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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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ok i got a 07 and up 5.3 block that ive bored and made a forged ls1. my question is...

the block has the towers in the valley. but im not using it for dod cause its goin in a 67 camaro. do i need to do anything special like plug the holes or get the orings when i get a valley cover or can i just leave the holes like they are and act like there not there??
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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From what I've heard, and gone through, is that you will need an LS2/3 cover with the correct number of bolt holes, different gasket than the DoD cover, and the cover must have the O-rings in place to cap the towers so oil can be displaced properly throughout the engine, and to the lifter assembly.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Use an LS2 valley cover and all is well.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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You need O rings on the bosses under the valley, or oil pressure will be low.
Or you can tap them and plug them.
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I tapped and pluged mine just to be sure.
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