Ls6 intake install
fuelline disconnect......thats about it, unless you want to get a spare oil pressure sending unit. but if your careful, you wont break it. ive had mine off 4 times painting it different colors becasue i cant make up my mind and i havent broke it yet.
Any pictures of what the intake gaskets look like? I just bought a used LS6 intake from a 02 Z28 but it does not appear to have any of the ovalish gaskets around the ports on the bottom?
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No, there are 4 ports total, two in back, two in front. When you use the LS6 coolant line, all you are doing is connecting the front ports with one another and the back with one another, but the line that connects those is omitted (so you dont have that line running under the manifold)I've heard of guys not using them, and just sealing the ports, but im sure that they are there for something. Some take the stock piece and cut out the crossover from the front to back, but im not sure how you could seal that and be confident in the reliability of it. I would take some pics for you of my setup, but I am out of town till monday. If you want some pics I will post them up when I get home. I followed the guide on LS1how-to.com , no problems yet. Good idea on the clothes pins also, I used tape, and it wasnt to helpful.
A few things to add here.... You might be good, but if and when you break an Oil Pressure Sensor, you would like to know that there is one available. Most auto stores can GET them, but not all HAVE them. That will put a hold on the project. Next. I dont recommend the grinding. The line will still fit really tight up against things, and its going to degrade the integrity of the manifold.... This is something to be leary of if planning on running a small shot of the juice later.... Just cut, and soldier the old ones...
Clothes pins are a must, if you have them, I recommend 5. 3 on the drivers side, 2 on the passenger.
Put the injectors in the manifold first.... make sure you have all the o rings, then put the rails on... Make sure you fit the rails tight for the clips.... Thats about it... N joy. And its not that bad. Really... Just take your time....
Clothes pins are a must, if you have them, I recommend 5. 3 on the drivers side, 2 on the passenger.
Put the injectors in the manifold first.... make sure you have all the o rings, then put the rails on... Make sure you fit the rails tight for the clips.... Thats about it... N joy. And its not that bad. Really... Just take your time....
your not going to break the damn thing if you use your head, dont go gung ho on the ******* thing and it wont break. too many people get it loose and just start yanking.
tip, un hook the vac line from the booster before you start and that will make it easier to come out.
tip, un hook the vac line from the booster before you start and that will make it easier to come out.
I dont plan on breaking the oil pressure sending unit. Im going to be very careful. I am still undecided on what i want to do with the coolant lines. I dont really want to buy the ls6 lines if i dont have to
This is bit of a stupid question I guess, but are there different things not needed or needed if you buy the LS6 intake for 98-00 LS1's from SLP? Or is it all the same as posted here? Just cuious.
you don't NEED to completely remove the fuel rail. You can rotate it counter clockwise and set it to the side while you swap the intakes off. If you don't find clothes pins, rubber bands work great in holding those bolts up. Just band 'em together and they wont fall. Also, I have done 5 LS1 to LS6 intake swaps and using a set of pliers to break the tabs off the bottom is by far the fastest method of removing those. The dremel part will take forever and leave a huge mess. PM me if you have any other questions. Good luck modding!
just buy the dang coolant lines...I mean, if you're gonna do it, do it right. I agree with it decreasing integrity of the manifold when you go cutting away at it... the lines aren't much...like $30...and get new gaskets too. $20...wouldn't you rather have the safe feeling that you have new things instead of worrying about them blowing out cuz they are old and used? I would....Good luck on your install!
You see that vacuume port pointing to the left? The oil sensor sits BEHIND it! If you lift manifold and pull straight towards you,guess what? You broke the sensor! The idea is to lift up enough to clear the bolts(because they are so long you can't remove them) and twist to youre right to clear sensor. Yank it = break it.....slow and twist = save $.Hope this helps,Good Luck!
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[/IMG] Like stated above, you may or may not break it, but I would at least make sure that there is one available if it does break.. I knew about it, tried my best, and it still broke.. I could have saved about an hour of ******* with it, and just yanked it out... Then, I had to wait while the parts store shipped one in for me... cause they didnt have one in stock...
just buy the dang coolant lines...I mean, if you're gonna do it, do it right. I agree with it decreasing integrity of the manifold when you go cutting away at it... the lines aren't much...like $30...and get new gaskets too. $20...wouldn't you rather have the safe feeling that you have new things instead of worrying about them blowing out cuz they are old and used? I would....Good luck on your install!