Lbz Mp Vs. Afe Mp - Page 4

RedBowTies88 · 11-10-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowtrain

KB is right the metal cannot flow as well. that is why for example the k&n intake that is metal does not flow as well as the plastic. just look at the casting in the afe then look at how smooth the lbz is. i still am running the afe but would like to see a smoother one made. just my.02

metal and plastic flow exactly the same...heat transfer is another story..

you must like the smell of bullchit

**Killerbee** · 11-10-2009, 09:54 AM

he is referring to the molding/casting consequences on the respective material. Sand casting (aluminum) can leave a surface that is anything but smooth.

It may or may not be a factor.

Heat Transfer: Residence time in the conduit is about 0.01 seconds. Poop aside, there are no measurable heat transfer consequence differences between the 2.

**Lowtrain** · 11-10-2009, 06:50 PM

exactly the casting marks on the inside. don't know if it does make a difference. but it deffinitly looks like it would flow better if it were smooth.

**Killerbee** · 11-10-2009, 07:45 PM

I tried doing a core box at one point. That is a really lost art.

chevymakesitizuzushakesit · 11-12-2009, 01:12 AM

i dont care either way 100 bucks more for afe brand name crap is not worth 9 % more flow ur not gona notice 9% flow air difference buy the lbz for 80 bucks cut ur intake tube and get a 4inch no hub connector and watch ur egts drop done deal imoif u got money to burn buy brand name but thats not me man

ddiesel · 11-12-2009, 07:16 AM

I notice nobody mentioned KILLERBEE's and AFE both install with no modifications to any thing else. And use stock (best) air filter.

prbishop12 · 11-16-2009, 12:27 PM

I ordered the AFE and installed it. It was a good addition to the Quadzilla programming. I have to original mouthpiece I took off if anyone want to buy it off me and bore it out themselves.. I wasn't going to do it..

DarkDMAX1022 · 11-22-2009, 04:43 PM

Installed my LBZ MP i ordered from GM parts direct yesterday and i noticed the difference immediately. The response of the throttle and turbo spool caught my attention right away, truck pulls much harder now and responds much better. Also i noticed that the old MP had a build-up of gunk around where the PCV valve was from before i blocked it. If anyone has not blocked theirs i highly recommend it.

**Killerbee** · 11-22-2009, 04:48 PM

The gunk bildup is largely a result of the restriction that was causing your performance loss.

Once Induction Overhaul is done, there is a highly reduced need to relocate the PCV, the suction is mostly gone, and the oil (which hurts nothing anyway) is greatly reduced.

RedBowTies88 · 11-22-2009, 11:51 PM

ok so if anyone out there with a banks ram air intake is out there and thinking off getting a lbz mouthpiece FORGET ABOUT IT RIGHT NOW!!! i wanted to kill myself trying to make it work with the reducing diameter intake tube on the banks is near impossible and the size is between 3 and 4 inch so you can get an actually coupler for it you need to nig rig it..

so if you have a banks intake heed my word and spend the extra on the afe piece trust me you'll be sorry if you dont...i am