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chevelle · 07-14-2009, 05:30 PM

Do you guys know of the best air intakes for a 5.3 swap into a 67 chevy? I dont see any sense in spending 200 plus dollars on an intake system. What are you guys using?

Shon · 07-15-2009, 08:09 AM

Depends on how flashy you want to be.
We have used GTO inlet tubes on jeeps, we have made some out of PVC pipe. The GTO and Truck CAIs have nice looking tubes that can be used. but like you say, it is $$.
I have not decided what I am going to do with mine just yet.
Are you keeping the MAF or going SD, I ask b/c this might factor into your decision.

chevelle · 07-15-2009, 09:24 AM

Yeah i'm keeping the MAF. I am thinking about PVC since this is sort of a budget build, i think i can paint it and make it look ok. I just didnt know if there was a cheap good looking option

Shon · 07-15-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chevelle

I just didnt know if there was a cheap good looking option

not usually

Ackattack · 07-15-2009, 10:47 AM

I found a nice looking polished aluminum tube/filter on ebay. It's designed for a newer truck, but will work fine for mine. It was less than $100

chevelle · 07-15-2009, 11:37 AM

Was it a brand name or not really?

jkade · 07-15-2009, 02:10 PM

I just used a $25 dollar k&n knock off filter attached to the maf and then the maf to the throttle body, it worked good for me.

chevelle · 07-15-2009, 04:07 PM

That sounds like the best idea jkade, i just didnt know if i would have enough room for that. (i dont have the motor in yet) What motor mounts did you use?

07-14-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	LS air intake? Do you guys know of the best air intakes for a 5.3 swap into a 67 chevy? I dont see any sense in spending 200 plus dollars on an intake system. What are you guys using? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-15-2009, 08:09 AM	#2
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: LS air intake? Depends on how flashy you want to be. We have used GTO inlet tubes on jeeps, we have made some out of PVC pipe. The GTO and Truck CAIs have nice looking tubes that can be used. but like you say, it is $$. I have not decided what I am going to do with mine just yet. Are you keeping the MAF or going SD, I ask b/c this might factor into your decision. __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

07-15-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: LS air intake? Yeah i'm keeping the MAF. I am thinking about PVC since this is sort of a budget build, i think i can paint it and make it look ok. I just didnt know if there was a cheap good looking option __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-15-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: LS air intake? I found a nice looking polished aluminum tube/filter on ebay. It's designed for a newer truck, but will work fine for mine. It was less than $100 __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-15-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: LS air intake? Was it a brand name or not really? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-15-2009, 02:10 PM	#7
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: LS air intake? I just used a $25 dollar k&n knock off filter attached to the maf and then the maf to the throttle body, it worked good for me.

07-15-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: LS air intake? That sounds like the best idea jkade, i just didnt know if i would have enough room for that. (i dont have the motor in yet) What motor mounts did you use? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck Last edited by chevelle; 07-15-2009 at 04:08 PM.



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