I have no idea if this belongs in the tpi category but it has to do with the tpi air box. I am using the air box along with a carburator bonnet to do a sort of "cold air" type intake. Originally the base model 86 of mine had the blank filler panel in the area where the lower airbox would go. Problem is the clips holding the panel in broke when I tried removing them, does anyone have any idea where I can find replacements. Or a way to change them out with screws or bolts?

 

i have a similar type set up on my tbi . i replaced all mine with the push-pin type . got all at local advance auto . good luck .

 

Good idea. I ended up finding some gm bumper clips that are almost identical to the originals. Now that Ive solved that problem, when I purchased the upper and lower air boxes it didn't come with the little chrome winged 1/4 or 1/2 turn(can't remember exactly) screws that hold the 2 pieces together. Anyone have any clue on a part number or a decent replacement idea?

Example: little chrome wing nut parts in this pic

 

I used to have some of those wing gizmos around. I'll look around and see if I can find 'em.

 

That would be great. I can't find any to save my life!

 

Dzus fasteners, aka quarter turn fasteners.

 

@Johnny Blaze so would any dzus fastener work? I searched for a gm replacement with no luck. Idk if they are different sizes and is hate to buy some and turn out wrong lol

 

You'll ahve to find the same size dzus.

 

Gotcha. The airbox I bought didn't have any in it. So this may be challenging.

 

Will someone do me a huge favor and measure the dzus fasteners on their air boxes and help me find out what size I need?
http://www.dzusfasteners.net/pages/D...ent-Guide.html

 

Are there little coil springs under the fasteners and on top of the airbox? Or is it just the fastener. I found some dzus fasteners but the only ones with little coil springs have a reinforcement plate on it.

 

Hey man, I finally found the ones I told ya I had! Gave up lookin for em but run across em last night while I was lookin for something else. Lol
Anyway, I have 6 of em and they have the little coil springs on em. I'll post a pic as soon as I get back out to the shop.

 

Nice! Would you be willing to sell them?

 

Yea, I'll let 'em go man. I have no use for 'em.

4 shorter ones and 2 that are longer. Might be good to make sure that's what ya need. I'm pretty sure they all same out of the same car, but it's been along time. LOL

Got your PM. Make it 10 bucks shipped and I'll be happy.

 

Definitely what I need pm sent with my info