LS1 to LS6 Valley Cover Question
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LS1 to LS6 Valley Cover Question
I am debating on doing the swap over to the 04 style LS6 valley cover, as I have yet to put on the new FAST 102 setup. I did a search but couldn't find what I was looking for, mostly just debates on the PCV system itself.
I am currently running a Metco breather in place of the oil cap, with a deleted PCV system. Is it still worth going to the LS6 valley cover? Or is it a waste of money at this point? I plan on running another breather on the driver side valve cover aswell. I am also going to replace my knock sensors/harness.
I am currently running a Metco breather in place of the oil cap, with a deleted PCV system. Is it still worth going to the LS6 valley cover? Or is it a waste of money at this point? I plan on running another breather on the driver side valve cover aswell. I am also going to replace my knock sensors/harness.
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I guess ill try to price it out tomorrow at the Chevy dealer for the rest of the conversion.
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When I upgraded to the LS6 Valley Cover, I purposely ordered the "Old Style" cover so I could retain an external PCV Valve. I didn't want to have to remove the Intake to replace it, should it ever fail.
Is there any other benefit with the "New Style" cover other than hiding the PCV Valve?
Also, if the O.P. plans to run a Valve Cover Breather, doesn't that defeat the entire purpose of a having a PCV System? With a breather you no longer have a closed system and unmetered air can/will enter it.
Is there any other benefit with the "New Style" cover other than hiding the PCV Valve?
Also, if the O.P. plans to run a Valve Cover Breather, doesn't that defeat the entire purpose of a having a PCV System? With a breather you no longer have a closed system and unmetered air can/will enter it.
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Oh the irony.....the newer style does not actually have a PCV valve. It has a fixed orifice opening, a restrictor if you will. No moving parts, nothing to fail.
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One important thing I forgot to ask was, would there be any clearance issues with the FAST 102?
Also as Mumbles stated, would this even benefit any? The PCV system has already been deleted with a breather on the valve cover.
Also as Mumbles stated, would this even benefit any? The PCV system has already been deleted with a breather on the valve cover.
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