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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Funny you should mention the (off topic here we go) L27 LIM. I don't recall any more than one done before, and don't recall the road test results. I'd be tempted enough to port one for beer money.

NOW you say that, if I knew that I woulda got you to port mine for me. :P I guess ill be the 2nd with a ported L27. It might be a good comparison when I get the supporting mods for it
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Yours is a top-end transplant (not to mention your overported heads). I'd rather (no offense) try one for a stock L27. Too many odd differences with yours to draw a good comparison.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Funny you should mention the (off topic here we go) L27 LIM. I don't recall any more than one done before, and don't recall the road test results. I'd be tempted enough to port one for beer money.
I started on my L27 manifold last year...never got around to finishing it. Now that I don't have a lot to do anymore...maybe I can find the time to complete it

It'* about 50% done.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Aren't the L27'* better matched from the factory than the L36?

I'd be interested in seeing the results though. A friend of mine has an L27 powered LeSabre that could benefit from this if it turns out to be worth the effort.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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The castings are somewhat better, but there is still room for improvement. Esp. inthe runner department...the runners are rough-cast, which negates airflow. The runners can be smoothed and polished, and even deepend a little bit, and the ports can be widened as well.

I'll post pics of my progress when I get a chance to.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Roughly the same mismatch as the L67. Not nearly as bad as the L36, but probably enough for you to feel it.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Are you still running the stock PCM? If so, do you plan on changing it to match the radiator fan "on" temp. to 180?
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Old May 5, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry
Are you still running the stock PCM? If so, do you plan on changing it to match the radiator fan "on" temp. to 180?
Yes, and no. I'm debating an Intense PCM, upon which I'd opt for the 180 fan switch.

I should post a baseline acceleration video to compare to the one I posted on the last page if I can find it, the difference should be easily noticeable.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Hmm, the fuel economy alone warrants this mod. I get about 18-19 in town and 30 highway. Seeing even low 20'* around town would be fantastic.
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