Finally got my LS2 402 running!!!!!
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Originally Posted by V-10 Killer
Get that break in done on the rearend yet? I'm dying to see some tuned dyno numbers from your setup 
How do you like running with no cats? I ran like 2 weeks with no cats on my current jet hot setup and wound up putting them back in. Now I don't know what I should do with the 402. Is there a very noticable rasp?
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I have been running with no cats for the last 4 years. The combination of the Hooker muffler and Flowmaster collector in the Y pipe help minimize the rasp, but it's still loud.
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Originally Posted by 89FormulaLS2
Man, I can't wait to get mine on the road. Looks like maybe January, gotta get some more $$$ to finish it. 
Thanks for the support, it is appreciated. What's really hard for me though is that I've been TWO years on this now.
The car itself has been fully restored, painted, all new interior, etc. The 9", engine and trans are also all in the car; basically we need to get the entire turbo kit and exhaust put in, wiring done, turbotune, break-in, etc. We've got a lot done, but still have quite a bit to do.
Bruce Hawkins is doing all of the labor for me (www.hawksthirdgenparts.com), but the money I was supposed to have last spring (selling a piece of land) didn't come through. Should FINALLY be closing on the sale of the property next month, then I can pay Bruce and he'll be able to get back onto my car and get it finished. I have NOTHING but GREAT things to say about Bruce and his guys, though. Just frustrating 'cause I could have had the car back this fall if things had gone right.
Sorry for the rant.
The car itself has been fully restored, painted, all new interior, etc. The 9", engine and trans are also all in the car; basically we need to get the entire turbo kit and exhaust put in, wiring done, turbotune, break-in, etc. We've got a lot done, but still have quite a bit to do.
Bruce Hawkins is doing all of the labor for me (www.hawksthirdgenparts.com), but the money I was supposed to have last spring (selling a piece of land) didn't come through. Should FINALLY be closing on the sale of the property next month, then I can pay Bruce and he'll be able to get back onto my car and get it finished. I have NOTHING but GREAT things to say about Bruce and his guys, though. Just frustrating 'cause I could have had the car back this fall if things had gone right.
Sorry for the rant.
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Ranting is fine. Just don't rush it; it isn't worth it. Take your time and do it right. I dropped my car off at a local shop to work out some bugs and speed up the process but wound up spending $$$ with very little to show for it except for more frustration. I enlisted some friends to help and it worked out fine. I will never again bring my car to a shop except to dyno.
BTW - Sounds like a beautiful car you have there.
BTW - Sounds like a beautiful car you have there.
Gino,
Did you get some miles on her this weekend? It was beautiful out. What problems did you have with this build? I know of another LS2 set up that some friends installed that had to have some major machine work done to it.
How is the tuning coming? Have you looked up Dynotune Usa in WaterTown SD? He has done some work on two 427's tuned to 530 each for some friends.
Did you get some miles on her this weekend? It was beautiful out. What problems did you have with this build? I know of another LS2 set up that some friends installed that had to have some major machine work done to it.
How is the tuning coming? Have you looked up Dynotune Usa in WaterTown SD? He has done some work on two 427's tuned to 530 each for some friends.
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Originally Posted by No Juice
Gino,
Did you get some miles on her this weekend? It was beautiful out. What problems did you have with this build? I know of another LS2 set up that some friends installed that had to have some major machine work done to it.
How is the tuning coming? Have you looked up Dynotune Usa in WaterTown SD? He has done some work on two 427's tuned to 530 each for some friends.
Did you get some miles on her this weekend? It was beautiful out. What problems did you have with this build? I know of another LS2 set up that some friends installed that had to have some major machine work done to it.
How is the tuning coming? Have you looked up Dynotune Usa in WaterTown SD? He has done some work on two 427's tuned to 530 each for some friends.
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Originally Posted by 1FASTLS
Can't wait to see your numbers keep up posted, I'm also going the 402 route motor being built by Rapid Motorsports.
Last edited by DrkPhx; Nov 15, 2005 at 02:38 PM.
Well the weather sucks my car is tucked away.
I was hoping to see some numbers from that bad 402.
You going to put a roll bar in it? I think I am going to do mine this winter and get it out of the way and ready for 10's...
Did you get that ABS sorted out?
I was hoping to see some numbers from that bad 402.
You going to put a roll bar in it? I think I am going to do mine this winter and get it out of the way and ready for 10's...
Did you get that ABS sorted out?
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Originally Posted by speedo
Well the weather sucks my car is tucked away.
I was hoping to see some numbers from that bad 402.
You going to put a roll bar in it? I think I am going to do mine this winter and get it out of the way and ready for 10's...
Did you get that ABS sorted out?
I was hoping to see some numbers from that bad 402.
You going to put a roll bar in it? I think I am going to do mine this winter and get it out of the way and ready for 10's...
Did you get that ABS sorted out?
I am ordering my setup tomorrow from SLP. GEtting the ZL-402 w/ their head and cam package and their intake and headers. Hey, maybe I could hit them up for some kind of sponsorship. hmmmmm
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Originally Posted by Mas280
DrkPhx, what program are you using for your 402. I put about 150 miles on my 402 but the program that I am using is not that good for the 402.
Mike
Mike
I am using my old program 428RWHP ls1. I turned the timming down to 24 deg and I still have knock if I try to get on it. I am not sure if it is timming or running lean.
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5.3 ported heads for now until I decide what heads to go with.
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ls2 402
5.3 ported heads for now until I decide what heads to go with.
236/236 601/601 115 cam
LT headers with merge collectors, 3.5" single exhaust.
fast intake with 90mm TB
30lb ford injectors
Originally Posted by DrkPhx
I drove it 135 miles this weekend and it ran great. I still have some minor issues to work out, but no big deal. I bought the shortblock from SDPC so they did all of the machine work (which was great). I'm still breaking in the new 12-bolt, but I did manage to hit WOT a couple of times and this thing is a beast.
Hey Gino, if you dont have time and still need some "break-in miles", I'll be glad to take her out for ya..
Congrats! When are we giong out drinking?
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
Hey Gino, if you dont have time and still need some "break-in miles", I'll be glad to take her out for ya..
Congrats! When are we going out drinking?
Congrats! When are we going out drinking?