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camcojb

04-02-2008, 12:53 PM

As some of you know, I'm selling my Hogan setup and bought the new PMC intake http://www.precision-metalcraft.com/. First thought, absolutely beautiful work. Very unique look. Many will wonder why change as the Hogan's is a great manifold also. I have a few reasons.

I originally ordered a manifold from a pic on their website; they don't use part number per se, so I told him what I was looking for. I wanted a rounded top, but when it arrived it was the standard flat top with bolt on plate. Looked great so it wasn't a big issue.

I also set it up for hidden fuel rails, which meant you needed to use the ultra short LS7 injectors. The largest you can get that I'm aware of is 65#, and that will limit my engine, need a larger injector.

So when Kevin showed the pics of this new manifold I was in love........ :yes: Gives me the rounded top I wanted, larger injectors, uses standard GM throttle body, and uses stock o-ring factory gaskets. I can't say how cool this manifold looks, and at $2250 retail it's several hundred dollars cheaper than the alternatives. It also incorporates some extended runners and stacks inside the plenum which should make great torque. Here's the pics:

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20366.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20365.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20359.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20357.jpg

Jody

Nine Ball

04-02-2008, 12:59 PM

nice looking intake, and that is a good price too. The CNC billet runner LS7 intake I had built cost about $4K.

camcojb

04-02-2008, 01:03 PM

nice looking intake, and that is a good price too. The CNC billet runner LS7 intake I had built cost about $4K.

yes, it really is, and Jeff at Precision Metalcraft is a great guy to work with.

Jody

deuce_454

04-02-2008, 01:05 PM

wow i want one... not sure need it, but its soooo nice looking, it also looks much more boost friendly than the flat top on the hogan... but i guess i fit can handle the vacuum at idle it should handle boost as well...

Payton King

04-02-2008, 01:09 PM

XcYZ

04-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Wow, what a work of art. :hail: That's an extremely bad ass part. That's going to be the crowing jewel on your kick ass motor, Jody! The price is amazing, too.

Stuart Adams

04-02-2008, 01:26 PM

As some of you know, I'm selling my Hogan setup and bought the new PMC intake. First thought, absolutely beautiful work. Very unique look. Many will wonder why change as the Hogan's is a great manifold also. I have a few reasons.

I originally ordered a manifold from a pic on their website; they don't use part number per se, so I told him what I was looking for. I wanted a rounded top, but when it arrived it was the standard flat top with bolt on plate. Looked great so it wasn't a big issue.

I also set it up for hidden fuel rails, which meant you needed to use the ultra short LS7 injectors. The largest you can get that I'm aware of is 65#, and that will limit my engine, need a larger injector.

So when Kevin showed the pics of this new manifold I was in love........ :yes: Gives me the rounded top I wanted, larger injectors, uses standard GM throttle body, and uses stock o-ring factory gaskets. I can't say how cool this manifold looks, and at $2250 retail it's several hundred dollars cheaper than the alternatives. It also incorporates some extended runners and stacks inside the plenum which should make great torque. Here's the pics:

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20366.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20365.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20359.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude%20357.jpg

Jody

That is amazing. I like it better than the Hogan you had and it was killer also. Very nice change, final answer, right. LOL. You da man.

DOOM

04-02-2008, 01:53 PM

Jody this car just keeps getting better!!!!!!!!!:wow:

Rybar

04-02-2008, 02:31 PM

Talk about car jewelry... Nice score Jody :thumbsup:

Streetking

04-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Sweet!!

SW

awr68

04-02-2008, 02:51 PM

Very nice Jody!! And quick shipping as well!!

7TSS

04-02-2008, 03:51 PM

Nothing better than functional bling hehehe. Looks bad@$$.

lil427z

04-02-2008, 03:58 PM

jody that is nice. i will have mine friday and then i can finish my lsx 427.
so i will be busy this week end.
rick k:D

Steve1968LS2

04-02-2008, 04:31 PM

Too bad it won't fit an LS2..

90mm TB? Does it have a spot for the MAP sensor and is it in the front or the back?

Just curious.. Oh, and VERY nice.. :)

KPC67

04-02-2008, 04:32 PM

Very Nice!

camcojb

04-02-2008, 04:34 PM

Too bad it won't fit an LS2..

90mm TB? Does it have a spot for the MAP sensor and is it in the front or the back?

Just curious.. Oh, and VERY nice.. :)

why won't it fit an LS2? That's what I have it on. There are four vacuum ports on the underside of the plenum for map, power brakes, pcv, vacuum/boost gauge, etc.

He can make them for a 75mm or 90mm tb, or probably whatever size you wanted.

