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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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Question 98 -> 99+ Valve Cover Conversion

Anything special to do this...I'm thinking of going to LS6 heads.

I know I need new heads/ center bolt valve covers & gaskets...

The 98 coil packs are mounted separately, where the 99+ are on a rail or something...do I need to get that rail? ...if so, anyone know a part #?

Will 04-05 GTO valve covers work?

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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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you need the coil pack brackets and center bolt valve covers. thats all, i bought mine off of ebay. any center bolt valve covers will work.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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cener bolt valve covers and the coil pack bracket is what u need , found mine in the for sale section
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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I would just go to local GM dealer you can get the pair of coil brackets for 30 bucks. Beats having to buy them from someone online. Easier just go right to GM and get them the next day. I recently put a 04 LS6 engine in my 98z i needed brackets.
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i have a set of coil brackets off my car if your interested. $15.

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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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I found it interesting that the coil pack brackets don't come tapped. Whats with that?
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Originally Posted by Phoenix57
i have a set of coil brackets off my car if your interested. $15.
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