looks like its time to cut the cowl.

 

Signing on, looking to see what the numbers are, what is it made of, and when it will be on the market. Hope it comes true, would like to see the prices on intakes drop as they are way too much for the power gains.

I know our intake prices our a bit cheaper the what the hemi guys are paying, but our engine series has been out longer and we should have seen prices drop by now.

 

Let it never be said that Edelbrock knows the meaning of subtle when it comes to putting their logo on ****. Haha...

I hope this thing winds up being all that it's cracked up to be.

 

Here is a link for edelbrock's pdf of the intake. It shows the fuel rail kit they have too.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...ewprod/4-6.pdf

 

the main ? should be how many new intakes should be expecting-

looks like everyday theirs been a new one coming on to the market

i must admit it looks nice-

Thanks--

 

Looks like its fairly tall....not sure about an F-Body but I certainly question installation in a C5/C6 platform.

Also, why does every new challenger to the FAST throne compare their stuff to stock OEM intakes??....LOL

I mean while that info is certainly pertinent, the reality is everyone wants to see the data compared to the current and longstanding top dog....and we want to see the whole curve as well.

While I have made a few extra bucks tuning up the FAST product over the years, nothing would make me happier than someone actually raising the bar without destroying the lower RPM power by a significant amount.

I would trade 10 ft/lbs for 20 HP any day but I wouldn't want the opposite of that trade (give up 20 ft/lbs to gain 10 peak)....although in a BIG motor I would probably consider it. The current sheet metal designs usually sacrifice a ton of bottom end....more than I'M willing to trade for a street car. The new aluminum/carbon fibre composite intake looks interesting but once again no real world comparisons yet against the current champ.

Anyway....just had to lightheartedly vent and share an opinion.

With a 447 scheduled for next year, I'm all for a big flowing well designed intake to compliment it. Till further notice, a ported 92 FAST still looks like the intake of choice....hopefully that changes before its time to hit the dyno. For alot of applications though, the ported FAST runner length, cross section, and plenum volume still makes sense. Its only large strokers or aggressive medium sized strokers (383-416) that would benefit from a shorter runner design...the problem that's hard to get away from is much like cams, manifold designs are very much give and take....its extremely difficult to have your cake and eat it to as they say.

Regards,
Tony

 

Most of my builds use large converter (3500-4200) setups so low even if this intake gave up any torque below 4000rpm, it wouldnt matter. I called and had atech/summit add all the part numbers to their catalog today and do a price/availability inquiry with edelbrock today....

It appears summit will be selling it for around $399.99 from my phone call today

 

/\know when it will go on sale?

 

Does it say what TB it is supposed to run with or does it require a new one as well? Will that new fuel rail system be required to run? If that thing fits, its a helluva deal, but if it ends up being same price as a fast with all the 'extras'

 

Well I wouldn't get something like that and then put a stock TB on it. Even if you spend 400 on the intake and another 300 on the TB, and then another 150 on fuel rails you are right at the price of a box stock unported FAST 92 sans TB.

 

this is interesting. would like to see what it does with an independent test as well, just like everybody else. any word when this will come out and if it does i do believe that FAST intakes will lose a lot of value!!

 

i dont think that is possible because its a good intake and it works-

the main reason people have something to say about the fast intake is because 98% of the politics towards is cost related ---- nothing more nothing less-

good things cost money-

my 2 cents-

 

Edelcrap is still trying to stay in the LSX game????I will be very suprised if this is anything worth buying.I currently dont know of any good lsx parts made by edelbrock.Thay make good carbs though

 

Looks like a decent piece, be nice to have one in my hands to look at though, hard to see from the pictures the plenum volume, and the overall height.

I'd like to know what the runner lenth is actually as well.

 

Anyone else notice it required a distrubitor too? I'm out on that. I don't want to go thru all the extra wiring BS just to swap intakes.

 

Why would an intake "require" a distributor? That makes zero sense, you don't have to have a distributor to run any type of intake manafold on an lsx, the intake has absolutely nothing to do with the ignition.

 

Wtf Okie? Those are intakes for sbc, bbc, and ford.

 

Agreed I have a feeling this will dissapoint most LS1 owners. Those runners look extremely short and will probably be worthless short of 7,000rpm.

FAST will probably still be king for street cars. I don't know much about this new 102mm intake; but if the runner cross sections are larger keeping the same length that will be badass. Although prob $$$$.

 

I was with you right up until this part. "Would likely" fit under a hood? How do they not know whether it will or not? You'd think they would have figured that out before now. If it fits there is a good chance I'll get one. But I'm not cutting on my car for an intake.

I'm also interested to see if you HAVE to use their fuel rail kit or if the stock fuel rails will fit.

 

Looks pretty slick, definately can't wait to see some results.