Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What else would you replace...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 07:33 AM
  #1  
MonmouthCtyLS7's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Likes: 34
From: Rotonda West Florida
Default What else would you replace...

while doing an intake and tb swap? Doing the swap soon and was just wondering if I should do anything else while im in there.
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:54 AM
  #2  
01ssreda4's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Default

Oil pressure sending unit
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:34 AM
  #3  
1gt2nv's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 969
Likes: 0
From: Wausau, WI
Default

Replace the intake gaskets also.
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 11:16 AM
  #4  
MonmouthCtyLS7's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Likes: 34
From: Rotonda West Florida
Default

Originally Posted by 1gt2nv
Replace the intake gaskets also.
No kidding lol
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 12:08 PM
  #5  
TheBlueKnight's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,971
Likes: 2
From: Nevada
Default

Yup, just the intake gaskets. You can do the TB coolant hose mod if you haven't done that yet. Remember to watch my install video if you have any concerns.
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 12:09 PM
  #6  
teke184's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,183
Likes: 3
From: Key West, Florida
Default

replace the thin rubber hoses on the PCV system.

buy a T fitting and some vacuum hose....use the hard lines from the stock setup and splice the rest with parts.

maybe splurge on a oil catch can www.revxtreme.com
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 03:03 PM
  #7  
Mumbles's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,471
Likes: 4
From: SouthEastern Iowa
Default

Originally Posted by MonmouthCtyLS7
while doing an intake and tb swap? Doing the swap soon and was just wondering if I should do anything else while im in there.
I just completed my LS6 Intake Install. (Well the intake and valley cover are on, anyways.) I decided to add an LS6 Valley Cover and a Revxtreme Catch Can at the same time. I'm still waiting to receive my catch can, so I guess technically I'm not exactly finished. But with the intake off, I thought this would be the best time to upgrade my PCV system. I didn't have an excessive amount of oil in my original intake, but this should help keep the new intake as oil-free as possible.

I also purchased 2 Front LS6 Coolant Lines and used one for the front and one for the rear coolant passages instead of using block offs for the rear. I then ran a coolant line from the rear with some 1/4" fuel line and a spliced it into the line coming from the radiator. Thank you LCplmarine98 for the great idea!!

I can't wait to fire it up. Come on Revxtreme!! Where's my catch can?! LOL
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2009 | 12:46 PM
  #8  
MonmouthCtyLS7's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Likes: 34
From: Rotonda West Florida
Default

Originally Posted by Mumbles
I just completed my LS6 Intake Install. (Well the intake and valley cover are on, anyways.) I decided to add an LS6 Valley Cover and a Revxtreme Catch Can at the same time. I'm still waiting to receive my catch can, so I guess technically I'm not exactly finished. But with the intake off, I thought this would be the best time to upgrade my PCV system. I didn't have an excessive amount of oil in my original intake, but this should help keep the new intake as oil-free as possible.

I also purchased 2 Front LS6 Coolant Lines and used one for the front and one for the rear coolant passages instead of using block offs for the rear. I then ran a coolant line from the rear with some 1/4" fuel line and a spliced it into the line coming from the radiator. Thank you LCplmarine98 for the great idea!!

I can't wait to fire it up. Come on Revxtreme!! Where's my catch can?! LOL
Good stuff, yea im gonna grab some ls6 coolant lines next week...
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
Old Dec 5, 2009 | 11:13 PM
  #9  
posz28's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Westside of TX
Default

Originally Posted by MonmouthCtyLS7
No kidding lol
Well you asked. You dont have to be a smart *** about it.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 12:13 AM
  #10  
youguessit's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Wink

yeah, put a built beast of a motor in with the intake.
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:17 PM
  #11  
ssjTAdriver's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Canton, Ohio
Default I am wondering.

What intake did you go to (ls6 I'm assuming)? If so what t/b did you go with or did you have yours ported? Sorry, not to hijack op just wondering what you did that is all. Thanks!
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:47 PM
  #12  
MonmouthCtyLS7's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Junkie
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Likes: 34
From: Rotonda West Florida
Default

Originally Posted by ssjTAdriver
What intake did you go to (ls6 I'm assuming)? If so what t/b did you go with or did you have yours ported? Sorry, not to hijack op just wondering what you did that is all. Thanks!
96mm Typhoon...90mm Nick Williams TB. My P&P TB is about to be up for sale
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:57 PM
  #13  
mike135531bubba's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
iTrader: (45)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 599
Likes: 7
From: Seattle, WA
Default

upgrade the pcv system if you haven't already
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:16 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE