BBK's new intake manifold (SSI)

John Del · 12-07-2005, 07:57 PM

Has anyone tried one of these new upper\lower intake manifolds from BBK? 5.0 did a shootout of various intakes including the BBK, but used the same cam for all. Would not an intake that's designed for low-end\midrange power be better off with a cam that matches it's power band?

John

tmoss · 12-09-2005, 08:39 AM

I have results of two or three tests on that intake with different combos, with one being the latest 5.0 magazine test. The BBK makes essentially the same power as a GT40 intake on a 302 or 347. If you like the looks of it - put one on, but it won't out-perform other comparable intakes.........

fiveohpatrol · 12-09-2005, 09:06 AM

that thing is pathetic. Go to the junkyard and pick up an explorer intake, you'll make more power and you'll save $400-500

Jeff Chambers · 12-11-2005, 09:46 AM

I agree completely...the BBK SSI is a waste of good aluminum. Not worth the extra trouble and expense for an intake that doesn't perform any better than a traditional long runner.

tmoss · 12-11-2005, 12:42 PM

I think BBK will have a hard time recovering R&D, mold costs, etc on that intake. It didn't do as well as the GT40 on that 347 test in the new 5.0 mag........

12-07-2005, 07:57 PM	#1
John Del Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wolcott, CT Posts: 6	BBK's new intake manifold (SSI) Has anyone tried one of these new upper\lower intake manifolds from BBK? 5.0 did a shootout of various intakes including the BBK, but used the same cam for all. Would not an intake that's designed for low-end\midrange power be better off with a cam that matches it's power band? John

12-09-2005, 08:39 AM	#2
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Re: BBK's new intake manifold (SSI) I have results of two or three tests on that intake with different combos, with one being the latest 5.0 magazine test. The BBK makes essentially the same power as a GT40 intake on a 302 or 347. If you like the looks of it - put one on, but it won't out-perform other comparable intakes......... __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

12-09-2005, 09:06 AM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: BBK's new intake manifold (SSI) that thing is pathetic. Go to the junkyard and pick up an explorer intake, you'll make more power and you'll save $400-500 __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

12-11-2005, 09:46 AM	#4
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: BBK's new intake manifold (SSI) I agree completely...the BBK SSI is a waste of good aluminum. Not worth the extra trouble and expense for an intake that doesn't perform any better than a traditional long runner. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

12-11-2005, 12:42 PM	#5
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Re: BBK's new intake manifold (SSI) I think BBK will have a hard time recovering R&D, mold costs, etc on that intake. It didn't do as well as the GT40 on that 347 test in the new 5.0 mag........ __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

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