L86 Manifold Swap- Catch Can Hose

Bohanan23 · October 28, 2019

Hey guys, currently I have a UPR catch can installed on my 2014 5.3. I am in the process of converting to a L86 intake. For those who already had the catch can on the 5.3 and did this swap, did you reuse the same hose? Reason I ask is the current nipple on 5.3 intake is in the middle of the intake on driver side while the 6.2 is just above the throttle body. I know I could make one that looks "ehh" but I like the easy connect/disconnect that come on the UPR's. Will it still fit? I would think the lengths are different. Any feedback/help is appreciated. I messaged Joe so this post is jumping the gun I was just too curious. Lol

DenaliX14 · October 28, 2019

Should be a 3/4 ID hose. I don't believe that changes. If it does you can go to AUTOzone and the will cut you the appropriate length and diameter hose for pennies.

Bohanan23 · October 29, 2019

I was hoping to reuse the current braided hose but second option is going to make one. I like how mine looks now so that was why I am curious. I will mess with it and see. I contacted UPR to see if I can order just the 1 piece to fit the manifold portion but if it's more than a couple bucks I wont

Ozer · October 31, 2019

Whats the benefits of swapping the manifold, it adds power and TQ?

simonsd0708 · October 31, 2019

Whats the benefits of swapping the manifold, it adds power and TQ?

It adds a few more horsepower and a little more torque. If you do it with all stock parts, it’s cheap and worth about 5-10 horses on a stock motor. It would be better for an engine that has an aftermarket cam

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Bohanan23 · November 1, 2019

More noticeable results depending on your upgrades. Bolt it onto a bone stock L83 and you'll feel "ehh". But I have headers, full exhaust, tuned on 91 and E85. So I will feel throttle response and it will run stronger. All in preparation for boost

flyingfool · November 1, 2019

need to add stage 1 BTR cam and 6.2 TB, along with everything else induction related

Bohanan23 · November 1, 2019

Not doing any type of internal work until it's no longer a daily. Going either Whipple 2.9 or D1 Procharger next year.

DenaliX14 · November 1, 2019

5 hours ago, Bohanan23 said:

Not doing any type of internal work until it's no longer a daily. Going either Whipple 2.9 or D1 Procharger next year.

You won't need a manifold swap when you Whipple. It takes the place of the manifold... The D1 however, will greatly benefit from the swap. Much more air to "gulp". If you want to get crazy; do the manifold swap then throw on a Lingenfelter 95mm Ported TB. Boom.

flyingfool · November 2, 2019

throw on a set of the cheapo chinese 1-7/8 long tubes and the x-pipe, and get er tuned , probably more fun not going the Supercharger route. N/A is more challenging and more durable

Bohanan23 · November 2, 2019

14 hours ago, DenaliX14 said:

You won't need a manifold swap when you Whipple. It takes the place of the manifold... The D1 however, will greatly benefit from the swap. Much more air to "gulp". If you want to get crazy; do the manifold swap then throw on a Lingenfelter 95mm Ported TB. Boom.

Yes I know. Just haven't decided. But in the mean time I upgrade where I can. Truck already has long tubes, x pipe, tuned etc. Leaning towards the 2.9 though since I have a crew cab, but again, I have months to consider. Install on the L86 manifold and throttle body is happening today.

flyingfool · November 2, 2019

pedal commander, or sprint booster , change out the stock torque converter, and do a trutrack or posi , you might already have the G80 carrier, IDK?

DenaliX14 · November 2, 2019

2 hours ago, Bohanan23 said:

Yes I know. Just haven't decided. But in the mean time I upgrade where I can. Truck already has long tubes, x pipe, tuned etc. Leaning towards the 2.9 though since I have a crew cab, but again, I have months to consider. Install on the L86 manifold and throttle body is happening today.

Cool, enjoy. Should make a little more. Maybe consider a turbo down the road. They'll make significant power.

Bohanan23 · November 2, 2019

@DenaliX14

If it wasn't a daily it would definitely have a turbo. I just don't want to deal with as much fab work, or as much maintenance. Basically as simple as a bolt on kit I will have. But thanks man