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ZX1truth · 05-31-2023, 03:02 PM

Hey guys ..... my driver side K&N turbo air cleaner fitment has always been a pain and install is not easy. I am thinking about cutting out this area in the silver lines on the pictures for easier in n out!
Do you guys think this is a good idea or will it cost structural integrity to be weakened. Thoughts?

ZL1_Chris · 05-31-2023, 03:22 PM

Looks like you already started

Answer is yes and yes but I'd weld up the seam and add support elsewhere if needed.

trashbasket · 06-01-2023, 02:45 PM

wait...is this how these filters are supposed to be oriented?

jeff657756 · 06-01-2023, 02:54 PM

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wait...is this how these filters are supposed to be oriented?

No, its not. I dont think they are that hard to change. Not hard enough to cut on the frame,

ZX1truth · 06-01-2023, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trashbasket

wait...is this how these filters are supposed to be oriented?

How is your driver side filter oriented? Pictures?

jeff657756 · 06-01-2023, 02:58 PM

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How is your driver side filter oriented? Pictures?

It sits right below the steering shaft. I can't remember which side but sometimes i put the filter up into the area not attached to anything, then attach the elbow/coupler to the filter.

trashbasket · 06-01-2023, 03:16 PM

I guess I have more room because no oil heater. The other side is the one that gets messed up and melted. : (

ZL1_Chris · 06-01-2023, 03:25 PM

Is the crossmember cut in the pic? I believe that's more structural that the piece OP is talking about cutting.

trashbasket · 06-01-2023, 03:50 PM

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Is the crossmember cut in the pic? I believe that's more structural that the piece OP is talking about cutting.

It was cut for the ability to remove the oil pan. I read quite a few threads before cutting it. I can tell you the car behaves the same without it, but I'm not willing to get into that argument with anybody. I was simply taking a picture of how my air filter is oriented. No judgement on cutting anything on your own car. I just wanted to make sure I had my filters in right.

ZX1truth · 06-01-2023, 04:50 PM

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I guess I have more room because no oil heater. The other side is the one that gets messed up and melted. : (

I just hate the air cleaner being so close to the exhaust manifold! Thus having it on the side it may be a bit cooler. That is my thought anyway.

ZL1_Chris · 06-01-2023, 05:08 PM

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It was cut for the ability to remove the oil pan. I read quite a few threads before cutting it. I can tell you the car behaves the same without it, but I'm not willing to get into that argument with anybody. I was simply taking a picture of how my air filter is oriented. No judgement on cutting anything on your own car. I just wanted to make sure I had my filters in right.

I understand completely and apologize. My commitment was actually misdirected. My point was actually intended toward a different comment and you are 💯 percent correct no judgments just opinions. Thanks for the pictures and the input.

trashbasket · 06-01-2023, 05:31 PM

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I just hate the air cleaner being so close to the exhaust manifold! Thus having it on the side it may be a bit cooler. That is my thought anyway.

Yea man, I completely agree. Thats why when I saw your post it was like a moment of panic for me like "oh god have I been screwing this up the WHOLE time?!" I guess if we are super worried about it we just shell out the $600 for agps cold air pipes that put it behind the wheel well.

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I understand completely and apologize. My commitment was actually misdirected. My point was actually intended toward a different comment and you are 💯 percent correct no judgments just opinions. Thanks for the pictures and the input.

No worries at all but I appreciate your response all the same. I was thinking "oh no, I'm about to get flamed for cutting this stupid thing". Not what this thread is about but I absolutely recommend anyone make triple damn dog sure your oil pan is aligned before dropping an engine, transmission, turbos and all plumbing into a car and have the stupid thing leak and lead you to the decision to hack your subframe.

ZX1truth · 06-01-2023, 05:39 PM

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Yea man, I completely agree. Thats why when I saw your post it was like a moment of panic for me like "oh god have I been screwing this up the WHOLE time?!" I guess if we are super worried about it we just shell out the $600 for agps cold air pipes that put it behind the wheel well.

WHAT......AGP has cold air pipes?!?!?!? I didn't know that! I wonder if they are hard to install???

dreksnot · 06-01-2023, 06:35 PM

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WHAT......AGP has cold air pipes?!?!?!? I didn't know that! I wonder if they are hard to install???

For a modest $600 from AGP. I was pondering making something up like that myself; you know how I need to do things like that.

When I just sitting, idling, my IAT's might climb to 160F (like in the staging lanes). Driving in traffic, at stop lights I might hit 130F before rolling again. When cruising, my IAT's are probably 5-10F above ambient. So, I added meth/water injection to ensure they're nice and low when pounding on the throttle and in boost.

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06-01-2023, 02:45 PM	#3
trashbasket Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: SC Posts: 76	wait...is this how these filters are supposed to be oriented? __________________ 2010 SS / 376 LSX / AGP Twin Turbo / 910whp 954wtq

06-01-2023, 03:16 PM	#7
trashbasket Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: SC Posts: 76	I guess I have more room because no oil heater. The other side is the one that gets messed up and melted. : ( __________________ 2010 SS / 376 LSX / AGP Twin Turbo / 910whp 954wtq

05-31-2023, 03:22 PM	#2
ZL1_Chris ZL1_Chris Drives: 2015 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Largo,FL Posts: 100 View My Garage	Looks like you already started Answer is yes and yes but I'd weld up the seam and add support elsewhere if needed.

06-01-2023, 03:25 PM	#8
ZL1_Chris ZL1_Chris Drives: 2015 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Largo,FL Posts: 100 View My Garage	Is the crossmember cut in the pic? I believe that's more structural that the piece OP is talking about cutting.