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Old October 18th, 2009, 01:38 AM   #1
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Default Free Ram Air Mod How-To

This a guide to show you how to do one of the most simplest mods that you can do to your vehicle free of charge. This was done on a 2002 LS1 Camaro although all vehicles should have the same or similar setup.

Install Time:
30 minutes - 1 hour

Tools Required:
1. 10mm socket/ratchet
2. Screwdriver (Flathead)
3. Sandpaper
4. Dremel (cutting or other handtool)

Horsepower Net Worth:
2-5+ rwhp (results may vary)

1. Looking at your engine bay there's four areas to disconnect to free the airbox and induction assembly. There's various ways to remove the airbox and depending whether you have an aftermarket lid. This process seems to be the most simplest for the stock airbox and induction.

First unlatch the front two clips that open the air filter area inside your airbox. Next there should be an air hose coming from your driver side headlight area into the airbox, you need to unhook that. Next there should be two sensors (1 for the IAT and another for the MAF) that will needed to be disconnected. If you have the stock airbox there's two pushpins holding the airbox down near the radiator rail, these will have to be pulled out. They're a bit frustrating but they do pop out with a good tug as your screwdriver can work them out as well. Lastly disconnect the clamp around the throttle body with a screwdriver and everything should come free. Would be a good time to clean your air filter and inspect your throttle body as well with everything off.



2. Next you will be left with the lower airbox assembly which you will use your 10mm ratchet to pull the (4) bolts out. Also take a note before to look at what you will be cutting. You may want to take a pencil/pen and draw a line around the edge of the tray onto the lower assembly so you have a marking to guide you. Also note that this lower plastic assembly sits over the radiator and take a look of how it sits when you install in back in.



3. With the lower airbox assembly out you can now prepare your dremel tool for cutting. Remove the tray that sits in the lower airbox assembly as your markings should be visible. Follow the line while cutting and being patient, you can always fix your cuts if you make a mistake as you have a lot to work with. Once your cuts are all completed, sand the edges down with a low number sandpaper. Remove any loose plastic strips and sand down to a smooth edge.



4. Now move onto the plastic baffle that sits in between the radiator and airbox. There's already a slim open slit in the piece but it needs to be larger and more near the air filter so the low assembly that was just cut can be made use of. Basically a cut is need from one end at an angle down to an angled edge and then back up to the other side. Below is outlining the line that needs to be cut. Be careful not to cut into your screen and radiator even though there's a good amount of room to work with.

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5. Now reassemble everything in the order of removal. Don't forget to plug the sensor connectors back in and tighten everything up real good. Once everything is all set, you can now enjoy your free modification!
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Old October 31st, 2009, 10:22 PM   #2
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Ahhh this brings me back, this was the first mod I did on my camaro back in I think 2004. So much fun
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yeah this mod was fun. I recommend to anyone doing this to have alot of extra blades for the dremel..
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