LS1 coil mounting idea's

dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
I am looking to mount LS1 coils on my engine. I want something clean and not hacked. Does anyone have any good idea's?

I know of one person who welded the LS1 brackets to stock valve covers. I have plastic Vortec valve covers so that is not an option. Should I attempt to mount them to the heads or intake? Should I buy a set of LS1 brackets (I think they are $11 per bracket new) cut them and then try to make something to fit. Or just just try make something. MSD makes aluminum brackets but they are $100 and I would still have to modify them.
 
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TeeTopZ

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Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

I saw one install where they were put on the frame rails to clean up the valve covers. Used custom wires and brackets
 
TYRODD

TYRODD

My ass. Look at it.
Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

Maybe fab up an aluminum sheet metal mount that goes on top of the valve covers.

Straddle it over the covers and mounts to the upper to lower intake bolts, that would make it removable.
 
TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

IMHO, I would just make something, you know it will work if you plan it right and wont cost you much.
 
mattw

mattw

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Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

I like the idea of mounting them on the frame rail as they would be out of sight. Do you think they would be protected well enough down there though or might water be an issue?

As far as making custom wires, can't you just buy boots and crimps and modify your current set of wires?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850446/media/images

I'm following this thread closely as I plan to do the same thing in the near future..
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

mattw said:
I like the idea of mounting them on the frame rail as they would be out of sight. Do you think they would be protected well enough down there though or might water be an issue?

As far as making custom wires, can't you just buy boots and crimps and modify your current set of wires?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850446/media/images

I'm following this thread closely as I plan to do the same thing in the near future..
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I was already planning on doing pretty much exactly that with the spark plug wires.

I was looking at my frame rails, the driver side is pretty busy with brakes line and the fuel tank vent. The passenger side is a little tricky wire routing wise with the down-pipe. I am thinking my best solution is probably going to be valve cover mounts.
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

Norm said:
You can buy a relocation bracket, then your going to need new plug wires and a harness extension.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-weld-co...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSD-32079-8...Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b45aaca5&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS1-LS2-LS3...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
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I was looking at this http://www.ebay.com/itm/260261428923?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 for the coil pack wiring. Any harness I buy I am going to have to be cut it up anyways.

I have seen those coil relocation kits, I just can't wrap my head around where to put them. I am also anal about not making any addition holes in my truck's firewall or frame incase I decide to restore it back to stock.
 
Norm

Norm

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Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

dgoodhue said:
I was already planning on doing pretty much exactly that with the spark plug wires.

I was looking at my frame rails, the driver side is pretty busy with brakes line and the fuel tank vent. The passenger side is a little tricky wire routing wise with the down-pipe. I am thinking my best solution is probably going to be valve cover mounts.
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How about inside the wiper cowl area. Might be a tight fit, but would sure clean up some room.Run the plug wires through a hunk of plastic loom.
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: LS1 coil mounting idea's

mattw said:
I like the idea of mounting them on the frame rail as they would be out of sight. Do you think they would be protected well enough down there though or might water be an issue?

As far as making custom wires, can't you just buy boots and crimps and modify your current set of wires?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850446/media/images

I'm following this thread closely as I plan to do the same thing in the near future..
Click to expand...

I am getting ready to order coil boots to make custom wires. I have never made wires before.

Do I need special tools to add the coils boots to my existing wires?
 
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