Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

How to make LS6 intake fit?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-31-2010, 08:15 PM
  #1  
10 Second Club
Thread Starter
 
David Q's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default How to make LS6 intake fit?

If I grind the fins off the bottom of the intake will it fit with my factory coolant lines? I am afraid if you block off the back of the heads you won't get enough water flow and run hot.I just spent alot of money on a set of heads and don't want to burn anything up.
Old 01-31-2010, 08:21 PM
  #2  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (39)
 
94TRANS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yes if you grind the fins down smooth it will work with the factory LS1 coolent lines.
Old 01-31-2010, 08:21 PM
  #3  
On The Tree
 
1sicws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

gm stopped doing it with the z06's so why would you think the heads are gonna get hot? I swap coolant crossovers to just the front all the time and never had this issue, but yes if you grind the bottom of the ls6 fins it will fit
Old 01-31-2010, 08:24 PM
  #4  
10 Second Club
Thread Starter
 
David Q's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks
Old 01-31-2010, 09:34 PM
  #5  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (31)
 
Black 99 Bird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: East, TN
Posts: 815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I "tapped" my coolant lines with a dead blow mallet just for good measure. Some stick up higher than others. Just make sure the intake is setting on the heads and not the lines when you reinstall.
Old 01-31-2010, 10:25 PM
  #6  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
99huggerorangeZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: rosemount,mn/windsor locks,ct
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-manifold.html
Old 01-31-2010, 10:25 PM
  #7  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
99huggerorangeZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: rosemount,mn/windsor locks,ct
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 99huggerorangeZ
here is another link

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-searched.html
Old 01-31-2010, 11:15 PM
  #8  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
MjMaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Woodridge, IL
Posts: 1,048
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Was going to chime in but appears you have all the info you need in the links posted by 99huggerorangeZ. Happy intake'ing!
Old 02-01-2010, 07:44 AM
  #9  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
SweetS10V8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,580
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by David Q
I just spent alot of money on a set of heads and don't want to burn anything up.
Then do it right.....

Spend a few more bucks on and LS6 crossover kit.....




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:27 AM.