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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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anyone drill 1/2" holes on the sides of these puppies?
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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why??
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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why??
faster oil drainback.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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I haven't, but there's some info about doing that in the LS1/LS6 book by Will Handel.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
faster oil drainback.
Grippy your just full of info. Thanks I'll have to check that out.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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I did Grip. Just dont drill them too big.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I did it on my LS1 I'm putting back together right now, but its not running yet. FYI, be careful when drilling, those lifter trays are hard plastic and seems like they will crack easily.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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btw, I saw this done on TV, on a project car called LS Gun.
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