Can someone please explain the differences in a low profile intake and a standard intake? What makes it a Low profile, is it just machined down lower? Also, when refering to a low profile 5 degree race intake what is the 5 degrees in reference to?
Last but not least, is it possible to machine an existing lake boat standard intake into a low profile intake.It's basically just what it says, lower profile. If you lok at it from the side, (the profile) the suction housing mounting surface is lower than a standard int. There are two things this accomplishes. IN simple terms, it reduces the volume in the intake, and it lowers the pump. which lowers the thrust. The 5* is in reference to the angle of the suction housing mounting surface in relationship to level. A standard Berk intake is 4*. The extra degree changes the angle of the inlet water, lowers the nozzle even more, and also points the shaft angle back up at the engine. With the low profile int, leaving it at 4* would require lowering the motor the same to keep the drive alignment right. I lowered mine a little over 1".
I just finished cutting down an intake and I can tell you there's way more to it than just cutting one up and re-welding it.