The Gen 5/6 engne water pumps come with a steam vent that is routed to the cooling system surge tank. A surge tank is recommended for removing air from the engine coolant, but as long as the radiator or surge tank is the highest point in the system, then air will be evacuated from the coolant and a steam vent is not needed. The highest point, meaning that either the radiator or the surge tank have a portion higher than the top of the cylinder heads. If they are not, then air can be trapped within the cylinder heads and cause portions of the cylinder heads to overheat, which will be detrimental to engine performance and longevity.
These adapter plates are designed to be used with a GenIV LS3 6.2L Corvette water pump.
All threaded holes in the block and cylinder head should cleaned and tapped with a thread chaser. All bolts being installed should be lubed with a light oil or anti-seize on the bolt threads before assembly.
Dirty Dingo Motorsports PatentedLT GM Gen V Water Pump Adapter Kit.
Patented US PTO- US D645478 S1, US D775235 S1; 9,631,546
This is a stock LT Gen V engine front showing the VVT cam solenoid and harness.
You will need to remove and rotate the solenoid to point the plug down. The edge of the mounting flange will have to be filed for bolt clearance. The pattern is off and you will reinstall the factory bolt over the outside of the flange.
Factory bolt installed over the outside of the flange.
Cut the top loop off of the retaining bracket, wrap and secure the harness underneath the cam solenoid.
With LT4 and LT5 supercharged applications and 8 rib belt kits we reccomend cutting the ears off the cam solenoid and rotate connector as shown using the factory bolts and aluminum retaining plate. This plate is included with Gen V 8 rib kits.
Using the supplied LT gaskets from the block to the adapter and the supplied LS gasket between the adapter and the LS water pump, install the Gen IV LS3 6.2L Corvette water pump. Torque all bolts to 11 ft. lbs.
Installed and finished. Torque all bolts to 11 ft. lbs.
