LT1 steam pipe
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LT1 steam pipe Hello everyone,
I am finishing my LT1 383 install. I went with a brand new GM coolant steam crossover pipe. I read a lot of stuff about people using different hoses to make higher flowing pipes. I was thinking brand new from General Motors would do the trick at least for 10,000 miles. Does anyone think this OEM pipe is a problem?
Thank you!!
I am finishing my LT1 383 install. I went with a brand new GM coolant steam crossover pipe. I read a lot of stuff about people using different hoses to make higher flowing pipes. I was thinking brand new from General Motors would do the trick at least for 10,000 miles. Does anyone think this OEM pipe is a problem?
Thank you!!
Not in the slightest. Just make sure to not bend it or it will be a Class A ************ to get the ports to line up with the banjo bolts. If ever you have to take the heads off for any reason it should be one of the first things to come off and the last to go on.
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Awesome, thank you! I always buy the General Motors original equipment washers and torque the banjo bolts to 30 foot pounds.
You don't have to be exact with the torque spec. Just know taking the banjo bolts off while the engine is in the car can be a Class B ************. If they are GM bolts they could be an odd size where no standard or metric wrench really fits well and there is always the possibility of the nut stripping. Also, make sure to use two seals for each bolt. One pressing against the head and steam pipe and the other pressing against the shoulder of the bolt to the steam pipe.
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Launching!
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You don't have to be exact with the torque spec. Just know taking the banjo bolts off while the engine is in the car can be a Class B ************. If they are GM bolts they could be an odd size where no standard or metric wrench really fits well and there is always the possibility of the nut stripping. Also, make sure to use two seals for each bolt. One pressing against the head and steam pipe and the other pressing against the shoulder of the bolt to the steam pipe.
Ok cool. Thanks for the advice.
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