LS truck intake shave

I wanted to give some tips I learned after shaving a couple of these LS truck intakes
Here is the link for the $16 plastic welder
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[@randy6350]

BEST VIDEO FOR SHOWING HOW TO ACTUALLY WELD / FILL THE HOLES, THANKS SO MUCH‼ 👍 👍

[@f1hotrod527]

Wow, his finished intake looks way better than the rest I have seen. They all look much better than stock, but his looks like it should be the focal point of the engine.

[@yamahaxs6501]

NIce! I have room under the hood for the truck intake, and I don't wanna spend money when the truck intake flows so well. Saving money and having a sweet looking intake to boot is a win.

[@robertvillarino4280]

Nice move,I was laughing cause I have the harbor freight tool already in the garage.Great video

[@Lsxtransam83]

Thanks 👍

[@mazi_nation]

Could you make a video about relocating the connections on the back of the intake?

[@hugglepot]

Could this process be used to relocate the throttle body horizontally to the top of an intake manifold, then use a round aircleaner to mimic a carburetor engine?

[@Lsxtransam83]

I’m sure it’s possible, these intakes already sit high as it is though. I wouldn’t recommend it, seems like a lot of work and then getting a throttle body to work correctly in that orientation would also be tricky.

[@hugglepot]

@@Lsxtransam83 Thankyou. It will be in a 33Ford engine bay so plenty of room above the manifold. I see plenty of carby intake manifolds for the LS but no Efi that enable the use of an original throttle body on top where a carby would normally sit. I'm restricted for space at the front as I am using the stock firewall.

[@mattrage1673]

how about a video of how you made it look so good after? the paint and such

[@Lsxtransam83]

Probably going to making a video soon!

[@mattrage1673]

@@Lsxtransam83 strong reply time lol.. I look forward to it

[@Lsxtransam83]

@@mattrage1673 people are asking $200-$250 for these online and they look terrible

[@Lsxtransam83]

@@mattrage1673 haha I liked the comment months ago! Just didn’t think I would be making another one

[@mattrage1673]

@@Lsxtransam83 well your subs are waiting lol

[@jimsmirh2406]

Pretty slick work there man.

[@vinnievintage7725]

You are an artist. Beautiful job!

[@dernolddodge]

I’m using a truck Ls engine in my 56 Chevy. I want to shave my intake but I’m not sure what all I need to keep when shaving it. What do I need to keep and what can I relocate?

[@TheCrxx]

Nice work!

[@kevinhumphrey932]

How do the shaved intakes up hold under boosted applications Thank you

[@Lsxtransam83]

No idea

[@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?

[@nairblab4061]

Sweet, didn't even know this was an option! What did you do with the front accessory drive? How'd you make that all fit under the hood?

[@Lsxtransam83]

So I used all the original accessory’s from the Tahoe, I had to notch the hood structure a lil

[@tyrannosaurusmex5033]

Awesome im.actually just starting to do my intake

[@oscaraguiararroyo8399]

If I send you mine can yu do it ?

[@MichaelGedies]

Is it necessary to poke the joint with the tip rather than just smoothing it with the heating element?

[@Lsxtransam83]

Michael Gedies well I explain why I do that in the video. Is it necessary... I think so. If you just go over the top, it won’t be as strong , and when you sand it, you would be removing the only material holding it together

[@abbasalkaabi6525]

Do you sell that intake?

[@fivepointeightnate]

Wonder how much boost it would take to pop those plugs out?

[@Lsxtransam83]

I’m not sure, but I’ve yet to see one that has blown apart

[@DHill-dx8gw]

Do you sell intakes already shaved and sanded for paint ?

[@Lsxtransam83]

@@DHill-dx8gw I have never sold them. I did one for a friend and I did mine

[@DHill-dx8gw]

Could I pay you too do one for me ?

[@Lsxtransam83]

I’m open to offers

[@ASEWorldClassTech]

Isn't this the worst intake the LS series has for performance.

[@jessemclinden8055]

Thanks for the video. Good info.

[@jameerchavis6135]

Do you have a vid of how to relocate the sensors to the rear of the intake??

[@Lsxtransam83]

I’m in the process of making one

[@kevinc5917]

@@Lsxtransam83 any update? This is awesome

[@Lsxtransam83]

@@kevinc5917 half way done with the next video

[@Jaybug19]

Does anyone know where I can get my intake shaved in Milwaukee Wi. Or near Wisconsin.

[@damein17]

How well does this hold up to boost?

