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Old 05-20-2007, 08:20 PM
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Question LS6 valley cover?

Got a Vic jr and need to switch to the ls6 valley cover, but like always when I need something I can't find one so can I keep using my ls1 cover till I can find one without any problems?
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Why can't you find one?

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LS6 ENGINE BLOCK VALLEY COVER - 12568002

I just ordered one last week and it was $60 including shipping.
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Wow didn't know they sold them. Ouch $160.
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It is only about $60 for just the valey cover. SDPC has them.
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Shollow Bay thanks for the part #, $49 on gm parts direct
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is the valley cover some thing you have to change going from a ls1 intake to an ls6 intake on a 00 camaro?
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Originally Posted by deadmanTA
Shollow Bay thanks for the part #, $49 on gm parts direct
Beware shipping and handling on GMPD.
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Originally Posted by CBRAKLR85
is the valley cover some thing you have to change going from a ls1 intake to an ls6 intake on a 00 camaro?
I don't know if you have to, but it is a better design because of the pcv system.
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Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
It is only about $60 for just the valey cover. SDPC has them.
Yupper they got them in stock and 9.95 shipping not to bad.
good info guys thanks
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is the valley cover some thing you have to change going from a ls1 intake to an ls6 intake on a 00 camaro?
I think the stock bolt heads are to tall and cause problems or that may just be on the fast intakes.


Beware shipping and handling on GMPD.
Thanks for the warning!
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the bolt issue arises with fast never had an issue with ls1 or ls6
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Stick with the stock valley cover and go with a catch can.
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ditto the catch can. cheap easy install solves most of the issues.
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Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Stick with the stock valley cover and go with a catch can.
I spent the money to switch to the ls6 valley cover to cure the oil consumption in the intake. What a waist of money and time. GO with the catch can.
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Originally Posted by deadmanTA
Shollow Bay thanks for the part #, $49 on gm parts direct
No problem. I also ordered mine from GMPD.

Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
Beware shipping and handling on GMPD.
It's only $10.
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I did the valley cover and the catch can - no issues.
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Originally Posted by SSDriver
I spent the money to switch to the ls6 valley cover to cure the oil consumption in the intake. What a waist of money and time. GO with the catch can.
Me too. Made no difference. What a waste. Now using a catch can+LS6 valley cover.
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I was going to go with a catch can and a valvecover breather too cause this is going to be a turbo car. I have the hotside and the turbo, just saving to buy an intercooler, wastegate, polished mandrel bends,and the couplers. If I don't REALLY need the ls6 cover then thats more money to finish my H/C/I install then (still need 6.0 head gaskets, pushrods, and -AN fittings and hose to hook up the fuel lines).



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