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Originally Posted by
scdyne
Randy,
Would 'can' you explain/disclose why DDM decided to use a remote mount M62 instead of swapping out the stock composite intake manifold for an LSJ manifold with the M62 mounted on it? Was it a physical issue with hardware locations or a cost prohibitive issue based on availability of LSJ manifolds, etc? It's a matter of discussion on skyroadster is why I ask.
cost was a factor, as well as, physical location....if you try to use the LSJ setup, 1) the LSJ eaton is a different bolt pattern, thus you have to use only the gm unit (expensive), #2 availability (only from GM), #3 bolt this up to an LE5 in a kappa, and it will hit the brake booster and firewall., #4 belt routing...LSJ's require the double sided/ribbed belt..not easy to find in mutiple sizes, and Very expensive.
those are the basics...we had more reasons, but those are confidential
