EGR aluminum block plate

**tatertot91** · 08-20-2009, 09:35 AM

This is something i thought up for those who blocked off their ls1 intake when removing the EGR system. I used a freeze plug and didn't quite like the way it looked so i made this. Wondering if anyone else has done this or is selling any of these.

**Smittro** · 08-20-2009, 09:41 AM

That's pretty neat way to clean that spot up. Maybe put some kind of LSx design on it and sell them yourself? I get a hint you maybe planning this? I bet you could make a couple of $$$ on those..

**tatertot91** · 08-20-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Smittro

That's pretty neat way to clean that spot up. Maybe put some kind of LSx design on it and sell them yourself? I get a hint you maybe planning this? I bet you could make a couple of $$$ on those..

Was thinking about it
Bet someones already taking measurements to sell themselves

Was thinking of a bowtie logo to go around the bolt

**Smittro** · 08-20-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Was thinking about it
Bet someones already taking measurements to sell themselves

Was thinking of a bowtie logo to go around the bolt

If you're serious though I would'nt let someone else stop you from haveing you own line of them. Come up with your own design for the top, I bet people would buy them. Custom one off stuff is very desirable..

**tatertot91** · 08-20-2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

If you're serious though I would'nt let someone else stop you from haveing you own line of them. Come up with your own design for the top, I bet people would buy them. Custom one off stuff is very desirable..

Thanks for the advice
Just little time, and little money for stuff like this
If anyone wants one, let me know
Gotta work up some designs

**GatorSS** · 08-25-2009, 02:06 PM

I've seen one with a smaller plate than yours, and it has another hole slightly to the side that allows for the original bolt to bolt to the intake. It is round like the one that comes with a freeze plug, with a little extension "lip" that extends over the threaded bolt hole on the intake.

**tatertot91** · 08-25-2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by GatorSS

I've seen one with a smaller plate than yours, and it has another hole slightly to the side that allows for the original bolt to bolt to the intake. It is round like the one that comes with a freeze plug, with a little extension "lip" that extends over the threaded bolt hole on the intake.

Thats sounds nice as well, i kinda like the way this turned out, now i gotta make one to hide the bolt

**99'CajunFirehawk157** · 09-17-2009, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by GatorSS

I've seen one with a smaller plate than yours, and it has another hole slightly to the side that allows for the original bolt to bolt to the intake. It is round like the one that comes with a freeze plug, with a little extension "lip" that extends over the threaded bolt hole on the intake.

Sounds like GM part number 12558346, gmpartsdirect.com carries them for $13 its a kit to block off ones egr .

**tatertot91** · 09-17-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157

Sounds like GM part number 12558346, gmpartsdirect.com carries them for $13 its a kit to block off ones egr .

Mine blocks off the EGR, its a freeze plug underneath, the aluminum plate on top is just or looks.

**99'CajunFirehawk157** · 09-17-2009, 05:37 PM

I have a metal freeze plug too but yours is the rubber expansion correct hence the big nut?
FWIW I ordered that GM kit, will post pics when it arrives in a week or so...

**tatertot91** · 09-17-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157

I have a metal freeze plug too but yours is the rubber expansion correct hence the big nut?
FWIW I ordered that GM kit, will post pics when it arrives in a week or so...

Would like to see how that turns out. I like my blockoff plate, but im gonna like my LS6 Intake better (once i get it)

**GatorSS** · 10-12-2009, 11:32 AM

Yes, yours is nice, and has a clean look (although it would be nice to see something other than a large nut in the middle--but don't get me wrong, I think you did a good job on this "prototype"). Have you sold any? If so, for what price? It does look better than my freeze plug. I would buy one of yours if I wasn't planning on replacing my intake with a Maggie system--although that will likely be a winter project.

**99'CajunFirehawk157** · 10-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Here is the factory GM EGR block off plate:

**tatertot91** · 10-16-2009, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157

Here is the factory GM EGR block off plate:

That works too, i just want to see it installed
Dont know how it looks on the intake itself
thats why i made the plate to cover up the freeze plug, didn't like looking at it

**GatorSS** · 10-17-2009, 11:55 PM

No question, yours look much better than the freeze plug--way better.

**tatertot91** · 10-18-2009, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by GatorSS

No question, yours look much better than the freeze plug--way better.

Thanks, just hoping i wont need it soon when i get the ls6 intake
Maybe i'll make one for it but without the nut sticking out

**ls1camino** · 10-18-2009, 11:03 AM

PM Pontiac Fan...made my Head Plate and EGR Block Off for a reasonable price (don't remember what it was exactly).

**tatertot91** · 10-18-2009, 11:21 AM

Definitely like the head plate and the EGR blockoff
How does the plate mount on the intake?
May be interested in some of that

How did you paint your intake btw?
spray can?

**ls1camino** · 10-18-2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Definitely like the head plate and the EGR blockoff
How does the plate mount on the intake?
May be interested in some of that

How did you paint your intake btw?
spray can?

I JB-Welded a small bolt I had sitting around to the underside of the plate, filled the EGR hole (not cut out of my FAST 90) with RTV Silicone, place and let harden.

Medium Sand Paper -> Adhesion Promotor -> Gloss Black Engine Enamel -> Clear Engine Enamel -> Wet Sand

**tatertot91** · 10-18-2009, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

I JB-Welded a small bolt I had sitting around to the underside of the plate, filled the EGR hole (not cut out of my FAST 90) with RTV Silicone, place and let harden.

Medium Sand Paper -> Adhesion Promotor -> Gloss Black Engine Enamel -> Clear Engine Enamel -> Wet Sand

Thanks
May end up doing this to the LS6 intake that is to come soon