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Unreal · 03-28-2016, 08:15 PM

Dealer has block off plates, I believe from GTO. $8 or so from a GM dealer.

Bo White · 03-28-2016, 08:28 PM

I used one from a 5.3 truck

Scooter18155 · 07-05-2020, 11:29 AM

I know this is an old thread but it’s a good write up with parts links so I wanted to subscribe to it for future use anyways. Does the plug I install into the block to plug off the coolant line need any sort of locktite? Anti seize?

TXM62SS · 07-05-2020, 01:21 PM

I used some thread tape. No leaks so far.

Scooter18155 · 07-05-2020, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TXM62SS

I used some thread tape. No leaks so far.

Ty I thought about doing that. I wasn’t sure that is recommended or proper procedure for installing one. This car is definately giving me a lot of firsts in my mechanical accomplishments.

Scooter18155 · 07-08-2020, 07:18 PM

Just to help someone else who happens to read this and wants to do this that orders that block plug from summit racing. You will need a 17mm hex bit for the new block plug. Also a 34mm shocket to get the original hose plug out of the block. That info would have been useful instead of trial and error on the sockets etc needed to find that out. I ended up having to borrow the 34mm and buy the hex bit as I didn’t have those that big.

gunchamp · 07-09-2020, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter18155

I know this is an old thread but it’s a good write up with parts links so I wanted to subscribe to it for future use anyways. Does the plug I install into the block to plug off the coolant line need any sort of locktite? Anti seize?

Pipe dope is all thats needed. Did mine over the winter during my build. Been driving all summer and oil temps have stayed the same as when it was in there. Mine leaked too, so wasnt going back on

gtstorey · 07-09-2020, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gunchamp

Pipe dope is all thats needed. Did mine over the winter during my build. Been driving all summer and oil temps have stayed the same as when it was in there. Mine leaked too, so wasnt going back on

I think the consensus is that the oil temp is a calculated value, not a measured value. It wouldn't change anyway, unless you have an aftermarket oil temp gauge.

rgrmoreira13 · 07-09-2020, 01:20 PM

Noob Question
Why not use both a factory oil cooler and a aftermarket oil cooler like Mishimoto ?
I think that is the route I am going to go. The only issue I am having is I would need to get a smaller stack because of the stage 2 intercooler.

gtstorey · 07-09-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rgrmoreira13

Noob Question
Why not use both a factory oil cooler and a aftermarket oil cooler like Mishimoto ?
I think that is the route I am going to go. The only issue I am having is I would need to get a smaller stack because of the stage 2 intercooler.

I don't know exactly where the oil cooler is in the oiling system, but putting coolers in series will increase the pressure loss across them. The stock system also tends to leak.

Scooter18155 · 07-09-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rgrmoreira13

Noob Question
Why not use both a factory oil cooler and a aftermarket oil cooler like Mishimoto ?
I think that is the route I am going to go. The only issue I am having is I would need to get a smaller stack because of the stage 2 intercooler.

I read the stock system prone to leaking. And how well does a oil cooler work that is supposedly cooled by hot coolant/antifreeze? You can eliminate factory cooler plug the coolant Lines like described here and then get a block of plates designed to feed oil to an aftermarket oil cooler, like this One.

https://www.holley.com/products/plum...arts/LS0013ERL

this will do 2 things in my mind.

1. Keep oil cooler and coolant systems separate so if any leaking is going on no cross contamination

2 provide a better functioning oil cooler that does a better job.

gunchamp · 07-10-2020, 10:18 AM

The fact here is the factory system is a leaky whore and doesnt do much to cool oil. Its more in place to get oil temps up quicker when first starting. You absolutely do NOT need an oil cooler unless you are into some heavy road racing

gunchamp · 07-10-2020, 10:19 AM

Plus an added benefit is a little more weight reduction when deleting

Bo White · 07-10-2020, 01:11 PM

Oil temps are higher than coolant temp so yes it will cool it off some. More like knock the edge off the temp. Think of it like getting two pieces of steel up cherry red hot. Throw one in boiling water and throw the other out on the ground and you have to bare handed pick one up 60 seconds later. Which one are you picking up? The one in boiling water I bet.

03-28-2016, 08:15 PM	#15
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Dealer has block off plates, I believe from GTO. $8 or so from a GM dealer. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

03-28-2016, 08:28 PM	#16
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,020	I used one from a 5.3 truck __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

07-05-2020, 11:29 AM	#17
Scooter18155 Drives: 2010 ss/rs 6 speed manual Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ny Posts: 584	I know this is an old thread but it’s a good write up with parts links so I wanted to subscribe to it for future use anyways. Does the plug I install into the block to plug off the coolant line need any sort of locktite? Anti seize? __________________ 2010 camaro ss/rs, standard 6 speed, ls3 motor, bmr subframe connectors, jba 3” competition Exhaust, stainless works 1 7/8" headers, adm cold air intake, hurst short throw shifter, bo white ported tb, mishimoto aluminum radiator, mishimoto oil cooler.

07-05-2020, 01:21 PM	#18
TXM62SS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 388	I used some thread tape. No leaks so far. __________________ Victory Red 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Camaro Pat G. Spec Cam from Cam Motion 228/236 .599/.599 112+2LSA Kooks 1-7/8" LTs w/ Cats Roto-Fab, Bo White TB, Borla Touring Catback 3.91 1LE Gears, MGW Tuned by Pat G

07-08-2020, 07:18 PM	#20
Scooter18155 Drives: 2010 ss/rs 6 speed manual Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ny Posts: 584	Just to help someone else who happens to read this and wants to do this that orders that block plug from summit racing. You will need a 17mm hex bit for the new block plug. Also a 34mm shocket to get the original hose plug out of the block. That info would have been useful instead of trial and error on the sockets etc needed to find that out. I ended up having to borrow the 34mm and buy the hex bit as I didn’t have those that big. __________________ 2010 camaro ss/rs, standard 6 speed, ls3 motor, bmr subframe connectors, jba 3” competition Exhaust, stainless works 1 7/8" headers, adm cold air intake, hurst short throw shifter, bo white ported tb, mishimoto aluminum radiator, mishimoto oil cooler.

07-09-2020, 01:20 PM	#23
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	Noob Question Why not use both a factory oil cooler and a aftermarket oil cooler like Mishimoto ? I think that is the route I am going to go. The only issue I am having is I would need to get a smaller stack because of the stage 2 intercooler. __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

07-10-2020, 10:18 AM	#26
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	The fact here is the factory system is a leaky whore and doesnt do much to cool oil. Its more in place to get oil temps up quicker when first starting. You absolutely do NOT need an oil cooler unless you are into some heavy road racing __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

07-10-2020, 10:19 AM	#27
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Plus an added benefit is a little more weight reduction when deleting __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

07-10-2020, 01:11 PM	#28
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,020	Oil temps are higher than coolant temp so yes it will cool it off some. More like knock the edge off the temp. Think of it like getting two pieces of steel up cherry red hot. Throw one in boiling water and throw the other out on the ground and you have to bare handed pick one up 60 seconds later. Which one are you picking up? The one in boiling water I bet.