Who has put a FAST 102 on their 6.2?
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Who has put a FAST 102 on their 6.2?
I am thinking about going this route because I believe the stock intake is holding me back. Otherwise, I can't really understand my low hp numbers.
However, I see it is a big risk for possible no reward. I see this intake gets very, very mixed reviews. No gains, minimal gains, big gains, etc. So, before I spend 1500+ and roll the dice I would like to see how much of a PITA it is to put into a truck anyway. I know they have idler pulley relocation kits but I want to know if the stock fuel rails work and how you route air from the box to the TB and if there are any WP issues. Anyone done this?
However, I see it is a big risk for possible no reward. I see this intake gets very, very mixed reviews. No gains, minimal gains, big gains, etc. So, before I spend 1500+ and roll the dice I would like to see how much of a PITA it is to put into a truck anyway. I know they have idler pulley relocation kits but I want to know if the stock fuel rails work and how you route air from the box to the TB and if there are any WP issues. Anyone done this?
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I'd like to see you give it a shot. I'm pretty suprised at your low hp numbers with all of your mods as well....not sure where i read this but I heard something about the 6.2 intakes being restrictive above 5800 rpm. If you have a cam I'm sure you want to rev well past that.
I did install a ported fast 78 intake on my 99 ls1 t/a about 5 years ago with the stock fuel rail and it was reasonably easy. All of the lsx engines look the same to me so I'm not sure why your truck would be any different/harder.
I'd venture to guess that you would have to rig something up for the air intake.
I did install a ported fast 78 intake on my 99 ls1 t/a about 5 years ago with the stock fuel rail and it was reasonably easy. All of the lsx engines look the same to me so I'm not sure why your truck would be any different/harder.
I'd venture to guess that you would have to rig something up for the air intake.
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I'd like to see you give it a shot. I'm pretty suprised at your low hp numbers with all of your mods as well....not sure where i read this but I heard something about the 6.2 intakes being restrictive above 5800 rpm. If you have a cam I'm sure you want to rev well past that.
I did install a ported fast 78 intake on my 99 ls1 t/a about 5 years ago with the stock fuel rail and it was reasonably easy. All of the lsx engines look the same to me so I'm not sure why your truck would be any different/harder.
I'd venture to guess that you would have to rig something up for the air intake.
I did install a ported fast 78 intake on my 99 ls1 t/a about 5 years ago with the stock fuel rail and it was reasonably easy. All of the lsx engines look the same to me so I'm not sure why your truck would be any different/harder.
I'd venture to guess that you would have to rig something up for the air intake.
I know the trucks dyno horrible for many many reasons like the big tires, 14-Bolt rear (also a transfer case for me too) and the 6L80E having no 1:1 gear, etc and have seen that they only put down 312-315rwhp stock (compare that to other 400hp LS engines that come in cars). I just hope an intake upgrade could net me another 10 to the wheels, but have doubts about the FAST.
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Your factory truck intake will flow more than a FAST 102 LS3 intake. The taller truck intakes have more plenum volume and a straighter shot from the long runners into the heads intake ports.
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There is a ton of variable that contribute to dyno readings. That dyno might read low. You do lose a considerable amount of power through a 4x4 drivetrain. Taller tires, d/a, etc...
I have read a few threads about VVT cams. Seems some people couldn't make high numbers with them. That was over a year ago, though.
You would definately benefit from a fast intake. People see gains with a fast on a stock 5.3.
My advice is to find yourself a benchmark, or make a few passes down a 1/4. If you can run with a 12 sec car, or click off a decent time or mph, you know you have a good combo.
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I thought I read on another forum that fast should have a truck intake out for rectangular heads soon. Maybe someone on here can chime in on that
Wouldn't you sacrifice some low end torque by swapping to a car intake? For me that wouldn't be worth gaining a few ponies on the top end in a heavy crew cab
Wouldn't you sacrifice some low end torque by swapping to a car intake? For me that wouldn't be worth gaining a few ponies on the top end in a heavy crew cab
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I thought I read on another forum that fast should have a truck intake out for rectangular heads soon. Maybe someone on here can chime in on that
Wouldn't you sacrifice some low end torque by swapping to a car intake? For me that wouldn't be worth gaining a few ponies on the top end in a heavy crew cab
Wouldn't you sacrifice some low end torque by swapping to a car intake? For me that wouldn't be worth gaining a few ponies on the top end in a heavy crew cab
I have heard nothing about them releasing a truck intake for the rectangular port heads.
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Some good info on the FAST LSXRT 102
FAST 102 "Truck" Intake (**NEW** Chassis dyno results added!) - LS1TECH
Fast LSXRT Intake Manifold Upgrade - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
FAST 102 "Truck" Intake (**NEW** Chassis dyno results added!) - LS1TECH
Fast LSXRT Intake Manifold Upgrade - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
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Some good info on the FAST LSXRT 102
FAST 102 "Truck" Intake (**NEW** Chassis dyno results added!) - LS1TECH
Fast LSXRT Intake Manifold Upgrade - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
FAST 102 "Truck" Intake (**NEW** Chassis dyno results added!) - LS1TECH
Fast LSXRT Intake Manifold Upgrade - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
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I know, merely posted to illustrate that truck intakes (even oem) have less design limitations than car intakes. The additional plenum volume and straighter runners are more suited to supply an engines air/fuel needs.
Before I would purchase a car intake for your truck I would PM Tony Mamo @ AFR to get the lowdown. He is R&D Manager for AFR and a FAST intake guru with countless hours porting intakes with the use of a flowbench.
Best of luck with your combo
Before I would purchase a car intake for your truck I would PM Tony Mamo @ AFR to get the lowdown. He is R&D Manager for AFR and a FAST intake guru with countless hours porting intakes with the use of a flowbench.
Best of luck with your combo