bww3588

iTrader: (49)

Yes, it has a slightly larger plenum and re designed runners. Both of which will do the exact opposite of what you have described. The 102 will out perform subsequent models in every engine combination.

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

So you're saying the 102 will make more power at almost every rpm over all other choices?

LS1T56FTW

iTrader: (3)

I wouldn't buy that at all. With a larger plenum it is physically impossible to not lose low end. Power under the curve FTW. My personal thoughts were that the 92 would have a nice balance of bottom and top end power. Not sure on what to do just yet.

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

What you're saying makes total sense to me, but I don't know enough about these cars to really know for sure lol. Not sure about what you're looking for, but for me I want the intake that's going to perform the best in a race, but still has great drivability if that makes sense. Peak numbers mean nothing to me if it doesn't make the car "actually" faster lol

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

Ugh...as long as the plenum can hold as much or more air than the runners need, you will not lose anything. Losing power is an illusion with the fast intakes. What you "lose" down low is simply moved up in the rpm's. The power is still there.

Let me ask you this, how often do you do a WOT pull from 2500 rpm? How important is that 15-20 ftlbs at 2500? Now, does that sound like a reasonable trade off for the extra 25 ftlbs @ 4k? To me it does.

If you want monster torque across the board, your going to need a small plenum with 18 inch runners. Chrysler guys will know what I'm talking about.

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

Yeah losing a few hp/tq at like 2500 rpm for more at like say 4000 and up would be definitely worth it to me. Figuring most races are from like 4k and up

LS1T56FTW

iTrader: (3)

That is exactly the reasoning behind everyone running MS3/T-Rex cams...and still end up getting smoked by me. Power under the curve FTW. I will do more research on this before I just listen to some dude that is telling me to run an intake designed for 427ci.

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

Yep like you i'm doing my homework as well, and when it comes time to make my decision i'll be much more confident than I am right at this moment

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

The intake was designed for stock cube engines up to huge solid roller engines. Until you understand how things work, you will continue to believe the 102 is for larger engines, and not see the reality of what the engineers put behind it.