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Bob, I would spend some time really upgrading your suspension, brakes plus getting a 6 point cage before swapping engines. Just my 2 cents.
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L92 fuel rails look the same as the LS2 FRs
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Originally Posted by Boob
I run a 383 LS1 through a completely stock ls1 TB making 486rwhp/458tq. Once I get a 90/90 setup it should be well over 500 rw. It was half the cost of most 402 builds which enabled me to get the clutch system and fuel system upgrades as well. IMO I don't think this little 383 is doing too bad considering it's making almost the same power as the 402 guys. In addition, it's also 100 lbs lighter than a 402 setup.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Bob, I would spend some time really upgrading your suspension, brakes plus getting a 6 point cage before swapping engines. Just my 2 cents.
Stephen
Stephen
Regarding suspension I am in the middle of that too. I added T1 bars and new shocks this year, but I think I am going to a full T1 setup. I like the idea of coilovers, but not sold on them yet.
Brakes have been updated enough for now. After changing over to a racing pads I realized that the stock calipers are really good as long as you also change to a race brake fluid so until I get to the next level I am leaving them alone although I am adding cooling ducts.
and finally the roll cage is a must.
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
isnt the L92 a TRUCK motor??
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Regarding suspension I am in the middle of that too. I added T1 bars and new shocks this year, but I think I am going to a full T1 setup. I like the idea of coilovers, but not sold on them yet.
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Originally Posted by tlaselva
Wow, is a LS6 383 weight that much less than a LS2 402?
100lbs on the front of your car is quite a bit for a road racing Vette, not to mention in the worse area.
100lbs on the front of your car is quite a bit for a road racing Vette, not to mention in the worse area.
Actually I want to correct myself....on an LQ9 block it's 100lbs lighter....I'm not entirely sure on a 402 LS2 so I'll gladly admit there may be no weight difference at all. Does anyone happen to know the weight dif?
Edit: sorry EG, didn't even see ya were already on it.
Last edited by Boob; Aug 3, 2006 at 04:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by Boob
Actually I want to correct myself....on an LQ9 block it's 100lbs lighter....I'm not entirely sure on a 402 LS2 so I'll gladly admit there may be no weight difference at all. Does anyone happen to know the weight dif?
Edit: sorry EG, didn't even see ya were already on it.
Edit: sorry EG, didn't even see ya were already on it.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
LQ9 is an iron block. LS2 is aluminium. The LS1 & the LS2 weigh the same
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Originally Posted by Darkness
cant tell that the motor is 100 or so heavier. One thing is for sure, the iron block runs a LOT cooler than the aluminum!!!
I NEVER have coolant temp issues or does it have a negative effect on any racing I do 
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Yeah! Saw that on another forum - they didn't say if the $500 was intake only, +TB? or + Rails?
Waiting for someone to get one and get some flow data - I guess someone asked at the show and the rep wasn't sure about the specific release date?
DT
Waiting for someone to get one and get some flow data - I guess someone asked at the show and the rep wasn't sure about the specific release date?
DT
Originally Posted by CNB
The L92 intake is here and costs approximately $500.
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Originally Posted by tlaselva
Wow, is a LS6 383 weight that much less than a LS2 402?
100lbs on the front of your car is quite a bit for a road racing Vette, not to mention in the worse area.
100lbs on the front of your car is quite a bit for a road racing Vette, not to mention in the worse area.
I hope it doesn't significantly affect handling/cornering at the track ...
And my 402 is already being built....so too late to cange for me.
DH
