!PCV???? worth it?
!PCV???? worth it? 
12-10-2006, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
explain...
All the explanation you need!!
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=18
I did it and it's working fine so far.
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12-10-2006, 08:22 PM
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ok I read it..I see....so basically all of that to avoid the oil consumption? Will I need a catch can or anything afterwards?
all it is is a line going from the valley cover to the manifold? what does that do? why even run a line from the valley cover to the manifold? I dont quite see the point...and how it actually works...
anyone?
all it is is a line going from the valley cover to the manifold? what does that do? why even run a line from the valley cover to the manifold? I dont quite see the point...and how it actually works...
anyone?
12-10-2006, 08:28 PM
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Some use a catch can for excessive oil consumption, I did not. I REALLY did this for appearance purposes, as goofy as that may sound, but it really cleans up that area nicely.
That LS6 valley cover takes the place of the rest of the PCV system as I understand it and that's what allows for the crankcase ventilation. So yes, that line is definitely needed,
That LS6 valley cover takes the place of the rest of the PCV system as I understand it and that's what allows for the crankcase ventilation. So yes, that line is definitely needed,
12-10-2006, 09:00 PM
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ahh i see..no i see what you are saying about apperance...i have a beautiful painted FAST...and rails and all, why ruin them with those awful hoses...
so the only pipe I run is from the manny to the valley pan? thats it?
Thanks Parbreak
so the only pipe I run is from the manny to the valley pan? thats it?
Thanks Parbreak
12-10-2006, 09:12 PM
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Yep, you run a hose from the LS6 valley cover pipe to the intake manifold with the PCV valve still in place. That link shows how to do it.
Here's a pic of my set up with braided lines:
As you can see, you still need to maintain the hose from the throttle body to the passenger side valve cover. That will provide the fresh air.
Here's a pic of my set up with braided lines:
As you can see, you still need to maintain the hose from the throttle body to the passenger side valve cover. That will provide the fresh air.
12-10-2006, 09:15 PM
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By the way, I can't remember the exact price of the LS6 valley cover, but I think I paid around $50 for it through my dealer. It's a pretty easy swap if you've ever taken off the intake manifold, which apparently you have if it's painted.
Only mods required, and it's in that writeup, is you may have to cut off a small section of the block in order for the LS6 cover to seat properly. It's CRITICALLY important to seal up all the intakes ports and throughly vacuum and clean that area when finished.
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Only mods required, and it's in that writeup, is you may have to cut off a small section of the block in order for the LS6 cover to seat properly. It's CRITICALLY important to seal up all the intakes ports and throughly vacuum and clean that area when finished.
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12-10-2006, 09:48 PM
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hey man..yeah im actually in the midle of a head/cam swap...so the valley cover is there on front of me...I figured why not go ahead and do it..itll clean things up...
i bought the FAST and had it painted, it awaits install...
they said on 02 cars there is no cutting...which is nice...looks like a pretty simple things for me at this point...
wow i LOVE the braided lines...did you just buy your own line and run them all?
how to the fittings on the end work if you really arent screweing them to anything?
Thanks man, awesome info!
i bought the FAST and had it painted, it awaits install...
they said on 02 cars there is no cutting...which is nice...looks like a pretty simple things for me at this point...
wow i LOVE the braided lines...did you just buy your own line and run them all?
how to the fittings on the end work if you really arent screweing them to anything?
Thanks man, awesome info!
12-10-2006, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by parbreak
Yep, you run a hose from the LS6 valley cover pipe to the intake manifold with the PCV valve still in place. That link shows how to do it.
Here's a pic of my set up with braided lines:
As you can see, you still need to maintain the hose from the throttle body to the passenger side valve cover. That will provide the fresh air.
Here's a pic of my set up with braided lines:
As you can see, you still need to maintain the hose from the throttle body to the passenger side valve cover. That will provide the fresh air.
12-11-2006, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by parbreak
Yep, you run a hose from the LS6 valley cover pipe to the intake manifold with the PCV valve still in place. That link shows how to do it.
Here's a pic of my set up with braided lines:
As you can see, you still need to maintain the hose from the throttle body to the passenger side valve cover. That will provide the fresh air.
Here's a pic of my set up with braided lines:
As you can see, you still need to maintain the hose from the throttle body to the passenger side valve cover. That will provide the fresh air.
12-11-2006, 07:33 AM
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I believe everyone still runs a fresh air hose even with the breather. The breather is for people who don't do the LS6 valley cover swap but keep the LS1 cover and delete the PCV.
12-11-2006, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BitViper
Im stupid....Why not just run a catch can...
Bryan
