Aluminum Intake Elbow with Nitrous Port for Chevrolet Camaro (1993-1997) 5.7L

High-Flow Cast Aluminum Intake Elbow with Nitrous Port for 1993-1997 Chevrolet Camaro (F-Body)

What it Does: The cast aluminum intake elbow replaces the restrictive factory rubber/plastic elbow on the 1993-1997 Chevrolet Camaro to optimize incoming airflow volume and provide a direct port for wet or dry nitrous delivery.

The Stock Chevrolet Camaro Airflow Restriction

The factory intake ducting on the F-Body platform utilizes an accordion-style, corrugated plastic elbow situated immediately before the dual-venturi throttle body. These internal ribs induce turbulent boundary-layer separation, restricting laminar airflow into the plenum under heavy throttle. Furthermore, the OEM rubber-plastic composite suffers from thermal fatigue and heat soak within the cramped LT1 engine bay, eventually softening, distorting, and risking unmetered air leaks past the throttle body clamp.

The Engineering Solution

Constructed from rigid A356 cast aluminum, this intake elbow features a smooth-bore inner wall and an expanded bend radius to eliminate inlet turbulence and maximize air velocity entering the LT1 manifold. Engineered for street and strip applications, it incorporates a dedicated cast-in 1/8-inch NPT nitrous boss directly aligned with the center of the throttle plates to guarantee uniform cylinder-to-cylinder fuel and nitrous distribution. For naturally aspirated configurations, a threaded hex plug provides an airtight seal against boost and vacuum leaks. The assembly secures via reinforced silicone couplers and stainless steel worm-drive clamps to resist engine vibration and manifold deflection.

What's Included

• 1 Cast Aluminum Intake Elbow
• 2 Silicone Couplers
• 4 Hose Clamps
• 1 Nitrous Port Plug

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1993-1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L LT1 V8
• 1996-1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS 5.7L LT1 V8

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the F-Body Camaro?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1993-1997 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with the LT1 engine. Does not fit 1998-2002 LS1 V8 models or 3.4L/3.8L V6 engines.

Do I need an aftermarket PCM tune after installation?

No PCM recalibration or dyno tuning is required when running this elbow as a standalone bolt-on replacement.

The Chevrolet Muscle Caliber

Engineered to handle hard launches and high-RPM powerbands, this cast aluminum intake delivers crisp throttle response, aggressive induction resonance, and the structural reliability demanded by high-output Gen II Small Block Chevy builds.