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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Default LS6 coolant tubes...or LS1?

i'm getting ready to install my LS6 manifold on my '98, and i was just wondering if it's absolutely neccesary to put on the LS6 style coolant tubes? i know if i keep the LS1 tube i'll have to shave the bottom of my manifold, but really is the LS6 style beneficial to the running of the engine, or will it be just fine with the stock LS1 tubes in place with the manifold shaved?
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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I shaved mine and havent had any probs with it. It will be just fine with the ls1 tubes
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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shaved mine also, no problems. I read somewhere that the LS1 coolant lines are superior to the LS6, could just be an internet myth.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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i hacked my stock ones to put my fast on. i just run a 1/4 in cross over in the back, and the stock one with a plug up front...
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I just took all the ribs off mine

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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good enough. i"ll cut the ribs off then. best of all, i get to save 50-60 bucks. and one less thing to remove.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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^^^ Exactly!!
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