LS6 intake swap question
03-02-2007, 11:41 AM
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I actually just used a Dremel tool to cut out the center section of the pipe and cut the ends off the back sections. The I bought a tube of that putty weld type compound, mixed it up and filled all openings with it. Still have the cross over tube in the front and it works like a champ.
Been like that for almost a year and hasn't leaked yet.
Been like that for almost a year and hasn't leaked yet.
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03-02-2007, 02:16 PM
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I would vote for doing it right. Who says your going to grind it perfect the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time you try. Thats alot of on and off making sure it is going to fit. Atleast thats how it would work for me. If your one of those guys who looks at it and boom its right the first time then go for it. My intake install went real real smooth and took less than an hour since I bought those and new gaskets. Just my .02
03-04-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lastcall190
Does anyone have pictures of the finished product of grinding the ridges down? Search is giving me some issues...
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/632083-ls6-intake-p-ns.html
03-04-2007, 04:55 PM
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Yea the cylinder 7 issue is one of the main reasons I did it besides just saving the cash. Cylinder 7 runs a bit hotter anyway, something about moving that coolant tube to the front where its not needed so much just doesn't seem like a great idea to me. You could always run them both though.
03-04-2007, 04:59 PM
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The only #7 issues I've heard with evidence involve NOS. I don't everyday driving effectis. If there were going to be this big drastic heat issue why did GM switch and make the hardware. Why don't all the 00-02 with the stock ls6 intake have issues. Thats why GM made the parts and those cars have those parts on them not the tube that runs under the intake.
So don't do it because your affraid of issues. GM would have grinded the intake had that been more cost effective then changing the coolant lines. I would grind it if you really want to save the cash. The parts make it real easy though.
So don't do it because your affraid of issues. GM would have grinded the intake had that been more cost effective then changing the coolant lines. I would grind it if you really want to save the cash. The parts make it real easy though.
