ls6 intake/fuel rail question
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Can that even be removed? I don't remember exactly but I thought all of the fuel rail pieces were pressed or welded together. If that part is bad you might have to buy a fuel rail assembly. GM dealers would certainly have them and I think there might be some aftermarket suppliers. A dealer would also have the part if it is replaceable.
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They gut it for fuel distribution reasons. Although I think theyve found that it really doesnt do anything. I bought a ls6 intake with rails and injectors. got it in and that part wasnt there. A guy on ls1tech shot me the part numbers
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50 something bucks for a nothing. Does anyone have one lying around?
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,883
Likes: 11
From: North Easton Mass
They gut it for fuel distribution reasons. Although I think theyve found that it really doesnt do anything. I bought a ls6 intake with rails and injectors. got it in and that part wasnt there. A guy on ls1tech shot me the part numbers
12555909 - Dampener-47 bucks
24500246 - Dampener Retaining Ring -6 bucks
50 something bucks for a nothing. Does anyone have one lying around?
12555909 - Dampener-47 bucks
24500246 - Dampener Retaining Ring -6 bucks
50 something bucks for a nothing. Does anyone have one lying around?
Rick B.
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a: Yes, as stated, it can be removed (or replaced) with a snap ring. They are non-adjustable unlike the 97-98's which could be replaced with adjustable regulators and also had the better return line fuel system.
b: Unless you are going to be running more then 450-500hp or going forced induction (or just want to change the look) there is no need to remove it. Removing it won't do much good as the hole would have to plugged.
c: If you are going over 500hp the fuel rails and injectors would have to go anyway. You would need a return line system instead of a single feed line and then put an adjustable regulator on the return line to keep pressure in the system. You would also need a hi performance inline or intank pump.
b: Unless you are going to be running more then 450-500hp or going forced induction (or just want to change the look) there is no need to remove it. Removing it won't do much good as the hole would have to plugged.
c: If you are going over 500hp the fuel rails and injectors would have to go anyway. You would need a return line system instead of a single feed line and then put an adjustable regulator on the return line to keep pressure in the system. You would also need a hi performance inline or intank pump.
Last edited by 78Vette-SA; Oct 24, 2008 at 07:30 PM.
