How many here keep the coils on valve cover
08-27-2009, 10:12 PM
#21
1. will the upside down manifolds interefere with the plug wires? I heard they do, but would like to know for sure as that is the only reason why I would consider moving the coils Yes, they interfere with the plug wires, but it's close. With a custom wire, you might be able to sneak them around the manifold.
2. which manifolds are those? Those are both truck manifolds. I have pictures of flipped CTS-V manifolds as well. They fit better and would allow for better turbo placement, but the plug wires still interfered. If you want the pics, send me an email and I will send them over to you. I might even have some pics of LS2 Corvette manifolds as well.
3. does the manifold bolt upside down with no modifications? Yes, they bolt up just fine with no mods.
2. which manifolds are those? Those are both truck manifolds. I have pictures of flipped CTS-V manifolds as well. They fit better and would allow for better turbo placement, but the plug wires still interfered. If you want the pics, send me an email and I will send them over to you. I might even have some pics of LS2 Corvette manifolds as well.
3. does the manifold bolt upside down with no modifications? Yes, they bolt up just fine with no mods.
thanks for the reply. this is great info to know.
08-28-2009, 07:30 AM
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Personally I havent seen many valve covers for LSx that I liked enough to pay the $ for and have the expense of coil relocation. the C5r covers are nice but I'm not spending 3-4 or even $500 for valve covers. someone needs to make some retro vette finned like 69-75 style, that would look nice!they could be raised up and some plug covers over the center bolts- dang now were talking alot of money again-nevermind
LS1MCSS - thanks for the link but not really what i was thinking
this is what I was thinking
LS1MCSS - thanks for the link but not really what i was thinking
this is what I was thinking
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08-28-2009, 09:52 AM
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The brackets look great and stong. My concern was actually cracking the coil housing. 2 coils supported by only one 1/4-20 bolt 3" long seems like it would move around. Coils arent exactly light either. Just my thoughts. doesn't mean I'm right.
08-28-2009, 12:42 PM
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pm'd him for more info, he said "The coils pictured are the LS2 Coils...
LS2 LS3 LS7 LS9 coils are the same and they work with my relocation brackets."
He also mentioned lots of Ls1 people switch to the LS2 coils for more power, I'll have to look into this when I move my coils.
LS2 LS3 LS7 LS9 coils are the same and they work with my relocation brackets."
He also mentioned lots of Ls1 people switch to the LS2 coils for more power, I'll have to look into this when I move my coils.
08-28-2009, 05:36 PM
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pm'd him for more info, he said "The coils pictured are the LS2 Coils...
LS2 LS3 LS7 LS9 coils are the same and they work with my relocation brackets."
He also mentioned lots of Ls1 people switch to the LS2 coils for more power, I'll have to look into this when I move my coils.
LS2 LS3 LS7 LS9 coils are the same and they work with my relocation brackets."
He also mentioned lots of Ls1 people switch to the LS2 coils for more power, I'll have to look into this when I move my coils.
08-28-2009, 09:29 PM
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Personally I havent seen many valve covers for LSx that I liked enough to pay the $ for and have the expense of coil relocation. the C5r covers are nice but I'm not spending 3-4 or even $500 for valve covers. someone needs to make some retro vette finned like 69-75 style, that would look nice!they could be raised up and some plug covers over the center bolts- dang now were talking alot of money again-nevermind
http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_10413.php
08-30-2009, 09:44 PM
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One of the reason I asked, is cause I make these and sell them on e-bay.
I think there are people that put these LS engines in older car and want the look of the valve cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180400241664
I think there are people that put these LS engines in older car and want the look of the valve cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180400241664
