Need help completing 415 c.i. L92 build.
10-26-2006, 10:22 PM
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Need help completing 415 c.i. L92 build. Ok guys, don't talk me out of the L92 block! 
I'm set on it and I'm going with it. 
If I keep trying to stay update with all the new parts coming out, then I'll never get my car running again. So...I need help completing what I had begun and that's a 415 cubic inch L92. Please help me decide on:
-Hydraulic or solid roller (How much difference? Worth the extra work to maintain/monitor lash?)
-Crankshaft (Callies Dragonslayer or something different?)
-Rods (Callies Compstar or something different?)
-Pistons (Wiseco or something different?)
-Heads (4.065" bore/4" stroke)
-Intake (Reusing my FAST 90mm intake until more funds become available for a sheet metal. Is there anything out there that's better than the FAST 90mm besides a custom sheet metal?)
-Throttle body (Reusing my Nick Williams 90mm. Will this be ok or do you suggest something different?)
-Intake system (Currently have SLP 85mm MAF, SLP bellow, Texas Speed & Performance 85mm lid, & Fast Toys ram air kit? Keep setup? Suggestions?)
-Fuel system (Currently have the Racetronix fuel system on Thunder Racing's website, not sure if it will support the setup as I don't know what its rated for. Suggestions?)
-Injectors (I had a set of SVO 30s, but I knew for sure that they wouldn't be enough. Suggestions?)
-Fuel rail (I sold my stock fuel rail because I figured it wouldn't support the power. Suggestions?)
-Any other fuel related parts I need to get rid of or add?
-Rocker arms
-Lifters
-Headers (I have a set of Kooks 1 7/8" w/3" collectors, will they be enough? If not, suggestions?)
-Valve covers
-Spark plugs (Have a new set of NGK TR-55s, are these what I need or something else?)
-Where should ARP bolts be used/needed?
-Stock L92 main caps or aftermarket?
-Oil pump (Currently have the Thunder Racing ported/blueprinted stock pump. Should I consider a Melling or other? Suggestions?)
I'm set on it and I'm going with it. If I keep trying to stay update with all the new parts coming out, then I'll never get my car running again. So...I need help completing what I had begun and that's a 415 cubic inch L92. Please help me decide on:-Hydraulic or solid roller (How much difference? Worth the extra work to maintain/monitor lash?)
-Crankshaft (Callies Dragonslayer or something different?)
-Rods (Callies Compstar or something different?)
-Pistons (Wiseco or something different?)
-Heads (4.065" bore/4" stroke)
-Intake (Reusing my FAST 90mm intake until more funds become available for a sheet metal. Is there anything out there that's better than the FAST 90mm besides a custom sheet metal?)
-Throttle body (Reusing my Nick Williams 90mm. Will this be ok or do you suggest something different?)
-Intake system (Currently have SLP 85mm MAF, SLP bellow, Texas Speed & Performance 85mm lid, & Fast Toys ram air kit? Keep setup? Suggestions?)
-Fuel system (Currently have the Racetronix fuel system on Thunder Racing's website, not sure if it will support the setup as I don't know what its rated for. Suggestions?)
-Injectors (I had a set of SVO 30s, but I knew for sure that they wouldn't be enough. Suggestions?)
-Fuel rail (I sold my stock fuel rail because I figured it wouldn't support the power. Suggestions?)
-Any other fuel related parts I need to get rid of or add?
-Rocker arms
-Lifters
-Headers (I have a set of Kooks 1 7/8" w/3" collectors, will they be enough? If not, suggestions?)
-Valve covers
-Spark plugs (Have a new set of NGK TR-55s, are these what I need or something else?)
-Where should ARP bolts be used/needed?
-Stock L92 main caps or aftermarket?
-Oil pump (Currently have the Thunder Racing ported/blueprinted stock pump. Should I consider a Melling or other? Suggestions?)
Last edited by Dragaholic; 10-26-2006 at 11:05 PM.
10-26-2006, 11:34 PM
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how badass are u goin with this? also, what areas are u willing to go with 2nd best parts? and what is the purpose of the car? drag, street beast, or jsut to say u have a 415?
for fuel rails and valve covers, i would go to Nasty--->, they make some nice billet or fabbed valvecovers, and also have a nice fuel rail package. they also can advise u on ur fuel system and sell u enough for any power level(think they have a 2000hp system even)
for fuel rails and valve covers, i would go to Nasty--->, they make some nice billet or fabbed valvecovers, and also have a nice fuel rail package. they also can advise u on ur fuel system and sell u enough for any power level(think they have a 2000hp system even)
10-27-2006, 12:32 AM
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the L92 intake will out flow a ported FAST from what i understand, and you can beat the price, im getting the L92 heads and intake for about $600 from my pops
10-27-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
the L92 intake will out flow a ported FAST from what i understand, and you can beat the price, im getting the L92 heads and intake for about $600 from my pops
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10-27-2006, 06:23 PM
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SStrokerAce, it's gona go in my '00 SS drag car. It will not see street use.
Phoenix 5.7, I wana go as "badass" as I can. Of course, I don't have $20k to spend either. I'm not looking for a budget build, but I also don't have an endless amount of money. So it has nothing to do with saying I have a 415 ci motor. The reason it's going to be a 415 is because I'll be using a 4" stroke which is a standard size with its factory bore of 4.065", which produces 415 cu. in. I don't need a fuel system to support 2000 hp because I won't be anywhere near that. I want a system that will support my build and then some so when I upgrade the intake later, my fuel system will still be able to keep up.
SSilverSSurfer, I've read as well that the L92 intake will beat a ported FAST 90mm, however, I really want to build something NOW and I can't wait around to see what this heads/intake combo is going to do. Plus being so new, it hadn't been out long enough to improve. I know once this setup will be readily available, it will be hard to beat.
ls1408cp, tell me about it. I'm so ready to get this car on the freakin' road. I can't help that I'm so undecisive.
GeorgeR@kooks, thanks.
Greg Fell, yes I'm aware that the FAST 90mm intake doesn't fit the L92 heads. So far, the only thing that I'm using from a L92 is the block. I opted to use this block as opposed to the LS2 because of the bigger bore. You can't beat 13 more cubes for $300.
Phoenix 5.7, I wana go as "badass" as I can. Of course, I don't have $20k to spend either. I'm not looking for a budget build, but I also don't have an endless amount of money. So it has nothing to do with saying I have a 415 ci motor. The reason it's going to be a 415 is because I'll be using a 4" stroke which is a standard size with its factory bore of 4.065", which produces 415 cu. in. I don't need a fuel system to support 2000 hp because I won't be anywhere near that. I want a system that will support my build and then some so when I upgrade the intake later, my fuel system will still be able to keep up.
SSilverSSurfer, I've read as well that the L92 intake will beat a ported FAST 90mm, however, I really want to build something NOW and I can't wait around to see what this heads/intake combo is going to do. Plus being so new, it hadn't been out long enough to improve. I know once this setup will be readily available, it will be hard to beat.
ls1408cp, tell me about it. I'm so ready to get this car on the freakin' road. I can't help that I'm so undecisive.
GeorgeR@kooks, thanks.
Greg Fell, yes I'm aware that the FAST 90mm intake doesn't fit the L92 heads. So far, the only thing that I'm using from a L92 is the block. I opted to use this block as opposed to the LS2 because of the bigger bore. You can't beat 13 more cubes for $300.
