Getting ready to install LS6 intake... Any suggestions?
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Getting ready to install LS6 intake... Any suggestions? My Dad and I are going to be installing an LS6 intake in my 2000 ss. Ive been reading alot of posts and have the write up from ls1howto.com. I was just wondering if yall had any extra pointers and suggestions to make everything go alot smoother. Thanks yall.
Originally Posted by theblur98ss
a little trick i do is pull up the 5 bolts that won't come out and put tape around them to hold them up. Keeps them from dragging on the heads.
be sure when you put the intake on, that none of the wire or sensors are pinched between the heads and the intake, or youl have a massive vaccum leak.
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Clothespins also work to hold up the bolts. Very easy to compress with just two fingers too because the area under the cowl is very tight at least for me it was. Good luck, IMO you need to really try and break the sensor, I had my intake almost halfway off without undoing the booster line from the manifold, just be mindful and that's that. Got the coolant lines or doing the grinding?
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Im not sure what im going to do about that yet... What do yall recommend doing. I could easily get the lines or I could grind,which one do yall think would be better?
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I think im going to go ahead and get the pipe and plugs. I would rather spend a few extra bucks and do it the "right" way.
Are these the only three parts that im going to need?
- 1x 2001+ front coolant pipe - #12568478
- 2x 2001+ rear coolant plugs - #12562788 (Note, you can use a 2nd coolant pipe in place of these plugs if necessary)
Are these the only three parts that im going to need?
- 1x 2001+ front coolant pipe - #12568478
- 2x 2001+ rear coolant plugs - #12562788 (Note, you can use a 2nd coolant pipe in place of these plugs if necessary)
I bought some 1/4" hose at auto zone,cut into 1" pieces,then sliced down the side so it would slip over bolt and not let it fall back down.Worked great.
I have the coolant lines and block offs as a kit from SLP I was going to sell in the classifieds when I get around to it.If you are interested PM me and I can send a pic tonight and save you a few bucks.
I have the coolant lines and block offs as a kit from SLP I was going to sell in the classifieds when I get around to it.If you are interested PM me and I can send a pic tonight and save you a few bucks.
Originally Posted by Loadre
You have to be a tard to break the oil pressure sensor. Just use a hammer and chisel and go to town on the tabs on the bottom of the intake. Just take your time and it's cake.
and be careful with the screws that from the cowl
Originally Posted by kenp
You might want to consider getting the LS6 valley cover that moves the pcv mess out of the valve covers. Thunder racing has a kit with all the stuff you need ready to go.
i refused to do that so i ran a catch can to elimate consumption
looks clean & cheaper
when swapping fuel rails becareful not to nick any of the injector o-rings... bc fuel will SPRAY on start up
Originally Posted by Loadre
You have to be a tard to break the oil pressure sensor. Just use a hammer and chisel and go to town on the tabs on the bottom of the intake. Just take your time and it's cake.
On a side note, I gained oil pressure switching oil sending units
I was able to lift my intake right out without doing any clothespin deal or anything. My install was hell in itself, but I assume an ls6 swap would go much easier. It took about 45 mins to get everything off and cleaned.
If you have your pcv stuff this would be a good time to inspect the hoses too. I just capped everything off before I even did the install and put a breather on it, my hoses were broken. I think thats it.