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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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bored intakes any good??

hey guys noob here, quick question

are these bored intake manifolds any good?? has anybody here used them?
http://www.metalaction.ca/automotive_page.htm
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 06:24 AM
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This question has been asked before, but that's ok noob

An overbored throttle body with modified butterfly and port matched intake manifold like these guys are selling will gain you about 2 - 3 HP throughout the entire RPM range. However, the cost to HP ratio is probably steep. While they did not list their price, I would imagine the final cost would approach $500+.

For one thing, the intake manifold will be expensive to ship. Or, they may offer a core refund for the manifold.

For the price, I would focus elsewhere. In fact, I would lean toward some good headers and a custom exhaust system. But if you have done all that, this may be a decent route to take. I would contact them and find out more about their prices and shipping charges.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 07:57 AM
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Thanks 96!

I was just holding on to the hope that I found the key to unluck the 3.0 with the port matched intake. Oh well back to the drawing boared....hmmm bored........bored & stroked...... (goes to scour the internet)
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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Have you checked the tech section? Theres some write ups there on various go fast or look good mods, in case you hadn't already made your way there.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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Originally posted by mycotopian
Thanks 96!

I was just holding on to the hope that I found the key to unluck the 3.0 with the port matched intake. Oh well back to the drawing boared....hmmm bored........bored & stroked...... (goes to scour the internet)
No prob! I now see that you have exhaust taken care of in your sig. I would really look into headers. I think Downey makes some that are priced competively.

The ISR mod and electric fans are worth looking into also.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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I've read several posts on this site and other sites where 3.0 users have replaced their throttle bodies with 3mm oversized and noticed nice performance gains. I would think an oversized throttle body and a matching intake would be a nice setup.
DOA is another place that sells oversize throttle bodies for Toyotas if you want more information on the subject too.
If you do a search on the world wide weird, you'll find out more info on it.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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By the way, port matching the intake manifold is not too hard if you have a dremel, an old sock, a vacuum cleaner, and a steady hand.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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thanks for all the feedback guys!!

I have scoured this site and I am already in done with my ISR mod and have my low profile bump stops on order hopefully I'll get the downey coils on order tomorrow.
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