[@Lsxtransam83]

No idea

[@d1bigshifter737]

Are you shaving it to be able to put that in a car ? Also is it a better intake than the car what are your gains?

[@mrmidnight32]

These always look amazing in pictures. But in person they look terrible. Can always see the thick rattle can job, or just the full scratched dull finish from sanding. I want to do this but you can always tell they are DIY jobs.

[@Lsxtransam83]

CK_32 well I painted mine with base coat clear coat so it is a professional job and looks great in person

[@krisball6695]

What did you use to trim the pieces to fill the holes? I tried using snips/diagonal cutters and the plastic is way to hard for me to do the rest. Any advice? Thanks.

[@Lsxtransam83]

0:20 lol 😂

[@krisball6695]

Yes, I understand a sawzall to remover pieces from intake. What I asked is what tool did you use to trim scrap pieces to fill holes.

[@Lsxtransam83]

Kris Ball 3” roloc disk grinder 2:09

[@earlbond007]

Hey lsx my question is can the intake still withstand the added pressure the air from a turbo may cause or is it strictly na applications?

[@Lsxtransam83]

earlbond007 I’m not sure how this custom intake will handle boost

[@earlbond007]

@@Lsxtransam83 ok cool please let me know if one of yours sees any boost lol

[@mk-jm5tv]

The intake is gonna flow. I’d bet $1000 it’s fine

[@clementfortin4315]

Nice work! What did you do with the evap purge solenoid for clearance?

[@Lsxtransam83]

Clement Fortin everything is on the back with plenty of clearance

[@tatt2d769]

@@Lsxtransam83 are you selling these? if so where or how do i get a hold of you?

[@Lsxtransam83]

Tatt2d 76 no I just did one for a friend. It’s not really worth the anyone’s money because you can get the ls1 intakes for what it costs to do this (labor)

[@mathewhunt81]

no views of when its finished? :(

[@Lsxtransam83]

Just started recording a new video of the full process. That particular intake, was put on hold because the car was sold.

[@michaell3541]

how did you check for leaks

[@Lsxtransam83]

when you plastic weld right you wont have leaks. And you would see holes. You can always shine a light into the intake.

[@michaell3541]

@@Lsxtransam83 was curious if you were just counting on the filler to eliminate leaks. I ran mineral spirits through and found a few mainly the pressure sensor when I relocated it to the back.

[@limabravo6065]

Has anyone done this with forced induction?

[@thehighspeedhavins3033]

Yes

[@limabravo6065]

Sneakysnakes gaming / any leaks from the welded areas?

[@thehighspeedhavins3033]

not so far

[@limabravo6065]

Sneakysnakes gaming Cool thanks

[@mk-jm5tv]

Shouldn’t leak. It’s minimal vacuum. Even if some spots are VERY thin it will still be ok.

[@robertscott9505]

How much would you change to my Gen 4 intake?

[@Lsxtransam83]

Depends on the color, but around $300

[@texmextu2]

Truck intake the best intake for an ls swap..? What about aftermarket intakes ?

[@miguel300ish]

Because you can use all oem parts and find replacement at junkyard for cheaper like fuel rails and injectors .. Plus the truck intake outflows the ls1 intake so its not bad man .

[@calebbarnes3370]

Where do you run the map?

[@Lsxtransam83]

On the back

[@dwashingtonkites]

Very nice thanks for the helpful video

[@Tokenutha]

What do you do about vacuum ports after ?

[@xraptorx9388]

You can move them all to the back

[@kevinc5917]

@@xraptorx9388 and just plastic weld them in too? in any location? What about the sensor thats on the top near the back of it? Cant remember which sensor it is

[@Lsxtransam83]

Map sensor, move it to the back also

[@MrCreativone]

How well does the intake perform? Any changes to hp and torque? Clean work great job, thinking of doing it myself.

[@Lsxtransam83]

MrCreativone it’s all just for looks

[@MrCreativone]

Ok I'm up for a change of ugly intake to smooth and clean even without any performance changes. Still great job and keep content coming.

[@drptp5017]

@@Lsxtransam83 i would like to buy one from you?

[@mk-jm5tv]

Summit racing and Brian tooley said that it increases horsepower by 76hp.

[@gainz_9126]

@@mk-jm5tv oh really? Lol

[@demariojason]

What Body filler please?

[@Lsxtransam83]

demariojason z-grip

[@demariojason]

@@Lsxtransam83 thanks bro!! I want to take out the time and tell you that I previously did a lq4 intake; not quite like this, and it came out like crap. LoL! I watch your video over & over and modeled your techniques. It came out soooo much better!!! No leaks, etc. I'll just need to put a little bit of body filler on it to give it a smoother appearance. I really want to thank you very, very much for this awesome video man, and quick response.

