Cover for Intake Behind the Grille - Page 4

MackSteelPrivateEye · 05-06-2019, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRAY

We have designed a "ram air" piece that fit's in that location. We will be releasing it soon.

How much HP with stock airbox?

DaggerMouth · 05-07-2019, 01:13 PM

I removed mine today. Went through the top of the radiator cover by removing the hood latch. You will need a ratchet wrench or patience to remove the latch bolts. Took about 45 mins to do everything. The plastic piece the clips go into is also pretty flexible so it is kind of a tight fit but it will come out with some wiggling.

Mountain · 05-07-2019, 02:25 PM

Some better pictures of the GT4.R intake setup that I took this past weekend:

6spdhyperblue · 05-10-2019, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaggerMouth

I removed mine today. Went through the top of the radiator cover by removing the hood latch. You will need a ratchet wrench or patience to remove the latch bolts. Took about 45 mins to do everything. The plastic piece the clips go into is also pretty flexible so it is kind of a tight fit but it will come out with some wiggling.

Nice. Added to the list

Timbo-1LE · 08-23-2019, 07:20 PM

Thanks Daggermouth, completed removal tonight. Debating trimming front part, which is blocking air path and leaving side as it "may" help direct air to the radiator...

FoundNemo · 10-07-2019, 08:15 AM

Anyone have a tuner device to log before/after MAF flow (g/s) and perhaps STFT, LTFT and knock? Just curious if this is helping at all.

MackSteelPrivateEye · 10-07-2019, 01:37 PM

I don't know why an air inlet would directly be blocked hindering performance in such a basic way. Look at Dodge Chall. they put an aggressive unobstructed hole right in middle of the inside headlamp for a clean flow of air. Makes know *%#$% sense to me. Please excuse my %^&#&% bad language.

DorkMissile · 10-07-2019, 02:36 PM

I will help make everyone's life easier here - download the ECS / Vortech supercharger install instructions as it will guide you how to get to the pieces and remove them. It is actually quite easy

On the ECS blower they instruct you to take all of it out and run without it

Trochoidal · 10-07-2019, 10:01 PM

Has anyone tried this approach? Before installing maybe address the possible water collection with a drain hole, barb fitting and a hose. For that matter, maybe just a drain hole.

https://www.velossatechdesign.com/pr...intake-snorkel

Install instructions:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00...Design.pdf?432

Booher · 10-07-2019, 10:30 PM

That looks like a great idea. Has anyone tried one of these? If you can install without removing the bumper, (it kind of looks like you can) I'm sold on this

Mighty Mouce · 10-08-2019, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booher

That looks like a great idea. Has anyone tried one of these? If you can install without removing the bumper, (it kind of looks like you can) I'm sold on this

No,..instructions say remove bumper

Booher · 10-08-2019, 06:05 AM

When the directions said to put the bumper on the ground, I assumed that meant take it off, my bad.

Get access to the area shown below by removing the top screws and wheel well screws of the bumper enough so that it can sit on the ground. Using a jack on the driver’s side is suggested since it helps the bumper sit lower.

Update: I emailed the guy, he confirmed, this is one of his only parts that you dont have to remove the bumper. Also, in the directions, I didnt see the crash bar re installed in the pics so asked about that as well. It goes back in, it just isnt in the final pics. I'm gonna order one tomorrow I think and give it a shot. They look pretty big in the ford cars, so they have alot of reviews. From what I can see, rain isnt a big deal, but you will suck up bugs into your airbox. Maybe that's what the plastic cover was originally for?

Mighty Mouce · 10-08-2019, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booher

When the directions said to put the bumper on the ground, I assumed that meant take it off, my bad.

Get access to the area shown below by removing the top screws and wheel well screws of the bumper enough so that it can sit on the ground. Using a jack on the driver’s side is suggested since it helps the bumper sit lower.

Update: I emailed the guy, he confirmed, this is one of his only parts that you dont have to remove the bumper. Also, in the directions, I didnt see the crash bar re installed in the pics so asked about that as well. It goes back in, it just isnt in the final pics. I'm gonna order one tomorrow I think and give it a shot. They look pretty big in the ford cars, so they have alot of reviews. From what I can see, rain isnt a big deal, but you will suck up bugs into your airbox. Maybe that's what the plastic cover was originally for?

