LQ9 w/ 317 heads Intake Manifold Upgrade Without Swapping Heads?

[Armbarr85]

Hi guys. I recently purchased an LQ9 with 317 heads. I was wondering if anyone knew off hand what intake I can throw on WITHOUT changing the heads. My goal is to use as much stock items as I can, but I hate the look of the stock truck intake.
Also, I'm throwing it in a 68 Chevelle. If anyone has experience throwing an LQ9 in an A-Body and can chime in on clearance issues and accessory drive choice. That'll be awesome!

[camarodude87]

I have a ls1 intake on my LQ9 with 317's. Previous owner did it. I am swapping out the ls1 for a ls6 intake currently. I have a 1st Gen camaro.

[68Formula]

Any cathedral port manifold will work. The stock truck intake is actually a really good performer (just ugly). If you don't like the look you could shave it, or there are those that will do it for you (for much less than even a used LS1 or LS6 with fuel rail and injectors).

[analyte]

With a 68, you should head directly to Holley's website to check our their LS install kit that includes lower mounts, headers, and accessories that work together. It's well thought out.

Kerry

[csouth]

I'd personally use slider mounts like Dirty Dingo for the most adjustability. If you don't want to spend the coin on stainless headers, Doug's A body swap headers are a good fit. For the pan, Holley or Autokraft, but Holley pan may require the Holley frame mounts, . Just my .02

[roth2000]

I have the same motor and heads but I have an ls6 intake and ported throttle body on mine. I believe that the ls6 intake is one of the best stock intakes for our motors but I think the truck intakes are close. I also have an engine cover from a newer camaro on it as well without any hood clearance issues. My accessory drive is a typical ls1 setup.