[@Mforxzagarcia]

Its better to use a DA so u won't get scratch marks. Instead of using body filler guys I encourage u 2 use plastic Weld filler its stronger better

[@Lsxtransam83]

Mforxza1987 garcia I disagree, d a sander will not leave less scratches that hand sanding or using a block. You just have to do it correctly. You are more Likely to cause issues with a powered sander. If you use the right grits you don’t have to worry about scratch marks

[@Lsxtransam83]

Mforxza1987 garcia also unless you are working with a flexible plastic. Body filler will do a fine job. Everyone has preference.

[@MudBucketGaming]

Cool trick !

[@CClassCowboys]

What kind of paint did you use?

[@Lsxtransam83]

Delicate Zest the basecoat is lesonal and I’m not sure what clear I used. I think I used a house brand clear that’s similar to chroma base

[@CClassCowboys]

Cool thanks

[@albertosanchez3718]

how much would you charge me to do one for me lol

[@Lsxtransam83]

Alberto Sanchez it would probably be cheaper to just buy a ls1/2 intake. Because I use automotive paint and primer on these, so it’s kinda pricey.

[@christopherbuchanan8319]

I'm sorry dude it seems like you had a really good idea and it's worth investing a little bit of Interest into but as far as being a welder and seeing what you were doing yes you are seal welding that plastic but you do realize and your intake pressures are we going to blow that s*** out of your hood and if it hasn't yet then I would be extremely surprised once again where you're doing is awesome but your personal technique need some investing into because I would never do that to to my truck it looks like you are just asking for issues

[@Lsxtransam83]

Christopher Buchanan thanks, it’s held up fine so far!

[@Ls3guy]

You musted have watch my friend marks video on this aka agearhead4life

[@Lsxtransam83]

Randall Wyatt I have. Watched his videos, but not one of him shaving an intake.

[@Ls3guy]

@@Lsxtransam83 lol

[@Ls3guy]

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[@Lsxtransam83]

Ya that looks like it would take a whole lot longer

[@lilmacu23]

Hey I'll buy one from you

[@lilmacu23]

With fuelrail

[@lilmacu23]

I got a 89 trans am GTA I had since March I'm restoring.

[@Lsxtransam83]

matthew scherer man I don’t have any for sale I just have mine and a buddy’s

[@lilmacu23]

Pick one up at the junk yard and I'll more than compensate you for your time if you want to email me my email is [e-mail]

[@bernardmendez2594]

How much would you charge me to shave mine ? I could ship it to you ...

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Nah, i dont like modifying factory formed parts. Just like stock stereo systems

[@Lsxtransam83]

ShadowOps Airman1 hahahaha, ya well nothing about this motor swap is factory. I had to shave the intake for it to fit.

[@DAVIDISEPIC1111]

boring ass

[@arsmitty1415]

There is a simple stronger more reliable solution --JB WELD

[@Lsxtransam83]

AR Smitty sounds like bro science and more money and time! But there is more than 1 way to skin a cat

[@arsmitty1415]

Not one to admit wrong but your 100% write for plastic welding I no from experience in in process of redoing my intake I used Jb weld and it don’t work I’m plastic Welding it over now .

[@fuqutube]

pointless

[@Lsxtransam83]

Care to expand?

[@fuqutube]

@@Lsxtransam83 Yep, its not something anyone should waste time on. Make power, not pretty. Same old soy boy crap with bling over HP.. >; )

[@Lsxtransam83]

@@fuqutube 😂😂😂 so because it’s in the engine bay it can’t be Aesthetically pleasing? I wanted to shave the intake for clearance and I like customizing. If all I cared about was power then I wouldn’t be restoring a car with sentimental value. I also powder coated the wheels, is that pointless or should strip them for weight?

[@fuqutube]

@@Lsxtransam83 Yes strip the wheels.. Actually you could have said it was weight reduction then I would agree it is worth some effort. Im just trolling about man, dont blow a gasket lol.. Your car looks good, its just not surving any purpose therefore, pointless. 🤣

[@Lsxtransam83]

@@fuqutube to late I’m 😡😡. It’s not pointless if I made something look better lol?? Definitely not weight redirection. Using most of the plastic cut off to fill holes, body filler, primer, and paint. Did a lot of things that didn’t add any power but made it unique and better looking. I didn’t want to pop my hood and see a 2000 5.3 with a plastic votrtec cover.