Plan on doing ls6 intake need opinions
11-24-2013, 06:40 PM
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Plan on doing ls6 intake need opinions I have a stock 98 ws6 trans am that is a m6 with 106k miles burns no oil 35 psi oil psi warmed up at idle
its got 410 gears
longtube headers with magnaflow exhaust and lid
I don't want cam the car just want a reliable cruiser
was just thinking of doing a ls6 intake and a ported throttle body
what all is needed and I was reading up on the valley cover do I need the ls6 one also
its got 410 gears
longtube headers with magnaflow exhaust and lid
I don't want cam the car just want a reliable cruiser
was just thinking of doing a ls6 intake and a ported throttle body
what all is needed and I was reading up on the valley cover do I need the ls6 one also
11-24-2013, 07:32 PM
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You don't need the ls6 valley cover but it is another upgrade..
All you would need is the ls6 intake.. You can reuse the ls1 intake gaskets if they are still good..
Put your ls1 map sensor in the rear and hook up the wire and that's it.. Connect the brake booster hose..
All you would need is the ls6 intake.. You can reuse the ls1 intake gaskets if they are still good..
Put your ls1 map sensor in the rear and hook up the wire and that's it.. Connect the brake booster hose..
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11-24-2013, 08:16 PM
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you need to cut the ls1 block to get the ls6 valley cover to fit. Check out ls1howto. They have a small walkthrough with pictures that come in handy. Cutting the block is easy if you have a dremel, the troublesome part is covering EVERYTHING as much as possible to avoid particles to fly inside the engine.
If you do decide to switch to the ls6 valley, id also recommend to switch to 99+ knock sensors. Youll need 2 new sensors and a new harness. It takes an extra 5 minutes to do once you have the valley cover out.
Youll also have the option of grinding down the ls6 intake fins in the bottom in order to reuse the stock ls1 coolant lines. A lot of people do this, but chances are youll have to bend the lines a little to clear the new ls6 valley cover notches. OR, you can buy 2 rear coolant line plugs and a ls6 coolant line to avoid the extra work. I bought the ls6 lines because i damaged my stock coolant lines while trying to bend them.
If you do decide to switch to the ls6 valley, id also recommend to switch to 99+ knock sensors. Youll need 2 new sensors and a new harness. It takes an extra 5 minutes to do once you have the valley cover out.
Youll also have the option of grinding down the ls6 intake fins in the bottom in order to reuse the stock ls1 coolant lines. A lot of people do this, but chances are youll have to bend the lines a little to clear the new ls6 valley cover notches. OR, you can buy 2 rear coolant line plugs and a ls6 coolant line to avoid the extra work. I bought the ls6 lines because i damaged my stock coolant lines while trying to bend them.
11-24-2013, 08:21 PM
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The ls6 intake is definitely worth it. The ls6 valley cover will let you remove all the pcv pipes or hoses running over the engine, so itll have a cleaner look and keep the car a bit healthier as it is more efficient than the ls1 pcv system. It doesnt improve performance though.
11-25-2013, 03:54 PM
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This is the best bang for the buck for the Throttle Body. I have one with my Ls6 intake and boy it really wakes up the car!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS6-Tran...#ht_5112wt_922
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS6-Tran...#ht_5112wt_922
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]okay lemme look for a ls6 intake then guys thanks a lot....just worried about the bottom end being a 98
but u never hear the good bout cars and the years its always bout the bad
but u never hear the good bout cars and the years its always bout the bad
11-27-2013, 08:22 AM
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Its easy to knock all the plastic ribs off the bottom of the intake with a hammer and chisel. Id get new gaskets and foam pads no matter the condition, theyre 15 years old and you dont want to have to take the intake off again if it develops a vacuum leak because you wanted to save $20 and 30 seconds of work the first time.
The Potz (ebay) throttle body is a good piece, and its only like $60 after you send in your core.
The Potz (ebay) throttle body is a good piece, and its only like $60 after you send in your core.