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TripleBlkZL1 · 01-26-2013, 07:55 PM

How's it going Camaro5?

I need some help on installing my ported snout. I understand there is 16 bolts to remove the cover, but I cannot reach the four bolts in the back. There is a metal frame that is in the way. Has anyone one done this before and can help me out? I have to send out my stock snout out already but I'm stuck

Thanks
Met

Skylane765 · 01-26-2013, 07:57 PM

Take the cowl by the windshield whippers off and drill some holes in the cover under it to get to the SC bolts.

TripleBlkZL1 · 01-26-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

Take the cowl by the windshield whippers off and drill some holes in the cover under it to get to the SC bolts.

Is that the only way??

Skylane765 · 01-26-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleBlkZL1

Is that the only way??

No, you can drop the engine, as far as I know that's way they all do it.
You just drill holes and the cover you take off will cover the holes.

Whos_Drivin · 01-26-2013, 08:13 PM

I saw a thread a while back where one of the shops mentioned the combination of jointed extensions they used. Drilling holes is not the only option...nor dropping the engine. I'll see if I can find the thread. But my searching ability is lacking...

Skylane765 · 01-26-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Whos_Drivin

I saw a thread a while back where one of the shops mentioned the combination of jointed extensions they used. Drilling holes is not the only option...nor dropping the engine. I'll see if I can find the thread. But my searching ability is lacking...

Yes, I would think there could be many ways, but the holes are the way most do it and they will never be seen.
I think they even found some plugs for the holes also.

Skylane765 · 01-26-2013, 08:23 PM

Here is a pic of one way and the post
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...r+access+bolts

Whos_Drivin · 01-26-2013, 08:26 PM

That's the thread I remember seeing!

TripleBlkZL1 · 01-26-2013, 08:27 PM

Thanks a lot Skylane765

I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks again man

Skylane765 · 01-26-2013, 08:44 PM

Yes if you can get them out any other way that's fine. But access holes are not a bad thing if it is your car and many places on your car has acsess holes for getting to bolts.

When it comes to torquing the bolts all the wiggles may not work well.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-26-2013, 10:40 PM

ADM says they can access the rear bolts with a 6" extension, 1/4 rachet, deep well socket and universal joint. Looks impossible when I see the clearance back there, but I haven't tried yet.

mmarx82 · 01-26-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

ADM says they can access the rear bolts with a 6" extension, 1/4 rachet, deep well socket and universal joint. Looks impossible when I see the clearance back there, but I haven't tried yet.

Wow, I can see doing it that way to take it off but I don't know if I would trust doing that to torque it back down.

Al C. · 01-26-2013, 11:16 PM

..."Drill baby drill!"

TripleBlkZL1 · 01-27-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mmarx82

Wow, I can see doing it that way to take it off but I don't know if I would trust doing that to torque it back down.

Yeah you wouldn't be able to torque it down that way at all.

01-26-2013, 07:55 PM	#1
TripleBlkZL1 Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 & 18 2500HD Duramax Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 733 View My Garage	Need help removing LSA Supercharger cover How's it going Camaro5? I need some help on installing my ported snout. I understand there is 16 bolts to remove the cover, but I cannot reach the four bolts in the back. There is a metal frame that is in the way. Has anyone one done this before and can help me out? I have to send out my stock snout out already but I'm stuck Thanks Met __________________ Procharged 2018 ZL1 A10 2018 2500HD Duramax

01-26-2013, 08:13 PM	#5
Whos_Drivin Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1, '16 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 846	I saw a thread a while back where one of the shops mentioned the combination of jointed extensions they used. Drilling holes is not the only option...nor dropping the engine. I'll see if I can find the thread. But my searching ability is lacking... __________________ 2012 ZL1: M6, Rotofab CAI, ATI balancer w/8.66 overdrive, PFADT long tube headers w/cats 2016 Silverado LTZ-Z71 Midnight Edition: 6.2L, 8 speed auto, Borla exhaust

01-26-2013, 08:23 PM	#7
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Here is a pic of one way and the post http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...r+access+bolts Attached Images

01-26-2013, 08:26 PM	#8
Whos_Drivin Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1, '16 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 846	That's the thread I remember seeing! __________________ 2012 ZL1: M6, Rotofab CAI, ATI balancer w/8.66 overdrive, PFADT long tube headers w/cats 2016 Silverado LTZ-Z71 Midnight Edition: 6.2L, 8 speed auto, Borla exhaust

01-26-2013, 08:27 PM	#9
TripleBlkZL1 Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 & 18 2500HD Duramax Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 733 View My Garage	Thanks a lot Skylane765 I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks again man __________________ Procharged 2018 ZL1 A10 2018 2500HD Duramax

01-26-2013, 07:57 PM	#2
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Take the cowl by the windshield whippers off and drill some holes in the cover under it to get to the SC bolts.

01-26-2013, 08:44 PM	#10
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Yes if you can get them out any other way that's fine. But access holes are not a bad thing if it is your car and many places on your car has acsess holes for getting to bolts. When it comes to torquing the bolts all the wiggles may not work well.

01-26-2013, 10:40 PM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	ADM says they can access the rear bolts with a 6" extension, 1/4 rachet, deep well socket and universal joint. Looks impossible when I see the clearance back there, but I haven't tried yet. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-26-2013, 11:16 PM	#13
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	..."Drill baby drill!"