usually sits on top or are your running a stand alone?

[@HardCoreFab]

Yes sir! A stand alone harness looks so much better and the price of them has came down so much that it's hard to justify all the time to rework a stock ones

[@Icepressa]

Hey I got a question for you, if I cut that purge valve like You did? What does that do, can I delete this!

[@HardCoreFab]

It's not needed to run it's for emissions so depending on what state you live in and what your vehicle is that might be something you need to keep

[@Icepressa]

@@HardCoreFab awesome thanks a lot for the fast response I’m in process of shaving the intake right now! I’m out in Canada we don’t have emission testing anymore 👌

[@nathanvanhuis5679]

What did you end up doing with your map sensor?

[@HardCoreFab]

Hidden in the back out of sight

[@rifleman7313]

Is a trailblazer ss intake able to be shaved in a similar way?

[@HardCoreFab]

Sure

[@CarlosLopez-zt6th]

Nice..what sensors do u need so it runs

[@HardCoreFab]

All of them I just moved them to the back where you can't see them.

[@peterlinton]

Now that's a beautiful intake...I'm curious how much u would charge to get mine to look like that

[@HardCoreFab]

With my shop rate and how long it takes it would be cheaper to buy an aluminum one.

[@adamwhitt9349]

Is that the return line going over the top of the intake?

[@HardCoreFab]

Its the stock feed for the fuel rail on the other side of the engine

[@bonezshakergarage]

Nice. Going to try this

[@smithjo4152]

What was the thought process to relocate the plugs to the back?

[@HardCoreFab]

Just a cleaner look my car has no hood

[@smithjo4152]

@@HardCoreFab it looks amazing. How difficult is it too relocate them?

[@HardCoreFab]

@@smithjo4152 Thanks it's the same process of melting plastic "plastic welding" as the rest of the intake.

[@jimmylee8459]

First thanks for making the video. I have 2 questions. #1 How well did it hold up? #2 I have a 70 chevelle, should I cut those 3 top bolts. I wanna change to a drive by wire. Thanks again.

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks for watching! I don't yet have a status report of how it will hold up long term. I posted the video just after finishing it and have yet to even fire the engine but I'm hoping to very soon. I feel pretty good about it as long as it is naturally aspirated. I do plan on putting some boost to it in the future and I am guessing we will see a failure at that point. So keep watching!

[@HardCoreFab]

As for the 3 top bolts I only left them for the bracket for my throttle cable. So if you're doing drive by wire your can look even cleaner.

[@mrbill4381]

Looks great !!!

[@jaydeee5961]

Question so u don’t need those right the sensors on top?

[@HardCoreFab]

The only thing I deleted was the EVAP stuff from this intake. The other sensors and vacuum ports were moved to the back side to give it a cleaner look

[@lit549]

I like it, its not practical for my LS swap as im needing the sensors.. nice job though, definately nice.

[@HardCoreFab]

Sensors are still there I moved them to the back side of the intake

[@BigRichEHhthang100]

Great job

[@allentapay3950]

Looks great! Nice job

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@BuddhaC5]

Amazing work

[@HardCoreFab]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@OOICU812]

Looks good.

[@robertscott9505]

Looks great

[@roberttrevino4184]

Looks good don't think I would have gone thru all that tho

[@HardCoreFab]

It was a fun little project but I'm not sure I will ever do another one.

[@OOICU812]

Definitely a lot of work.

[@jimwilfong4384]

Looking Damm good

[@HardCoreFab]

Thank you!

[@CNTablet-sg7qx]

I like it !!!

[@4793bigdaddy]

Put the engine cover back on, done.

[@HardCoreFab]

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@4793bigdaddy]

@@HardCoreFab I'm glad you took that with a sense of humor.

[@r3d1911]

Nice job just don't use it for a boosted app lol lol

[@HardCoreFab]

I've heard of people having luck with it up to like 10 lb but I'm not sure I want to try it lol

[@nyleluke]

it may look better, but I guarantee it performs much worse, so much more parasite drag inside that intake, disrupts the airflow,

[@HardCoreFab]

You're probably right, but who cares. The rest of the engine is completely stock. It's not a track or drag car, although its prettyquick. It's just a fun driver, and it still puts on a hell of a smoke show.

[@nyleluke]

as long as you like it who cares,@@HardCoreFab

[@jamessutton5372]

Yeah man good idea and i am gonna be a copycat.

[@johngray2526]

I'll pass on this project

[@HardCoreFab]

Definitely not a project for everybody!

[@johngray2526]

@@HardCoreFab it's not that I can't do it it's because I can't afford any screw ups lol I had mine off cleaned the crap out of it as I was looking at it I'm like whata ugly intake made of plastic I had said to myself don't even think about any further so I installed it back on shut the hood 😂

[@mikecastleberry9671]

Just buy a new fasst intake man

[@HardCoreFab]

That is definitely an option but now that it's done I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.

[@jimburden4632]

Looks good

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!