So...is you is, or is you ain't saying this can be done without removing the bumper? Also looks like the scoop might be blocking one of the auxilliary radiators. Is that true? Not sure if that would effect engine cooling.

Booher · 10-08-2019, 04:00 PM

The directions show the bumper on the ground, but the person that made it says you can do it without taking it off. The verbage in the directions weren't exactly clear. That's why I posted a paragraph from it. It is only covering the heat exchanger a little, at least from what I can tell from the picture, and i dont think that little bit would effect much at all. I dont have it in my hands yet, I'm going to order it, probably friday and find out and get some hands on experience.

05-07-2019, 01:13 PM	#44
DaggerMouth Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 66	I removed mine today. Went through the top of the radiator cover by removing the hood latch. You will need a ratchet wrench or patience to remove the latch bolts. Took about 45 mins to do everything. The plastic piece the clips go into is also pretty flexible so it is kind of a tight fit but it will come out with some wiggling. Attached Images

05-07-2019, 02:25 PM	#45
Mountain Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,863	Some better pictures of the GT4.R intake setup that I took this past weekend: Attached Images

10-07-2019, 02:36 PM	#50
DorkMissile Drives: 18 1SS 1LE HyperBlue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 612	I will help make everyone's life easier here - download the ECS / Vortech supercharger install instructions as it will guide you how to get to the pieces and remove them. It is actually quite easy On the ECS blower they instruct you to take all of it out and run without it __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE / HBM - ECS Novi 1500 S/C Tuned by Carl @ CJ Tunes

10-07-2019, 10:01 PM	#51
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Has anyone tried this approach? Before installing maybe address the possible water collection with a drain hole, barb fitting and a hose. For that matter, maybe just a drain hole. https://www.velossatechdesign.com/pr...intake-snorkel Install instructions: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00...Design.pdf?432 __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

10-08-2019, 06:05 AM	#54
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 976	When the directions said to put the bumper on the ground, I assumed that meant take it off, my bad. Get access to the area shown below by removing the top screws and wheel well screws of the bumper enough so that it can sit on the ground. Using a jack on the driver’s side is suggested since it helps the bumper sit lower. Update: I emailed the guy, he confirmed, this is one of his only parts that you dont have to remove the bumper. Also, in the directions, I didnt see the crash bar re installed in the pics so asked about that as well. It goes back in, it just isnt in the final pics. I'm gonna order one tomorrow I think and give it a shot. They look pretty big in the ford cars, so they have alot of reviews. From what I can see, rain isnt a big deal, but you will suck up bugs into your airbox. Maybe that's what the plastic cover was originally for? Last edited by Booher; 10-08-2019 at 08:32 AM.

08-23-2019, 07:20 PM	#47
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	Thanks Daggermouth, completed removal tonight. Debating trimming front part, which is blocking air path and leaving side as it "may" help direct air to the radiator...

10-07-2019, 08:15 AM	#48
FoundNemo Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: GA Posts: 573	Anyone have a tuner device to log before/after MAF flow (g/s) and perhaps STFT, LTFT and knock? Just curious if this is helping at all.

10-07-2019, 01:37 PM	#49
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	I don't know why an air inlet would directly be blocked hindering performance in such a basic way. Look at Dodge Chall. they put an aggressive unobstructed hole right in middle of the inside headlamp for a clean flow of air. Makes know *%#$% sense to me. Please excuse my %^&#&% bad language.

10-07-2019, 10:30 PM	#52
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 976	That looks like a great idea. Has anyone tried one of these? If you can install without removing the bumper, (it kind of looks like you can) I'm sold on this

10-08-2019, 04:00 PM	#56
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 976	The directions show the bumper on the ground, but the person that made it says you can do it without taking it off. The verbage in the directions weren't exactly clear. That's why I posted a paragraph from it. It is only covering the heat exchanger a little, at least from what I can tell from the picture, and i dont think that little bit would effect much at all. I dont have it in my hands yet, I'm going to order it, probably friday and find out and get some hands on experience.

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