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My WeaponX Stage 1 ported intake manifold finally came in yesterday! It took so long because he was having trouble getting cores back from other customers, so he eventually just ordered a brand new one to get ported and have sent to me (which I will gladly accept, especially considering he didn't charge me a core charge). This one is quite a bit more expensive than the FasterProms whistler ($350 vs $150), but from initial impressions it is warranted (assuming it doesn't whistle as he claims). I was tempted to swap it on quick-like last night, but decided against it to just leave well enough alone for my 3k mile roadtrip that kicks off next week. I'll likely get it swapped on in early August to make sure it's retuned and ready for the annual Shreveport cruise later that month. I haven't taken any pictures yet, but the port work is definitely more in-depth, smoother, and more uniform. After now having both WeaponX's ported intake manifold and throttle body in my possession, I'd put their quality and attention to detail to be on the same level as MAP's work (I'm still bummed MAP wasn't interested in porting the intake manifold). I'll see if I can get some pictures tonight and post them tomorrow for visual comparison vs. the FasterProms.

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Hot giggity!!! Can't wait to see your impressions of this.

Get a f'ing big cam in this thing already! :)

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Hell no :) Operation stock tune and emissions compatibility is still in full effect!

The ported IM should put me somewhere around 450whp (DynoJet) if my estimation is correct.

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That's pretty stout for mods that don't affect driveability.

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I would concur, and that is exactly my plan. Zero drawbacks or reliability concerns.

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What I wouldn't do for a rigid aluminum oil pan with a built in sealing ring ala LS versus the flimsy tin pan and RTV solution for DSM's. I spend all last night chasing down small oil leaks, meanwhile my 100K+ mile Tahoe has yet to ever shred a drop of any fluid. LS for the win!

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LT FTW :)
I just hope they prove to be as durable as the LS!

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So you didn't order that supercharger yet?

:KANE:

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Ordered...then canceled ;)
I had to remind myself it didn't fit in my plan.

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You have the Cruze for the plan! SC time!

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HAHA! This was back in December or so, and honestly has barely even crossed my mind since. I think the modding bug was starting to itch a bit but has since cleared up with a few more simple bolt-ons.

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Yea plenty of power being NA, I dont blame you!

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I'm sure it'll eventually get a Procharger kit though :p

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Do they make a cam that is mild enough that won't screw up drivability? Something similar in nature to like a DSM 264. Little bump in power, but no real noticeable drivability downfall?

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Probably, but I'm not really interested in tearing into the engine since that opens a whole new can of worms for potential oil leaks, tuning issues, etc.

*edit*
Here is pretty much what you were referring to: https://texas-speed.com/p-4547-texas...lications.aspx

By doing a cam, I would lose the Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) functionality. Not a big deal to some, but I like it for roadtrips.

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WeaponX Stage 1 LT1 ported intake manifold pics:

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...0709151641.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...0709151642.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...709151641a.jpg

The biggest difference in this port job is the lack of any internal sharp edges or lips, which are likely what caused the whistling with the previous manifold.

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Stock manifold for comparison:
FasterProms for comparison:

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Nice! I was starting to wonder if this was still a car site or just politics

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Uhh exactly

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Agreed, and you're welcome.

Next minor mod that I plan to order and stockpile for a boring weekend: C7 Z06 Z07 swaybar bushings. It turns out that all C7's with magnetic ride control (Z51 w/MRC option, Z06, & Z06 w/Z07 package) all share identical swaybars, with the Z07 getting stiffer bushings than the rest. The set of 4 should be right around $20-25 I think so I plan to get them ordered sooner or later since it should tigthen up the suspension by a little bit with minimal effect on ride quality. They're still made of rubber so there shouldn't be any additional noise.

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I got the WeaponX intake manifold installed this weekend, along with some DEI heat shroud (turned inside-out) around the radiator hoses to help shield the intake pipe from that radiant heat! I was out doing some logging in the 106F temps yesterday afternoon and the car still pulls like a train even with the A/C blasting! My tuner got the tunes updated so I'll get those flashed on tonight.

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...0808150942.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...0808150943.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...0808151002.jpg

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Did you log any change in temps?
coolant or intake?

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Mods, what mods?

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I do have logs of everything, but I have not yet reviewed them to compare any change in AIT's (nor will I most likely, I just email the logs to my tuner and stop there). Coolant and oil temps both run about 15 degrees (F) cooler than stock; I thank a bottle of Redline Water Wetter + ceramic coated exhaust manifolds for this drop.
Oh, just this air filter, basically stock!

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New drivetrain fluids inbound! I figured at 20k miles/2 years it's getting about due.

Transmission: Redline D4 ATF (gallon)
Differential: ACDelco LS 75W-90 (3 quarts)

I was considering going with Mobil 1 LS 75W-90 for the diff, but its a mixed bag of info whether or not it has the correct amount of LSD additive in it; I figured going with OEM would be the safe play there.

For the transmission, Tremec recommends a Dexron III ATF fluid, but the dealer parts counter tried to sell me something called ACDelco Manual Transmission Fluid. I decided to just skip the confusion and order tried & trued Redline since I've been using their transmission fluids for nearly 15 years.

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Pics for reference:

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...1019152102.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...1015152217.jpg

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Mmmmm...Z06 grille...

I picked one up off a guy that only had it for 2 months. Looks better + 17% increase in cooling airflow to the radiator and front brakes.

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/d...gejpg1-766.jpg

Will look like this on my car:
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...2880386494.jpg

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Looks nice! Should have got chrome lol jk

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This one?

https://www.southerncarparts.com/images/F106684736.jpg

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Mmmm, I like that.

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Looking good!

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Ok, the shark teeth would be kind of cool if you got them airbrushed haha

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The shark teeth is gimmicky, but its kind of entertaining. I prefer the black grill though!

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...and of course the seller flaked! At least he refunded my Paypal payment, so not entirely like a DSMer :lol:

I'll probably just buy a new one, maybe one of the GM parts vendors will have a good Black Friday sale.

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I think EVO owners are the new DSM'rs. I just got a Paypal dispute asking for a partial refund on Evo cams I sold. He's claiming they're 272's, I clearly looked up the numbers and they are 274/278's, exactly as I described. Theft by swindle will not be tolerated. :D

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Fact.

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Hey now, that's not nice ;)

What does that make DSM'ers then? Hot rodders now or something.

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I was referring to the "new generation" of Evo owners now that there are plenty of cheap ones in the used market. You're fine, you're an OG :p

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:D

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They're bad... Everyone wants absolute bottom barrel pricing, but nit-pick every tiny flaw, and the louder the exhaust and brighter colored the wheels and vinyl wrap are the better.