Double checking long tube parts
04-26-2010, 03:08 PM
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Double checking long tube parts I'm about to order LPP long tubes to install them with the LPP duals.
Im also planning on ordering:
Motor mounts
New header gaskets
02 extensions(I've heard different things on this, my 02s are pretty much brand new, <5k miles, so I don't want to spend all that money for vette 02s)
8 spark plugs in case I break any(these are new too)
Should I order anything else, or am I good with this?
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Im also planning on ordering:
Motor mounts
New header gaskets
02 extensions(I've heard different things on this, my 02s are pretty much brand new, <5k miles, so I don't want to spend all that money for vette 02s)
8 spark plugs in case I break any(these are new too)
Should I order anything else, or am I good with this?
inb4: use the search
04-26-2010, 03:13 PM
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looks good to me. I threw on some MSD 8.5mm wires and stage 8 locking header bolts from WS6store.
If you have stock ls1 intake manifold and your deleting emmisions you can just use a 1 3/8ths freeze plug for the E.G.R. on intake manifold.
If you have stock ls1 intake manifold and your deleting emmisions you can just use a 1 3/8ths freeze plug for the E.G.R. on intake manifold.
04-27-2010, 01:36 PM
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I see a lot of people that just reuse their stock bolts..
They don't cost much and its good piece of mind in my opinion.
I know someone with an LT1 that says he always has to re-torque his stock bolts.
They don't cost much and its good piece of mind in my opinion.
I know someone with an LT1 that says he always has to re-torque his stock bolts.
04-27-2010, 02:04 PM
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The issue with the O2's in not that they are new or old.
It's the response time with the PCM/communication.
Even if you put in brand new OE units, they may throw a code.
The 'Vette unts are supposed to have a quicker heat response or someting like that.
Here's a good read;
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ough-tips.html
And there's more info in the stickies up top.
I just did the Prothane motor mounts last weekend. All I can say is, I'm sure glad I had the whole front cradle sittin' on the ground to get them in/out of there, ...
If you are doing the same, prepare to have a die-grinder with a cut-off wheel, & the 3/8" drill bit ready to go. If you're simply putting in new stock OE units, you may still get the Y-pipe bang.
I used new GM OE gaskets, & re-used the OE bolts.
It's the response time with the PCM/communication.
Even if you put in brand new OE units, they may throw a code.
The 'Vette unts are supposed to have a quicker heat response or someting like that.
Here's a good read;
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ough-tips.html
And there's more info in the stickies up top.
I just did the Prothane motor mounts last weekend. All I can say is, I'm sure glad I had the whole front cradle sittin' on the ground to get them in/out of there, ...
If you are doing the same, prepare to have a die-grinder with a cut-off wheel, & the 3/8" drill bit ready to go. If you're simply putting in new stock OE units, you may still get the Y-pipe bang.
I used new GM OE gaskets, & re-used the OE bolts.
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04-27-2010, 03:32 PM
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The issue with the O2's in not that they are new or old.
It's the response time with the PCM/communication.
Even if you put in brand new OE units, they may throw a code.
The 'Vette unts are supposed to have a quicker heat response or someting like that.
Here's a good read;
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ough-tips.html
And there's more info in the stickies up top.
I just did the Prothane motor mounts last weekend. All I can say is, I'm sure glad I had the whole front cradle sittin' on the ground to get them in/out of there, ...
If you are doing the same, prepare to have a die-grinder with a cut-off wheel, & the 3/8" drill bit ready to go. If you're simply putting in new stock OE units, you may still get the Y-pipe bang.
I used new GM OE gaskets, & re-used the OE bolts.
It's the response time with the PCM/communication.
Even if you put in brand new OE units, they may throw a code.
The 'Vette unts are supposed to have a quicker heat response or someting like that.
Here's a good read;
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ough-tips.html
And there's more info in the stickies up top.
I just did the Prothane motor mounts last weekend. All I can say is, I'm sure glad I had the whole front cradle sittin' on the ground to get them in/out of there, ...
If you are doing the same, prepare to have a die-grinder with a cut-off wheel, & the 3/8" drill bit ready to go. If you're simply putting in new stock OE units, you may still get the Y-pipe bang.
I used new GM OE gaskets, & re-used the OE bolts.
I hope I don't get y-pipe bang seeing as Im not using a y-pipe :p, but hopefully my true duals don't bang
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04-27-2010, 07:05 PM
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Alright, ordered everything.
I decided to give the extensions a try before I give all that money for new 02s which may not be needed.
Also ordered solid motor mounts instead of poly ones. (this is a damn muscle car, not a luxury mobile)
and Spark plugs + gaskets
only need the headers now!
I decided to give the extensions a try before I give all that money for new 02s which may not be needed.
Also ordered solid motor mounts instead of poly ones. (this is a damn muscle car, not a luxury mobile)
and Spark plugs + gaskets
only need the headers now!
04-27-2010, 07:31 PM
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i tried extensions and they last about 2 weeks.... i ended up getting the vette 02s from Bosch.... some run extensions with no problems at all, i was not so lucky...
the motor mounts took the longest for me. i ended up having to grind the driver side bolt to a point and hammering it into place.
as far as headers go, i have LPP ones as well, they went in like butter... my only complaint is the driver side primaries vibrate against the motor mount pedestal, but i got over it, i'll be getting solid mounts soon so it doesnt bother me...
i reused my stock header bolts, though looking back i wish i would have waited for the money for ARP studs...
my .02
the motor mounts took the longest for me. i ended up having to grind the driver side bolt to a point and hammering it into place.
as far as headers go, i have LPP ones as well, they went in like butter... my only complaint is the driver side primaries vibrate against the motor mount pedestal, but i got over it, i'll be getting solid mounts soon so it doesnt bother me...
i reused my stock header bolts, though looking back i wish i would have waited for the money for ARP studs...
my .02
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