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Re-use LS1 external PCV hoses for LS3 motor?

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Old 07-01-2010 | 02:13 PM
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I've read that the LS3 valley cover PVC system is different than even the LS6 valley cover. Ideally, should I re-use my Norris catch can and PCV tubing (which includes the valve) in the same manner it attached to the LS6 components, or do something different?
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id bump that.

doing an ls2 based stroker w ls3 heads and idk what to retain on my current ls6/catch can/breather setup.
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i have a ls2 block in my car. I guess the valley cover has some kind of pcv valve built in. I just left it plugged and reused my catchcan setup (ls1 style) for at least 5000 miles and havent had an issue but i am looking for a way to redo this.
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This thread indicates that if you choose to use a catch can, the external PCV is not needed because the LS3 intake already has it in the valley cover:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...how-route.html

I also read that you could run a u-tube between the LS3 valley cover and the intake manifold if you don't use a catch can.
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anyone know where i can get the valve cover plug?
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I talked to Jason at Katech and here's what he said:

The PCV valve is in the valley cover and loops to the intake. The valve covers each have a fresh air line that needs to be tee'd together and routed to a fresh air source after the MAF and before the throttle body.

@phenomic id try john@scoggin dickey.. any of those places that have access to factory ls7 stuff should have it (im assuming you mean the dry sump VC plug)



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