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  • #16
    Yeah I’ve already done the Walbro way back when I was running the giggle gas. Hopefully it fires right up after 8+ years of dormancy.
    Plan is probably ~7 psi on a cheap gas tune (new driver teenager might even need 1-2 psi haha) hopefully ~14 psi+ on 91.
    1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
    1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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    • #17
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      Does this o-ring look familiar? I don’t think if missed any but this was in my gasket pile. I accidentally got the supercharged gasket kit so it could be for that, or just something I mixed in over the years. But now I’m paranoid!

      1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
      1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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      • #18
        Is that for the Thermostat housing?
        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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        • #19
          I’m pretty sure my thermostat housing uses a gasket and not an o-ring. Do some of them have an o-ring?
          1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
          1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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          • #20
            Thermo O-ring between the UIM and LIM.
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            • #21
              Yes just looked it up it’s a gasket, probably something left over or for the supercharger then.
              08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
              96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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              • #22
                Originally posted by FirebirdGT View Post
                Thermo O-ring between the UIM and LIM.
                Yes that’s true,
                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by FirebirdGT View Post
                  Thermo O-ring between the UIM and LIM.
                  I think that one is thicker. I know I installed that one, it is right here:
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                  1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                  1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                  • #24
                    You’re alright, yeah the new ones are orange, so it’s in there. That black oring is probably stock. I was getting ready to look at your pictures.
                    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                    • #25
                      And my memory is crap, we only have 1 of those plastic coolant elbows (under the TB area in the lower intake manifold) on the 97’s right? The metal ones come in a pack of 2, so I’m making sure.
                      1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                      1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                      • #26
                        Yes just one, the alm. elbows work, I get the AC Delco ones from Rockauto, the Orings are a little thicker and you can order just the single one you need. I think I posted a thread awhile back on them with pics.
                        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                        • #27
                          Here’s the Gm part number 19310305 around $5 at Rockauto. The Orings are thicker than Dorman . I had the Dorman fail on me after 6 months. I found my thread and there is a picture of them side by side.
                          08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                          96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                          • #28
                            This is awesome, love seeing stuff like this. My girls (3 and 6) are starting to show an interest in dads old cars so we’re working on reviving one of them.
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                            • #29
                              9/16/2024 Update

                              Engine is assembled as far as we can take it, headers on, vacuum lines refreshed, throttle body is on, PCV is in.

                              We pulled the from K member and cleaned it up.
                              going to put in a new steering rack because this one started leaking badly when I disconnected the steering shaft. I might have tapped it too hard with a hammer. Adding new tie rod boots too.

                              Got new rubber motor mounts and going to add greaseable sway bar mounts as my old 1LE rubber mounts were noisy and wearing.

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                              1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                              1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                              • #30
                                Nice, good to hear it’s coming along. How long before startup you thinking?
                                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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