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anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

hey guys just like the title says, has anyone ever done this? i got one complete from the new local wreckin yard for 5 bucks and was thinkin about tryin to make it work. the only thing im concerned with is not the battery relocation(cai goes to driver side) but the upper radiator hose. anyone ever try it or am i gonna have to be the ginnea pig on this one? lol
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

so im gonna have to be the lab rat on this one huh? lol
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

sounds like it, post some pics though when you get it done
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

Look forward to seeing results!
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

Originally Posted by Mike92Firebird
Look forward to seeing results!
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

did you get a ram air lid or just the elbow to move the filter over farther? I've seen bother done no problem.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

no i actually got the K&N FIPK for the LT1 from a wreckin yard

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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Re: anybody ever try a LT1 CAI on their 3rd gens?

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no i actually got the K&N FIPK for the LT1 from a wreckin yard

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