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Old May 29, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Default LS2 vs LS3 Valve Covers

Interchangeable?

I have a machinist friend who is manufacturing some awesome looking valve covers. He has a set on an LS7 and on a LS3. He wants to put a set on my LS2 and I just wanted to make sure they are compatible.

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Old May 30, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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If not mistaken; I believe that all of the LS series valve covers are interchangeable, which would include (LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, LS9 & LSA).
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Originally Posted by C6LSx
If not mistaken; I believe that all of the LS series valve covers are interchangeable, which would include (LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, LS9 & LSA).
Thanks. I'm surprised I haven't gotten more answers. Seems one of these folks would know for sure. Thanks for your answer.
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might be just the section isn't looked at much, try posting in General.
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Other than the early perimeter style valve cover, Gen III and Gen IV/V valve covers interchange.

So yes, LS2/LS3/LS4/LS6/LS7/LS9/LSA interchange

The LS9 has direct bolt coil mounts, meaning no add'l brackets. I haven't seen it, but would assume the LSA does as well considering it's essentially the same motor.
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Originally Posted by glenB
Other than the early perimeter style valve cover, Gen III and Gen IV/V valve covers interchange.

So yes, LS2/LS3/LS4/LS6/LS7/LS9/LSA interchange

The LS9 has direct bolt coil mounts, meaning no add'l brackets. I haven't seen it, but would assume the LSA does as well considering it's essentially the same motor.
Yes, the 97 corvettes and the 98 f bodies [ 5.7 L ] have perimeter bolt valve covers and less rocker arm clearance.
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Thnaks for the responses. Got my answer.
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