Since the HPS manifolds' runners begin inside of the plenum rather than at the plenum like a
stock intake, it benefits from a larger plenum area and breathes easier. The runners are
about an inch shorter for more top end power also.
stock intake, it benefits from a larger plenum area and breathes easier. The runners are
about an inch shorter for more top end power also.
The HPS 4.6 Hardball'r bolts on easily and uses all the factory accessories. This install took
just over an hour. No fuel lines to change or interference problems. And it sure looks good!
just over an hour. No fuel lines to change or interference problems. And it sure looks good!
HPS 4.6 Hardball'r
Stock Intake
Stock runners and inlet
Ported runner
Air inlet has been smoothed
This intake was ported big for a supercharged
application. The car has ported heads, cams and a
stroker kit! The Vortec is getting booted in favor of
a Pro Charger. Next step is port matching. We'll
have the intake test results soon. Stock vs. HPS
unported, vs. HPS "Super-sized"!
application. The car has ported heads, cams and a
stroker kit! The Vortec is getting booted in favor of
a Pro Charger. Next step is port matching. We'll
have the intake test results soon. Stock vs. HPS
unported, vs. HPS "Super-sized"!