Jody

James OLC

04-02-2008, 04:42 PM

Very nice piece. I've been thinking about talking to them about an intake for the LS7. Looks to be a quality part at a reasonable price from a company that appears great to work with - an awesome fit.

JamesJ

04-02-2008, 06:07 PM

Very very nice....

jeff hanson

04-02-2008, 06:52 PM

Jody, you seriously have the sweetest engine I have ever seen. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better! :hail: :hail:

camcojb

04-02-2008, 07:26 PM

I would guess that it is too much manifold for a 425 rwhp stock cube LS1probably kill the bottom end. Which is a good thing because if it was equal to or better than my Fast 90mm, I would have one on order today.

Geez, I love your motor!

I've got a feeling with that longer runner setup they have extended into the plenum, that it will make very nice low and mid-range torque.

Jody

victionone

04-02-2008, 07:28 PM

Do you guys think there is power to be made with this intake manifold on an all motor setup? I know that people usually gain nothing and even lose some down low with a sheet metal intake manifold. Katech even tested out a few on a LS7 and reported no power gains. This manifold has a decent length runner so I wonder how will it perform. I'm looking for something nice to sit on my LS7. ;)

V8TV

04-02-2008, 07:28 PM

Jody,

Looks awesome! Congrats!

camcojb

04-02-2008, 07:49 PM

Jody,

Looks awesome! Congrats!

Kevin,

You sir, are a very bad influence.................... :lol: Thanks for the info, very happy with Jeff and PMC.

Jody

camcojb

04-02-2008, 07:50 PM

Steve1968LS2

04-02-2008, 08:41 PM

why won't it fit an LS2? That's what I have it on. There are four vacuum ports on the underside of the plenum for map, power brakes, pcv, vacuum/boost gauge, etc.

He can make them for a 75mm or 90mm tb, or probably whatever size you wanted.

Jody

Oh, I'm sorry.. for some reason I thought you had an LS7..

Very cool.. now you have me thinking.. I wonder if it would be too much intake from my 550 hp LS2? maybe a bigger cam..

awr68

04-02-2008, 08:51 PM

And this is how we help eachother spend their money!! :lol:

Vegas69

04-02-2008, 09:50 PM

Wow!! That is one of the nicest parts I have seen yet.

Payton King

04-03-2008, 05:30 AM

Test it against the FAST 90 you have on your car in a back to back comparison...then switch cams.

I sure would like to see that story as well as quite a few others if I were to guess.

lil427z

04-03-2008, 03:53 PM

no power gains in power just looks kool as hell . for more power use a truck
manifold . jeff s told me that.
rick k

Precision Metal

04-03-2008, 05:11 PM

Autokraft

04-03-2008, 05:16 PM

Nice piece Jeff:hail:

Kurt

lil427z

04-03-2008, 05:26 PM

jeff, looking forward to friday. i will have lsx 427 ready to run this weekend.
thanks for your help.
rick k:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

camcojb

04-03-2008, 05:46 PM

Thank you everybody for the kind words, I would like to clarify something that rick k said. On a STOCK engine the manifold will not produce any extra power. We have seen up to a 10 HP gain when used in conjuction with a built engine. Also in a turbo application an aluminum manifold will allow you to run more boost witch equals more power.
Thanks, Jeff

good info Jeff. I would think the extended runners would bump the torque. Rick is going to be very happy with his purchase................. :yes: :thumbsup:

Jody

tjbruning

04-03-2008, 09:08 PM

Thank you everybody for the kind words, I would like to clarify something that rick k said. On a STOCK engine the manifold will not produce any extra power. We have seen up to a 10 HP gain when used in conjuction with a built engine. Also in a turbo application an aluminum manifold will allow you to run more boost witch equals more power.
Thanks, Jeff

email sent... (6.1 HEMI related)

great looking. Love the sand car body's shown on your site as well :thumbsup:

XcYZ

04-04-2008, 05:18 AM

Welcome, Jeff. Glad to see you stop in. :cheers:

Mean 69

04-04-2008, 12:29 PM

I'll attest to Jeff as being an outstanding guy to work with, super nice, honest and sincere. Beyond the manifolds, he is an amazing sheet metal fabricator, like WAY over the top. I have two of the very first units for the L92/LS3 heads (in fact they used my heads to model the intake flanges for the cnc cuts). I don't have any power figures yet, but when we flow tested them relative to the stock L76 style intake (in conjunction with my ported heads), they flowed a bit better. What is important to note beyond that though is that the runner length on the PMC unit is shorter than the factory style units, which helps the power on the top. LS based motors don't mind rev'ing at all so this is nothing but a good thing. Would be perfect for forced induction engines too.

Nice to see other folks agree with the quality, nice pieces.
Mark