I think I'll just hack up the cowl and put a pro-stock scoop on it!
Warren Johnson got nuttin on me.

Anyway, I wasn't complaining. I said I would test fit it and I did and provided photos.

Back to Joe Walsh cranked up loud.

 

There ya go!

 

just keep us informed bc im thinking of going the same route.

 

hmmmm...just saw this on ebay....adds a bit of controversy...any opinions?

"What we have here is quite possibly the last brand new FAST 92mm intake manifold in the world. Yes thats right, its brand new, still in the original box. It has never been on a car, not even for a test fit. Ok, now that we are on the same page. We have acquired this intake along with a brand new 92MM FAST throttle body(still in the original plastic wrap, and in the actual FAST hard shell plastic case that is pictured). We cant disclose how we got this intake, but lets just say we are confident there aren't any more that are BRAND NEW, anywhere. FAST stopped making the FAST 92 intakes and then changed over to the 102MM intakes. There hasn't been a FAST 92mm intake produced for the last 3 years, and all where sold that same week FAST announced they where changing out to a 102 design. People bought them and sold them to make a huge profit.

The FAST 102s where not designed for the 98-02 Camaros and Trans Ams, or the C5 Corvettes. Dont settle for a 102MM intake that too large for a 346 LS1. Your low end power will suffer, and it is VERY hard to tune the 102MM throttle bodys. Its almost like an on/off switch.This has made the used FAST 90 and 92s highly sought after and has driven their price through the roof. The used 92 intakes are worth more than brand new 102s! We can almost guarantee you will not find another brand new 92MM intake, anywhere.

Since this intake is so rare and hard to find, we have not ported it. We normally take all our intakes to our local machine shop for porting. The porting is usually worth about 10-15 more horsepower over the non ported FAST 90, and worth over 20HP the LS6 intake manifolds. . Their work is amazing and consistent. To anyone who purchases this intake, we will give you the option to have it port it for an extra $125. You will have a brand new and ported FAST 92MM intake, can't beat that anywhere!"

 

I can tell you whom ever posted this ad is not telling the truth. But then I hope you don't believe everything you read on the internet

 

It's called Advertising.

No maam, that's yellow primer....... (Used Cars)

I ordered the short mounts from Hinson.

 

I left out the best part...he wants $1600 for the items.

 

$1600

 

So I installed the Hinson 3/8" lowered mounts. Re-test fit the manifold and it fits. Barely.

The oil pan is now resting on the top of the leaf spring. (Front suspension at full droop of course) The engine will actually rock back and forth.

It's all just sitting together, I can't bolt the mounts down because there is not enough weight on them and they just spin. They aren't doweled like the stockers.

So this isn't good as I am going to drag race the car and the suspension will hit full droop on the launch. Base springs BTW, 2000 Coupe.

I'm going to have to shim the cradle now. And either shim these mounts or trade Hinson for stock height ones.

A couple of other things from my original question. Obviously the coolant crossover won't fit under the FAST. And the wiring for the knock sensors is too high as well. I removed the clips that held the wires to the tubes. It's probably the tape bundle around the Y in the wiring. I got tired of working on it last night.

Ron

 

 

I'm making this thing work one way or the other!

Ron

 

AHH..come on Ron...just put coil overs on the front and 15" spindles as well..then to FAST will only cost you..??????? Great planning on the part of Comp/FAST to market such a POS

 

All we had to do on mine was remove the middle pin on the cowl. It's tight but doesn't hit. So much for mass production tolerances.

It is a better manifold than the 90/92 in that it has more potential for modification. I'm not just talking about port matching. Try modifying the runner length and bell taper on a 90/92.

We picked up 35HP on my 427 over a well ported L76 intake.

Just my $.02

 

I'm afraid the ownership goes on FAST here Kevin, not GM. FAST failed to due the necessary research on production variation, which is why there is such a disparity in how they fit.

 

I totally agree. Missed the boat on the fit. It reminds me of things that say "Universal" on them. It usually means "Fits Nothing".

 

Yeah, that can be true..

 

You left out this beauty..."simple bolt-on"

 

when I put mine on I tighten the mount to the bracket first then after installing the mount in the car I was able to tighten the bottom bolt. My engine does not move at all and I'm suprised to hear of the oil pan touching. I would contact Hinson about this. You could always shim under the mount studs and it would be easier.