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Old 10-28-2007, 07:26 PM
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with the mods in sig. how bad is the ls1 intake hurting me on top end. cause when i hit third gear it feels like its not pulling as hard.
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Wow, cam and long tubes and still running the ls1 manifold? Go for the upgrade. You'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner.

I just went to the fast90 myself from the ls1 - huge difference everywhere, and the motor now has a genuine top end, even with stock heads and cam still in.

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Old 10-28-2007, 08:35 PM
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At least get a LS6 intake. or go with the FAST intake
Old 10-28-2007, 08:44 PM
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well how would the fast 90/90 setup be on a truck that weighs in over 4000lbs. i think the ported fast 78 would be efficent
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go with a 78mm for stock cubes...90mm is just overkill for a 346, it'll cost you more and the difference will be marginal if even at all
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go with a 78mm for stock cubes...90mm is just overkill for a 346, it'll cost you more and the difference will be marginal if even at all
Yeah, everyone knows that 346's with a 90/90 set-up are SLOW....
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The FAST 90 is not overkill on the 346.

I picked up power (about 25-30 rwhp, give or take) when I swapped the LS6 for my 90/90 set up. I did have it ported though, which helps!

If you plan on revving to the moon, then a FAST will shine. I run the MS3 cam, which is known to be a top end power cam, which I enjoy at the track, and on the street.

My low end power isn't as much as it could be, but when I hit 5000 rpm, forget about it- BYEBYE...ps, that is what my dual stage is for lol

I think you will be just fine with an LS6 manny...the FAST is a cherry on the top if you know what I am saying...

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Yeah LS1 intake is holding you back even on a completely stock car. My first mods were lid and LS6 intake and what a difference. The motor felt stronger everywhere. 90/90 is great, but it's a ton of dough. I would get it in a heartbeat if it was cheaper. It doesn't have the same bang for the buck as a $300 LS6 intake.
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Talked to a fella in the shop @ Thunder and he said there is no reason to buy anything less than a 90mm tb; no matter what the motor. So forget buying a 78mm.
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if your on a budget LS6 intake... and if it doesnt matter i say FAST 90/90.
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i was looking at some dyno graphs for 78mm vs 90mm and the 90mm only had like 5hp over the 78mm fast intake
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i cant wait to get my intake!
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thanks fellas, i called them at fast and man that freakin setup is expensive so i might just try to get a fast 78 or ls6 and have either one ported




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