Dreaded #7
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From: Dyer, IN
Well, this isn't about me, it's about those who have lost #7 cylinder, specifically with an LS1, and not running an LS6 or aftermarket intake. I am particularly interested because the LS6/aftermarket intake requires you to block of the air bleed pipe to the rear of the heads.
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Ah, Now I understand. Personally, no, I don't know of anyone that's lost the #7 (or #8, which I bet would be similar) due to aftermarket intakes.
That being said, I've read at least one vendor that's had problems with the rear cylinders overheating due to steam pockets. Can't remember which one it was, and I don't want to drag the wrong person into the conversation.
Have a good one,
Mike
That being said, I've read at least one vendor that's had problems with the rear cylinders overheating due to steam pockets. Can't remember which one it was, and I don't want to drag the wrong person into the conversation.
Have a good one,
Mike
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to start anything but this thread is kind of vague and I'm trying to understand.
Does this have something to do specifically with the coolant crossover tube that is only on the LS-1 engine with the LS-1 intake manifold? because plenty of LS-1 engines came from GM with LS6 manifolds and I know I have seen threads about people losing the #7 cylinder with stock engines.
Does this have something to do specifically with the coolant crossover tube that is only on the LS-1 engine with the LS-1 intake manifold? because plenty of LS-1 engines came from GM with LS6 manifolds and I know I have seen threads about people losing the #7 cylinder with stock engines.
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From: Dyer, IN
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to start anything but this thread is kind of vague and I'm trying to understand.
Does this have something to do specifically with the coolant crossover tube that is only on the LS-1 engine with the LS-1 intake manifold? because plenty of LS-1 engines came from GM with LS6 manifolds and I know I have seen threads about people losing the #7 cylinder with stock engines.
Does this have something to do specifically with the coolant crossover tube that is only on the LS-1 engine with the LS-1 intake manifold? because plenty of LS-1 engines came from GM with LS6 manifolds and I know I have seen threads about people losing the #7 cylinder with stock engines.
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Changing to an LS6 intake does not require you to change the air bleed pipe. You can leave them as they are and grind down the plastic "grid" on the bottom of the intake where the coolant lines run. I've had mine this way for ~5000 miles.
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