Pics of my custom 4" CAI for the LS1 3rd gen
07-14-2005, 09:50 PM
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Car: '91 GTA
Engine: 402ci LS2
Transmission: faceplated T56
Axle/Gears: 9" w/ 4.11's
Pics of my custom 4" CAI for the LS1 3rd gen
4" semi exhaust pipe for my cold air kit. I just have to finish fitting/welding it and get a 4" to 3.5" reducer to hook up the MAF and then to the 90* elbow.
Tight clearance between the coolant tank and the radiator... this was the hardest part so far.
Another view.
Big *** K&N cone filter. 4" inlet, and about 6" by 10" long.
Filter location beneath "tray" where the charcoal canister used to sit... I think it will get plenty of cold air here.
Better view... I'll have to cut that triangular fender brace apart and make a bent piece to go around the filter on the back side. Should work out pretty good.
Whatcha guys think? This is one of the last things I really have to do besides wiring. Then its time to fill up the radiator and tranny, install the driveshaft, run some heater hoses, flash the PCM and try to fire it up. We'll see. I can't wait!!!
07-15-2005, 09:33 AM
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Do you plan to polish or paint the pipe once it's finished? Will the wheel well liner still fit with the fender support tweaked and semi-truck sized filter?
Looks great, btw.
Looks great, btw.
07-15-2005, 12:01 PM
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Car: '91 GTA
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Originally posted by soulbounder
Do you plan to polish or paint the pipe once it's finished? Will the wheel well liner still fit with the fender support tweaked and semi-truck sized filter?
Looks great, btw.
Do you plan to polish or paint the pipe once it's finished? Will the wheel well liner still fit with the fender support tweaked and semi-truck sized filter?
Looks great, btw.
07-15-2005, 05:06 PM
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Engine: 402ci LS2
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Thanks man, I can't wait to get it finished... I could maybe make a few more to sell.
07-15-2005, 09:01 PM
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That looks awesome man. I bet that will work well.
The only thing that concerns me is if the filter starts picking up all the crap and moister that it picks up off the road from the tires, rain, ect. If the filter gets saturated enough to wear its sucking moister the MAF sensors wont like that too much. Otherwise I really do like it and would consider it for my car.
The only thing that concerns me is if the filter starts picking up all the crap and moister that it picks up off the road from the tires, rain, ect. If the filter gets saturated enough to wear its sucking moister the MAF sensors wont like that too much. Otherwise I really do like it and would consider it for my car.
07-15-2005, 09:20 PM
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Car: '91 GTA
Engine: 402ci LS2
Transmission: faceplated T56
Axle/Gears: 9" w/ 4.11's
Originally posted by Knyghtmare
That looks awesome man. I bet that will work well.
The only thing that concerns me is if the filter starts picking up all the crap and moister that it picks up off the road from the tires, rain, ect. If the filter gets saturated enough to wear its sucking moister the MAF sensors wont like that too much. Otherwise I really do like it and would consider it for my car.
That looks awesome man. I bet that will work well.
The only thing that concerns me is if the filter starts picking up all the crap and moister that it picks up off the road from the tires, rain, ect. If the filter gets saturated enough to wear its sucking moister the MAF sensors wont like that too much. Otherwise I really do like it and would consider it for my car.
Really though, LT1 CAI kits put their air filters down in this area 
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07-15-2005, 10:53 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro
Engine: 2000 LS1
Transmission: 4L60E SS3600
Originally posted by GTA91
This car won't see rain... 400RWHP and 315 drag radials won't mix too well. Really though, LT1 CAI kits put their air filters down in this area
This car won't see rain... 400RWHP and 315 drag radials won't mix too well.
Really though, LT1 CAI kits put their air filters down in this area
07-15-2005, 11:24 PM
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Car: '91 GTA
Engine: 402ci LS2
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Originally posted by Knyghtmare
Thats cool man, I'll have to look into that. That sounds like a sweet setup your running. Do you have dyno number on that or is it just what your hoping for? Out of curiousity would you mind giving me the rundown on your setup? Thanks man.
Thats cool man, I'll have to look into that. That sounds like a sweet setup your running. Do you have dyno number on that or is it just what your hoping for? Out of curiousity would you mind giving me the rundown on your setup? Thanks man.
Hmmmmmmmmmm....
-'98 346ci LS1
-stock bottom end with ARP rod bolts
-ported LS6 oil pump from Thunder Racing
-double roller timing chain
-Thunder Racing cam
-stock lifters
-7.4" Thunder Racing hardened pushrods
-stock rocker arms
-titanium retainers
-Comp blue stripe 918 springs
-'98 LS1 heads ported and polished with the newer '99-up valves
-LS6 intake
-ASP crank pulley
-ported stock TB
-ported & descreened stock MAF
-4" CAI setup with big K&N
-stock flywheel
-centerforce dual friction clutch
-LS6 slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder
-stock T56
-Hurst Billet Plus shifter
-LS1 aluminum driveshaft
-4th gen Moser 9" with 4.11s, aluminum center section, and LS1 brakes
-Lakewood LCA's and APHR
-weld in SSM SFC's
-KYB shocks and struts
-Jamex STB
-PST poly frontend rebuild kit
-LS1 front brake conversion
-Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve
-Hurst linelock
-LS1 master cylinder for brakes
-1.25" front bolt on wheel spacers
-17x9" AR220's up front w/ 275/40s and 17x11" in rear w/ 315's
-stock WS6 springs, 1.5 coils cut on front (for lighter LS1)
*I think that's about it for now... maybe a few things I missed but that is about it. This car will be full weight with AC, power seats, PW, PL, PS, etc, etc. I just want to drive it again! Sad thing is that I still want it painted, roll cage, different hood, and lots of other litte stuff.
07-15-2005, 11:36 PM
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Damn thats a nice setup man. What are you cam specs? How big did you have the heads ported to? Are those 99 up valves stock size?
07-16-2005, 09:06 AM
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Originally posted by Knyghtmare
Damn thats a nice setup man. What are you cam specs? How big did you have the heads ported to? Are those 99 up valves stock size?
Damn thats a nice setup man. What are you cam specs? How big did you have the heads ported to? Are those 99 up valves stock size?
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