Do i REALLY need LS6 valley cover/steam tubes with LS6 intake?
02-11-2011, 01:04 PM
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Valley cover isn't needed, but it a LS6 valley is an upgrade to a LS1. GM redesigned the PCV system to pull less oil into the intake. They can be bought from GM parts direct for somewhat cheap, sorry no P/N. I think I have three of them laying around if you are interested. The way I see it is you are already there, it's only a few bolts and super easy.
02-19-2011, 01:07 AM
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Valley cover isn't needed, but it a LS6 valley is an upgrade to a LS1. GM redesigned the PCV system to pull less oil into the intake. They can be bought from GM parts direct for somewhat cheap, sorry no P/N. I think I have three of them laying around if you are interested. The way I see it is you are already there, it's only a few bolts and super easy.
i'd be interested in 1! pm me pix & price.
02-20-2011, 01:25 PM
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Yes, use a simple chisel or angle griner/dremmel tool with a cutting wheel and just take them all off. I honestly prefer the chisel but to each their own. Sucks about the ripoff intake man.
02-20-2011, 02:02 PM
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^ The previous owner prolly had a nice top end setup and wanted to transfer it to his next car. I was going to do the same thing if I got a C5. Transfer my heads, cam and PCM.
02-21-2011, 09:08 AM
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Sucks you got ripped off.
I recommend keeping the coolant tubes, and massaging the LS6 intake to fit. Removing those tubes causes the back cylinders to run a little hotter believe it or not. With an engine that already runs #5 and #7 lean, this is not a good thing.
I recommend keeping the coolant tubes, and massaging the LS6 intake to fit. Removing those tubes causes the back cylinders to run a little hotter believe it or not. With an engine that already runs #5 and #7 lean, this is not a good thing.
