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Old 09-04-2009, 10:55 PM
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Kweef, this is an intake manifold I was referring too not an air intake. The heads are World products and my replacement intake manifold was an OEM composite one for an LS7. The intake manifold is larger than the stock one that came on the car originally, extending (it's longer) out into the area where the power steering reservoir is and making contact. They overlap by about 3/4". My research has led me to custom made brackets but my understanding is I will lose the stability of an OEM set up and could throw the belt under higher RPM's due to ever so slight misalignment using aftermarket brackets. I have decided not to go to manual steering due to high HP concerns. So I will continue to research the custom Aluminum sheet metal intake manifold as an alternative. Sorry I do not have the ability to take pictures - its' beyond my capability or I would.
 
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Old 09-05-2009, 01:50 AM
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maybe look for a diffreny resivioir the could clear that intake
 
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Old 09-05-2009, 10:17 AM
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That's one great idea, never thought of it. Many thanks - you may have saved me 100's of $$$'S. Thank you - bahdeets
 
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