Category 5 now offers a solution for the ugly and prone to break dipstick tube.
https://categoryvportworx.com/cat-5-products/p/ecotec-flexbile-dipstick-tube
Head porting is
$980 and includes the following:
Full inspection of cylinder head and all bolt holes cleaned.
resurfacing of deck surface
Hot tanked
Valve job
Viton valve seals
Free spring install if you supply them.
M62 services
Ported outlet and inlet to accept the LS4 throttle...
Vacuum bleeding really helps get the air out of the system.
You may also consider pressure testing the cooling system and pressure cap, as boiling off coolant is a potential result from a faulty cap.
Oil cooler is another common failure but I’d expect to see oil in the cooling system.
A wot box or more capable stand alone is how to get your ecotec to 2-step, but an commonly overlooked addition is hardened oil pump gears.
the factory gears can shatter from the address stress and “ratcheting” that the gears can see while on 2-step and cause a sudden loss of oil pressure.
What engine in particular?
I haven’t listed my porting prices on the website, as I currently have a lengthy lead time.
I’d be more than happy to answer pricing questions via PM or email.
I know that sort of thing was very frowned upon in older forums I’ve been a part of.
there are a few cam...
Hello, everyone!
I’m Josh, owner of category V port worx.
While I don’t have a goblin, I’ve been around the ecotec community since late 2005.
It’s nice to have some real forums again!
I’ve also been associated with and worked on a few that have come through the shop. Weather it be for...
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