Im looking for an open element filter for my 92 TBI Camaro, but not sure which would fit. Im thinking of using K&N. Any one out there using an open element K&N filter on their Camaro TBI???

 

I'm using a 14" Weiland drop-base open element filter with a 14x3" K&N element. It fits with no problem.

However, they also make an offset open-element filter.. It moves the filter foward some away from the distributor.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

Hey - i just wanted to know - doesnt open element filters conflict with emmisions control???
And if u could - then please post an EXACT link to a site that sells one for a 92 Camaro TBI (those are the ones with the pans on the top of the engine right - its a RS???!!! I just got it - so excuse my lack of knowledge!!! Looking for the K&N too.
Thanks

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Acceleration = Adrenaline

 

Yes, using an open element air filter will conflict with emissions controls. It's because of the thermac. It's the part of the stock setup that has that metal hose running to the exhaust manifold, and a vacuum line running to the throttle body. When the engine's cold, a valve is switched and it sucks air off the intake to help warm the engine up and reduce emissions.

Now for your second question, Auto Zone, Advance Auto, PepBoys, hell, maybe even Wal-Mart, sells open element air filters.

Yeah, the open element air filters for TBI/Carb's look like garbage cans that sit in the middle of the engine, near the firewall.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

The THERMAC is not part of the emissions. Only the AIR pump and hoses, O2 sensor, and Cat Converter are.

As long as your state does not do a visual inspection you should be fine. If it does, you can either check with them to see if your modded setup will be OK or just store the old air filter equipment and put it on when its time to test.

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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops

Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi

 

I'm a licensed inspector. The thermac is a part of the emissions. Of course, there may be a difference in the requirements between NC and GA, but the thermac was a part of the emissions control system.

Oh, and you forgot about the EGR in your list of emissions components.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else