Any opinions on what's "better"? The aluminum elbows are smoother internally and should promote better airflow, but they're metal, would heat retention be a concern? Do the 1LE elbows really outflow the stockers?

 

Let the flood begain........

 

yeah, yeah, I should've checked through the search function first....seems to be about 8 PAGES of this same/nearly the same question. Humble apologies to all

 

And you have not seen all the opinions by now?

Honestly, I don't see any of them being much different in flow. The 1LE is more convenient, because it does not have the silencer. It also has a bit thicker rubber on the TB end to make it more tear resistant than the stocker (a good thing, since that is usually where they fail).

 

There are no real performance gains to be had by an aftermarket elbow, might as well get what looks best to you cosmetically or what suits your application best.

 

Beware that if you use or have a 58mm TB that most of the aluminum/metal elbows are actually smaller than the openings...Imho the 1LE is the better choice all around...But I like the look of being factory...When you open my hood you'd have no idea what lurks within... Hell, I still have A.I.R. and EGR...stock valve covers, A/C, P/S, etc, etc...

--Alan

 

Judge for yourself.

 

WOW!! Good point, 1LE here I come.

 

I seriously can't believe the prices that the 1LE's are going for. They used to be $45 all day long from Dal.

 

As the cars get older, the prices for parts are increasing. A lot of parts are already being discontinued. Not much you can do about it.
Seems not that long ago a vented opti was $100 cheaper than it is today.

 

no kidding. I couldn't believe how much standard replacement parts are that I have thrown away by the 10's a few years back.

 

Dammit! I really wanted a polished elbow too just for the look but with those pics I don't know how much it cut down air flow.

 

I went with a 1LE to replace my torn stocker. I really don't like the appearance of the aluminum elbows, but then again I've never been into curb feelers either.

How much are the 1LE elbows now? I think I paid around 56 bucks a year or so ago.

Does GM ever give advance notice of parts they are planning to discontinue?

 

i will have to get some pics but i got one from CRT and it doesnt look so small and the part on the TB was jsut about the same size as the TB Opening...ill have to check this again

 

hey shoebox, that guy in your site, can he still get the non-vented optis for cheap?

and i was going to get a metal intake elbow, but decided to go 1LE, then decided to go turbo!! lol