Cutting The Grounding Bolt - Installing RotoFab - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BigBoyBlue · 07-07-2014, 03:01 PM

Hello, guys. I am 0% mechanically inclined. For that reason, I'd like my RotoFab to be installed such that I can take the air filter off without disassembling the CAI. I've read that some people shorten the grounding bolt and that allows the filter to be changed without disassembly.

Does anyone have a video or step by step instructions for this strategy?

Thanks in advance.

bobby35ny · 07-07-2014, 03:04 PM

I wouldn't do that.....not worth it.
Filter will last a pretty long time to worry about removal.

BigBoyBlue · 07-07-2014, 03:12 PM

How do you clean the filter? Don't you need to take it off?

CRTZL1 · 07-07-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

How do you clean the filter? Don't you need to take it off?

Do the normal install. It's very easy just to unscrew the clamp holding the filter on. I can get mine off maneuvering around the ground bolt.

You could always cut it down a little also with a dremel.

http://youtu.be/y7Uugwya0_8

BigBoyBlue · 07-07-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CRTZL1

Do the normal install. It's very easy just to unscrew the clamp holding the filter on. I can get mine off maneuvering around the ground bolt.

You could always cut it down a little also with a dremel.

http://youtu.be/y7Uugwya0_8

So it is possible to get the filter off without taking apart the intake? Thanks.

CRTZL1 · 07-07-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBoyBlue

So it is possible to get the filter off without taking apart the intake? Thanks.

I'm not going to lie it is a pain in the ass to shimmy it off around the bolt.
Honestly now that you started this thread, I think I'm going to cut my bolt, make it a lot easier

Baer383 · 07-07-2014, 06:37 PM

I didn't have to cut my ground bolt.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 07-07-2014, 06:57 PM

Are you talking about the ground stud for jump starting the car? I removed that and left the ground bolt in place. Filter comes right out easy as could be! No cutting of anything.

mmarx82 · 07-07-2014, 07:00 PM

Why not just get a Filter Wrap and then all you have to do is wipe it off with a microfiber cloth every now and then...

This is the right one if you bought the K&N CAI: K&N RF-1036DK

G Money · 07-08-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I didn't have to cut my ground bolt.

+ 1

tonyfred · 07-08-2014, 10:27 AM

I used a pair of vice grips to remove the ground stud and relocated it.

Deke736 · 07-08-2014, 11:29 AM

The ground bolt that is in the way of the filter to remove it can be easily unscrewed with a 10mm wrench. No need to cut it.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 07-08-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

The ground bolt that is in the way of the filter to remove it can be easily unscrewed with a 10mm wrench. No need to cut it.

Exactly? Why are people cutting it?

OldJedi · 07-08-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

The ground bolt that is in the way of the filter to remove it can be easily unscrewed with a 10mm wrench. No need to cut it.

Like Deke said, if it proves to be in the way, just unscrew it. Of course you most likely will not have to worry about cleaning the filter for 50,000 miles. Just a thought.

07-07-2014, 03:01 PM	#1
BigBoyBlue Go NY Giants & NY Rangers Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 782	Cutting The Grounding Bolt - Installing RotoFab Hello, guys. I am 0% mechanically inclined. For that reason, I'd like my RotoFab to be installed such that I can take the air filter off without disassembling the CAI. I've read that some people shorten the grounding bolt and that allows the filter to be changed without disassembly. Does anyone have a video or step by step instructions for this strategy? Thanks in advance. __________________ Molon Labe!

07-07-2014, 03:04 PM	#2
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	I wouldn't do that.....not worth it. Filter will last a pretty long time to worry about removal. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

07-07-2014, 03:12 PM	#3
BigBoyBlue Go NY Giants & NY Rangers Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 782	How do you clean the filter? Don't you need to take it off? __________________ Molon Labe!

07-07-2014, 07:00 PM	#9
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Why not just get a Filter Wrap and then all you have to do is wipe it off with a microfiber cloth every now and then... This is the right one if you bought the K&N CAI: K&N RF-1036DK __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

07-08-2014, 10:27 AM	#11
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I used a pair of vice grips to remove the ground stud and relocated it. __________________

07-07-2014, 06:37 PM	#7
Baer383 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 668	I didn't have to cut my ground bolt. __________________ I don't have to know everything,I just need to know,what I need to know,when I need to know it! MODS, a lot of money,a lot of parts,a lot of time,a lot of patience. 754 RWHP 747 RWTQ 93 Octane http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347243

07-07-2014, 06:57 PM	#8
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Are you talking about the ground stud for jump starting the car? I removed that and left the ground bolt in place. Filter comes right out easy as could be! No cutting of anything.

07-08-2014, 11:29 AM	#12
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	The ground bolt that is in the way of the filter to remove it can be easily unscrewed with a 10mm wrench. No need to cut it. __________________