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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by THEMADTYPH00N
John, The LS9 specific harness your referring to would be the harness off a ZR1 correct? The reason I ask is I had a look and there's a lot more wrapped up in that harness than just the wiring for the coil packs. The coil packs, fuel injectors & IAT sensor (I think) is all wrapped up in the same harness that goes to a single 14 pin connector. I don't think it will be a plug & play deal on a LS1 F-body. I attached a picture for reference.
No, the harness is still separate. Just like all the rest. I know because we use them on our standalone engines with the MSD6012 or 6010 controllers.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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There are 2 diff coils, a "melco" and a "delphi". That is why I specify.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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p/n for:
each required coil (2x)
each required bolt (4x)
LS9 valve cover cap
LS9 right harness
LS9 left harness
???
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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i love this idea. but the look just kills me.

i cant stand that it has a breather hole up front. and that the oil fill hole is in the back on the driver side.

John is there any future covers coming out that will be more LS f-body friendly.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird_WS6
i love this idea. but the look just kills me.

i cant stand that it has a breather hole up front. and that the oil fill hole is in the back on the driver side.

John is there any future covers coming out that will be more LS f-body friendly.


You do realize that if you put the valve cover on the other side of the engine that the oil fill hole then fills from the front passenger right? And by doing so, the breather is then on the back drivers?
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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^^^^ yes. but there is still a breather hold by the fill hole, isnt there?

i know i am just being picky. worst case i can fill in holes with weld and sand it smooth then coat them.

how many sets you have in stock?
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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There is a breather tube on the standard ls valve covers as well. Even on the valve covers with no coil provisions like the LSX ones, they have the breather tube on them as well.

I have 2 sets on hand.

FYI though, that breather tube screws in to the valve cover and could easily be plugged.
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Originally Posted by John@Scoggin
There is a breather tube on the standard ls valve covers as well. Even on the valve covers with no coil provisions like the LSX ones, they have the breather tube on them as well.

I have 2 sets on hand.

FYI though, that breather tube screws in to the valve cover and could easily be plugged.
John, i sent you an email about this stuff.. you get it?
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Buying an extra valve cover is cheaper then buying two extra coils + hardware, AND you get a spare coil + cover. Hard to beat that with a stick...
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Originally Posted by Irish350
John, i sent you an email about this stuff.. you get it?
Just replied!
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DietCoke
Buying an extra valve cover is cheaper then buying two extra coils + hardware, AND you get a spare coil + cover. Hard to beat that with a stick...
hell of a point
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DietCoke
Buying an extra valve cover is cheaper then buying two extra coils + hardware, AND you get a spare coil + cover. Hard to beat that with a stick...
one step ahead of you sir!

Originally Posted by John@Scoggin
Just replied!
Checks in the mail Mr G
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Looks like a clean setup.

Does anyone know if the LS3 & LS7 fuel rail inlet clears the coils as well? I would hate to buy a set and find out that the fuel rail inlet was in the way.
I'm sure the LS9 fuel rails must be total different as the supercharger is in the way.

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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We are using them right now on a setup with a FAST 102, LS3 heads, and prob short injectors with the stock LS2 rail. Ill let you know how it comes out.
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ok so after i intall these and plug and play them into my car. do i need to adjust anyhting in the tune. or will the car work? lol
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Why would you need to adjust anything? They are just coils. There is no tuning required. They are like the Ronco Electric Food Dehydrator....just set it, and forget it!
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by John@Scoggin
Why would you need to adjust anything? They are just coils. There is no tuning required. They are like the Ronco Electric Food Dehydrator....just set it, and forget it!
well when guys put the truck coils on they say that you need to adjust the _____ (something) table
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Usually it is the "dwell" but ONLY ONLY ONLY an experienced tuner in a controlled setting should do that. And I think that would only normally work better in a high demand situation. A normal street car would prob not see much benefit really.

I know there have been a few tests of said coils etc, but there are a few points that are not address, but in this case ill keep my opinions to myself and just say your results will vary.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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for the life of me I still can't figure out why we don't have decent aftermarket valve covers, or coil relocation kits that look nice and don't cost $400+

it's a racket...
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