Need info. on LS6 to LS1 steam coolant line swap!!!!!!
09-03-2006, 12:42 AM
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Need info. on LS6 to LS1 steam coolant line swap!!!!!! I swapped out my LS1 intake for the LS6 and the coolant lines. I had to delete the rear coolant/steam lines to make the LS6 intake fit.
Well I just read in an LSX book I have, that some people have been known to use the pre LS6 coolant/steam tube under the LS6 intake by grinding down the little ribs under the intake that are in the way.
I want to find some written instructions or get some instruction from anyone who has done this before.
Has anyone heard of this before??
Aparently this swap helps the #7 and #8 piston from getting too hot. Anything to help the cooling I'm all about.
Well I just read in an LSX book I have, that some people have been known to use the pre LS6 coolant/steam tube under the LS6 intake by grinding down the little ribs under the intake that are in the way.
I want to find some written instructions or get some instruction from anyone who has done this before.
Has anyone heard of this before??
Aparently this swap helps the #7 and #8 piston from getting too hot. Anything to help the cooling I'm all about.
09-03-2006, 04:51 AM
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Yes. If you do a serch there are several posts on this. Some people say it is better to use the crossover tube - better steam relief for the rear of the heads.
The procedure is very simple; put some chalk or other marker on the lines and lay the intake on top to indicate where you need to remove material, or just lay the tubes on the under side of the intake, then using a dremel or similar tool remove just enough of the ribs to clear. Be sure not to cut into the intake. It's really that simple.
The procedure is very simple; put some chalk or other marker on the lines and lay the intake on top to indicate where you need to remove material, or just lay the tubes on the under side of the intake, then using a dremel or similar tool remove just enough of the ribs to clear. Be sure not to cut into the intake. It's really that simple.
09-03-2006, 08:04 AM
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It's a peice of cake to do. I used a rotary neumatic sander and sanded down the area on the underside of the ls6 intake. Easy to do, too less than 5 minutes and everything fits perfect. At the time (5 years ago) I did it because I was cheap (still am), and the conversion was on backorder so being in a rush I just sanded down the underside.
Now come to find out, GM did that for a reason I guess.
Now come to find out, GM did that for a reason I guess.
09-03-2006, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MiaSSmaro98
why did they plug up the rear?i will be sanding it done to fit the stock lines
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09-03-2006, 12:25 PM
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I'm planning on spraying a 200hp shot with a race gas mix and I know that will increase the cylinder temps. I just want to help lower the temp as much as possible.
I'm also going to do the LS1-LS6 PCV conversion with a catch can incorperated.
I'm also going to do the LS1-LS6 PCV conversion with a catch can incorperated.
