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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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i am doing a 5.3 carb setup. is there a valley cover that has the pcv tube and not the knock sensor provisions. I won't need them and the hole will be able to be seen from the front of the motor(i think).
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most ppl use the ls6 vented valley cover.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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are there any ls6 versions that do not have the knock sensors in them?
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Use an LS2 valley cover, the 5.3L motors have the PVC the valve covers.

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does the ls2 have knock sensors? i thought doing the pcv thru the valley would be the best way to go? thanks for the info
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The Ls2 uses different knock sensors and they are mounted to the side of the block.
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thanks everyone for the info.
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just ordered a edelbrock valley cover, looks cleaner
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