L98 to lt1 conversion coolant flow
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L98 to lt1 conversion coolant flow
Ok guys, I need some help here. I have converted my l98 to a lt1. I changed the intake and heads. I have the mods done to both intake and heads. I purchased my remote thermostat housing and now I am unsure of the connections. I want to make sure I have coolant where it is supposed to be. Should a hose run from the remote housing to front of intake and one each to the front of the heads? Please help. Thanks
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From: Glenbeulah Wi
Ok guys, I need some help here. I have converted my l98 to a lt1. I changed the intake and heads. I have the mods done to both intake and heads. I purchased my remote thermostat housing and now I am unsure of the connections. I want to make sure I have coolant where it is supposed to be. Should a hose run from the remote housing to front of intake and one each to the front of the heads? Please help. Thanks
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Am I reading this right?
a basic difference between the l98 and lt1 engine block is that the lt1 has a cast in blockage that forces the cool water from the water pump up into the heads before the water returns to the engine block...exact opposite of an l98
so while LT heads and intake will bolt onto a l98 block, in no way can you "convert" an l98 to an lt1
you can replace an l98 engine with an lt1 engine, but "convert" one to the other ?
a basic difference between the l98 and lt1 engine block is that the lt1 has a cast in blockage that forces the cool water from the water pump up into the heads before the water returns to the engine block...exact opposite of an l98
so while LT heads and intake will bolt onto a l98 block, in no way can you "convert" an l98 to an lt1
you can replace an l98 engine with an lt1 engine, but "convert" one to the other ?
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Looks like you will be "converting" the cooling system as well
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From: Glenbeulah Wi
Am I reading this right?
a basic difference between the l98 and lt1 engine block is that the lt1 has a cast in blockage that forces the cool water from the water pump up into the heads before the water returns to the engine block...exact opposite of an l98
so while LT heads and intake will bolt onto a l98 block, in no way can you "convert" an l98 to an lt1
you can replace an l98 engine with an lt1 engine, but "convert" one to the other ?
a basic difference between the l98 and lt1 engine block is that the lt1 has a cast in blockage that forces the cool water from the water pump up into the heads before the water returns to the engine block...exact opposite of an l98
so while LT heads and intake will bolt onto a l98 block, in no way can you "convert" an l98 to an lt1
you can replace an l98 engine with an lt1 engine, but "convert" one to the other ?
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Am I reading this right?
a basic difference between the l98 and lt1 engine block is that the lt1 has a cast in blockage that forces the cool water from the water pump up into the heads before the water returns to the engine block...exact opposite of an l98
so while LT heads and intake will bolt onto a l98 block, in no way can you "convert" an l98 to an lt1
you can replace an l98 engine with an lt1 engine, but "convert" one to the other ?
a basic difference between the l98 and lt1 engine block is that the lt1 has a cast in blockage that forces the cool water from the water pump up into the heads before the water returns to the engine block...exact opposite of an l98
so while LT heads and intake will bolt onto a l98 block, in no way can you "convert" an l98 to an lt1
you can replace an l98 engine with an lt1 engine, but "convert" one to the other ?
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I ran a hose from the front of each head to the remote housing. I also have the throttle body running through the remote housing with the temperature sensor from the tpi intake installed in the housing. Does this sound right? I am having problems finding a great spot to mount it to keep it below the radiator cap and still have room. Thanks
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From: Glenbeulah Wi
I ran a hose from the front of each head to the remote housing. I also have the throttle body running through the remote housing with the temperature sensor from the tpi intake installed in the housing. Does this sound right? I am having problems finding a great spot to mount it to keep it below the radiator cap and still have room. Thanks
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No problem! Just to help someone else if they are thinking of doing this. When I started I done lots of research and thought this could be something I could do verses a mini ram and save some $. Well, at first I was saving money, but it seems every time you put something on the car there is something I have to buy to make it work. All this was not included in my research. Things such as the air pump hits the throttle body now I have to install air pump delete bracket. I really did not want to do that, my advice NOW buy a miniram.
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From: Glenbeulah Wi
No problem! Just to help someone else if they are thinking of doing this. When I started I done lots of research and thought this could be something I could do verses a mini ram and save some $. Well, at first I was saving money, but it seems every time you put something on the car there is something I have to buy to make it work. All this was not included in my research. Things such as the air pump hits the throttle body now I have to install air pump delete bracket. I really did not want to do that, my advice NOW buy a miniram.
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