New 402/L92 Results
New 402/L92 Results I got my new home built 402/L92 combo tuned at Cartek yesterday. I'm only running 10.8 SCR (you never know where gas is going these days!).
I ended up with 460/421. It runs great and it feels like a rocket.
I can cruise at 1500 rpm in 6th and just open the throttle up and it goes. I can't post pictures, so if anyone at Cartek see's this feel free to post the graph.
The L92 heads and cam were an experiment that were picked out 6 months ago.
Julio was great, as well as everyone else at Cartek!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Guys!!!!
I think a new cam from Cartek or Cartek heads/cam will be next. I still want a honest 500 rwhp so I just need to save my lunch money.
Bob K.
I ended up with 460/421. It runs great and it feels like a rocket.
I can cruise at 1500 rpm in 6th and just open the throttle up and it goes. I can't post pictures, so if anyone at Cartek see's this feel free to post the graph. The L92 heads and cam were an experiment that were picked out 6 months ago.
Julio was great, as well as everyone else at Cartek!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Guys!!!!
I think a new cam from Cartek or Cartek heads/cam will be next. I still want a honest 500 rwhp so I just need to save my lunch money.
Bob K.
Originally Posted by RGKSR
I got my new home built 402/L92 combo tuned at Cartek yesterday. I'm only running 10.8 SCR (you never know where gas is going these days!).
I ended up with 460/421. It runs great and it feels like a rocket. I can cruise at 1500 rpm in 6th and just open the throttle up and it goes. I can't post pictures, so if anyone at Cartek see's this feel free to post the graph.
The L92 heads and cam were an experiment that were picked out 6 months ago.
Julio was great, as well as everyone else at Cartek!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Guys!!!!
I think a new cam from Cartek or Cartek heads/cam will be next. I still want a honest 500 rwhp so I just need to save my lunch money.
Bob K.
I ended up with 460/421. It runs great and it feels like a rocket.
I can cruise at 1500 rpm in 6th and just open the throttle up and it goes. I can't post pictures, so if anyone at Cartek see's this feel free to post the graph. The L92 heads and cam were an experiment that were picked out 6 months ago.
Julio was great, as well as everyone else at Cartek!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Guys!!!!
I think a new cam from Cartek or Cartek heads/cam will be next. I still want a honest 500 rwhp so I just need to save my lunch money.
Bob K.
Is this a Automatic car?
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Originally Posted by SEBLS1
Sounds like they are pretty good numbers, I would think you could get close to 500 RWHP with a 402 though.
Is this a Automatic car?
Is this a Automatic car?
Originally Posted by SideStep
I think he has a 6spd and 4:10 gears... TQ looks low...
OUCH.
Yeah I was thinking it was a Auto with the numbers being so low.
Get a Cam in that thing with some good heads & you should get 500 RWHP & alot more I bet.
I would get the
TFS Heads & custom cam with a FAST 90/90 & it will feel like a completely diff car with power through out the whole band.
Your TQ looks really low for a 402
I know budget is the word around here for the L92s, but when you build up a 402 shortblock and make less power AND torque than a head/cam job. Yeah, budget goes out the window. If you're using near stock stuff though and putting the money into the bottom end first, then hey, we've all been there at some point with un-optimized combos per our budget.
Now, I'm sure drivability is better with the 402 at the same power level, but I've seen mild cams (230 or so) in a 402 do 500rwhp and 480rwtq. WKMCD's setup is similar to that and he's using the L92s.
So, what's the rest of the combo?
Now, I'm sure drivability is better with the 402 at the same power level, but I've seen mild cams (230 or so) in a 402 do 500rwhp and 480rwtq. WKMCD's setup is similar to that and he's using the L92s.
So, what's the rest of the combo?
Originally Posted by JakeFusion™
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Now, I'm sure drivability is better with the 402 at the same power level, but I've seen mild cams (230 or so) in a 402 do 500rwhp and 480rwtq. WKMCD's setup is similar to that and he's using the L92s.
So, what's the rest of the combo?
Now, I'm sure drivability is better with the 402 at the same power level, but I've seen mild cams (230 or so) in a 402 do 500rwhp and 480rwtq. WKMCD's setup is similar to that and he's using the L92s.
So, what's the rest of the combo?
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Originally Posted by 30th t/a
Im sorry bro but id be pissed if my 402 made 460/421. but if cruising at 1000rpm is all you were after, congratulations!
Yes, I will change the cam in the near future. I already spoke to Julio at Cartek about it. He had some ideas about what might work better.
Remember I'm leaving a bunch of power on the table with my 10.8 SCR and 1 3/4" headers. I'll be raising the compression up some when I do the cam.
You guy's need to remember it's only a toy that I burn money with.
Bob K.
1-3/4" Headers aren't the problem. Also, 10.8:1 SCR is low, but not that low. I've seen 402/408s make 510-520/470 with 11:1, huge cams, 1-3/4" headers, and poor flowing heads.
I'm open to suggestions!!
Originally Posted by JakeFusion™
1-3/4" Headers aren't the problem. Also, 10.8:1 SCR is low, but not that low. I've seen 402/408s make 510-520/470 with 11:1, huge cams, 1-3/4" headers, and poor flowing heads.
The heads flow 350/230 @ .600. I think the cam needs to go. I just purchased a QTP 2 pc front cover that will go on when I change this cam. It will make it easier the third time.
What the hell, someone needs to help chart new territority. I had fun putting it together.
I'll take it to the track soon and see what it can do. I don't think that I'll get too many runs, as I'll get tossed off the track without a roll bar.
Bob K.
Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
Go with the cam that WKMCD has. You will not be dissappointed.
I wonder if Patrick would call yor cam a "failed experiment"?
Last edited by WKMCD; Jun 21, 2007 at 06:50 AM.
