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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 03:52 AM
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Default Swapping Ls1 to Ls6 intake what to exspect

In a couple days I'm gonna be doing the swap to an Ls6 intake on a 98 z28 now my concerns are are there any issues I'm going to run into I'v heard its a pretty basic swap but will there be any parts I will to remove/purchase for swap? I'm basically looking for a break down of what I need or don't need for the swap.
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Here ya go. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=5
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Thanks slow that will work perfectly
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Thanks slow that will work perfectly
No problemo
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Don't break the oil pressure sending unit, behind the intake! Just did the swap and I broke it wen swapping. Extra $50 I didn't need to spend lol
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It has been quite some time since I did mine, but I believe I did not change the coolant, crossover lines. I did carefully grind the ribs out of the bottom of the intake where necessary to provide clearance, IIRC. I may have tweaked the lines a bit also. I have not noticed any coolant leaks. In fact, I just did a coolant system pressure test and ran the engine for a while with transmission and clutch out.

I think my intake manifold is seated fine. If you go this route, make certain everything seats and seals properly.
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Don't break the oil pressure sending unit, behind the intake! Just did the swap and I broke it wen swapping. Extra $50 I didn't need to spend lol
How did you do that? I've taken mine off and put back on a lot.

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How did you do that? I've taken mine off and put back on a lot.
yeah I dont know how you do it either.. just gotta be careful with the vacuum and electrical connections
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