Installing APEX scoop with wheel on? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NJ-JRS · 06-26-2013, 12:04 PM

Can this be done? I bought the scoop and washer re locator kit, but I don't have jack stands and things of that sort so I was wondering if these can all be done with the wheel liner off and the wheel turned all the way to the side?

Anyone do this or know if anyone who did? And how much more difficult would it possibly make things?

Aubrey64 · 06-26-2013, 12:07 PM

I know someone that did it with the wheel on, but I don't know how he did it. But yeah, it is possible. He said it was pretty difficult though

family man · 06-26-2013, 12:12 PM

If you lived closer, I would invite you over and give you a hand with it.

Perhaps some of the NJ C5 members will offer you some help? That's right, I'm calling you guys out to help a fellow C5 member.

inf3rno · 06-26-2013, 12:17 PM

It is nearly impossible for me to install the scoop with wheel on. So i removed the wheel and installed it.

It would be easy if you have some help. May be NJ C5 members will chime in here.

If you remove the front fascia, it is a piece of cake though....

snymat68 · 06-26-2013, 12:21 PM

It would be very easy to do with the wheel on if you pull the front bumper off. Pulling the bumper is pretty easy and gives you tons of access. You can pull the bumper without pulling the wheels.
You can follow my writeup here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302280
Just click the "Installation of Intake" PDF link

rsv07 · 06-26-2013, 01:04 PM

I did it with the wheel on and it was a PITA!

Lil' Nasty · 06-26-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rsv07

I did it with the wheel on and it was a PITA!

kjkjr27 · 06-26-2013, 02:03 PM

I did it with the wheel off...at the time I didn't have a jack or jack stands I just used the lift thingy that came with the spare tire kit (assuming that came with your car)

intensifi · 06-26-2013, 02:19 PM

A floor jack may be your friend.

inf3rno · 06-26-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I did it with the wheel off...at the time I didn't have a jack or jack stands I just used the lift thingy that came with the spare tire kit (assuming that came with your car)

I did the same thing.

NJ-JRS · 06-26-2013, 03:08 PM

I don't have a torque wrench either which is why I was hoping to avoid taking the wheel off :/

Lil' Nasty · 06-26-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ-JRS

I don't have a torque wrench either which is why I was hoping to avoid taking the wheel off :/

you can just turn the wheel to the side you're not working on then vice versa.

Kessler · 06-27-2013, 09:40 AM

Do to money constraints, I passed on the scoop at the time I did my CAI cai. Now, a few pay days later I am looking into the scoop. What does it do? Why do I want it? Does claim to accomplish anything? I know you can't answer this one, Will I like it?

snymat68 · 06-27-2013, 09:48 AM

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What does it do?

Directs cold air from the lower grill up to the bottom of the cold air intake box. It requires that you remove the stock washer fluid bottle, but you can buy the relocation kit that comes with a smaller tank if you want to keep this functionality.

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Why do I want it?

Colder Air = Denser Air = More Power

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Originally Posted by Kessler

Does claim to accomplish anything?

It doesn't do a darn thing when you're sitting still. The faster you go, the more air it "scoops" to the intake.

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Will I like it?

I don't see why not. I installed mine right off the bat when I installed my CAI intake, so I can't compare with/without performance. Maybe other could help me out here?

06-26-2013, 12:04 PM	#1
NJ-JRS C5 Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Red accents on Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central NJ Posts: 115	Installing APEX scoop with wheel on? Can this be done? I bought the scoop and washer re locator kit, but I don't have jack stands and things of that sort so I was wondering if these can all be done with the wheel liner off and the wheel turned all the way to the side? Anyone do this or know if anyone who did? And how much more difficult would it possibly make things?

06-26-2013, 12:07 PM	#2
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	I know someone that did it with the wheel on, but I don't know how he did it. But yeah, it is possible. He said it was pretty difficult though __________________

06-26-2013, 12:17 PM	#4
inf3rno Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 483	It is nearly impossible for me to install the scoop with wheel on. So i removed the wheel and installed it. It would be easy if you have some help. May be NJ C5 members will chime in here. If you remove the front fascia, it is a piece of cake though.... __________________ Build Thread:

06-26-2013, 12:21 PM	#5
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	It would be very easy to do with the wheel on if you pull the front bumper off. Pulling the bumper is pretty easy and gives you tons of access. You can pull the bumper without pulling the wheels. You can follow my writeup here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302280 Just click the "Installation of Intake" PDF link __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

06-26-2013, 01:04 PM	#6
rsv07 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 73 View My Garage	I did it with the wheel on and it was a PITA! __________________ Installed: CAI Intake \| VMax PTB \| Solo HFC's \|Supercharged

06-26-2013, 12:12 PM	#3
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	If you lived closer, I would invite you over and give you a hand with it. Perhaps some of the NJ C5 members will offer you some help? That's right, I'm calling you guys out to help a fellow C5 member.

06-26-2013, 02:03 PM	#8
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I did it with the wheel off...at the time I didn't have a jack or jack stands I just used the lift thingy that came with the spare tire kit (assuming that came with your car) __________________ Twitch Youtube

06-26-2013, 02:19 PM	#9
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	A floor jack may be your friend. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

06-26-2013, 03:08 PM	#11
NJ-JRS C5 Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Red accents on Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central NJ Posts: 115	I don't have a torque wrench either which is why I was hoping to avoid taking the wheel off :/

06-27-2013, 09:40 AM	#13
Kessler Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS A6 w/ BA Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Central Valley, Ca Posts: 123	Do to money constraints, I passed on the scoop at the time I did my CAI cai. Now, a few pay days later I am looking into the scoop. What does it do? Why do I want it? Does claim to accomplish anything? I know you can't answer this one, Will I like it? __________________ ToDones - Apex Scoop & Washer Relocate - CAI cai - Elite CC - Elite Clean Side Separator - MRT v1 Axle Back customized w/ J-Pipes - Black Out Headlight/Tail Light - Black Out BowTies - Black Out 'camaro' - Black Out Brake Light Chrome Bezel - JL Audio XD400/4 - Sub Thump Sub Box 2 DVC 10"s - HIFONICS ZEUS 1000.1 Escort Redline - VIOFO Dash Cam - Continental Extreme Contact Tires Gary's Customs ZL1 Front Bumper, ZL1 Rockers, & ZL1 Spoiler - Paint matched IOM OverKill 80mm T-body - JacFab Ported Intake Manifold - JacFab Extendolator 3/4" Spacer ToDos - Tune?