Why #7?
Why #7? So I tried searching for the answer since I'm sure it's been asked before but I couldn't find anything. So it seems that #7 and 5 ringlands are most common of the 8 cylinders for failure. Can someone tell me why?
Thanks
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Coolant flow issue. If the the steam vents ports are blocked off in the rear of the heads it causes the cylinders to run hotter on #7 cause there is no way for the steam vapors to exit the rear of the head. Search "water vapor collection system"
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^what he said. I have just the fronts vented, but I'd like to vent the rears too using this.
http://kurturbanperformance.com/ls-w...or-system.html
I know there are many other guys that did similar setups on the cheap so you'll probably hear them chime in.
http://kurturbanperformance.com/ls-w...or-system.html
I know there are many other guys that did similar setups on the cheap so you'll probably hear them chime in.
^what he said. I have just the fronts vented, but I'd like to vent the rears too using this.
http://kurturbanperformance.com/ls-w...or-system.html
I know there are many other guys that did similar setups on the cheap so you'll probably hear them chime in.
http://kurturbanperformance.com/ls-w...or-system.html
I know there are many other guys that did similar setups on the cheap so you'll probably hear them chime in.
I thought the radiator port had to be the highest spot?
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I want to add to this question. At what point with a FI car does this become more necessary? I want to do this regardless and will be pushing between 12-17psi on e85, but I'm by no means a high hp turbo car either. I guess I'm trying to get a sense of urgency. Also my block is a forged ls1 with the fronts vented using the stock connection
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That I'm not sure of, but with my griffen rad stood up I'd think that my port is in a higher position than stock. I'd have to measure and pull out the old rad to be certain
I have read without of coolant crossover in the rear air can I believe collect in the back of the motor near #7 and it gets hot...... I could be wrong, I'm sure others will chime in. If that is the case get a 4 way coolant crossover from a 97-99 Corvette ( this will only work with some lsx intakes)
Straight down on the top radiator/hose port of the water pump, on the ls1's their is a round flat spot, directly above where top hose goes, drill and tap their 
ALSO< The truck motors have a 4 port steam vent setup from the factory as well.
ALSO< The truck motors have a 4 port steam vent setup from the factory as well.
I'm not 100% certian either, but am a victum of the dreaded dead #7 ringland. I actuall broke both of the top two ringlands and did it on a cold day and never saw knock.
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You can use two LS6 crossover pipes. One in front, on in back, connect them with a T fitting to go into the stock location. When I did my FAST intake this is what I did. Cheaper than some of the aftermarket stuff out there.
I too have wondered about the #7 problem. I had always assumed it was because the way the intake was designed.
I too have wondered about the #7 problem. I had always assumed it was because the way the intake was designed.
Not true. Even when guys have reversed the intake on track setups, they still have issues with #7. Firing order does not help either.
