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flaguy · 07-26-2014, 07:34 PM

Where exactly do i dremel? I've seen all the threads that show pictures...and read all the how to's and instructions from apex...but everything references the two "fins" to use as a guide as to where to cut.

Problem is....mine does not have those fins...it's completely flat. I have a 2014 SS. Did this change?

Pluto · 07-26-2014, 09:08 PM

I believe it did change for the 2014 I'm sure one of these 2014 owners will chime in...but you're cutting the plastic right behind the lower grill

F-16 Camaro · 07-26-2014, 10:23 PM

Temp mount the scoop and eye ball where to cut.

If you miscut it will most likely be hidden after the scoop install

rdrfronty · 07-26-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by F-16 Camaro

Temp mount the scoop and eye ball where to cut.

If you miscut it will most likely be hidden after the scoop install

Agreed. I just did the Apex scoop last week on my 14' and it was really straight forward what and where to cut once you put you scoop into place. From what I seen of the 2010-2013, it looks like the 14's are even easier. All look simple though. The scoop mounting at the horn bolt location was by far the biggest pain for me. Wasn't hard persay, just a little tricky getting to it to start and tightening it up.

62nalide · 07-26-2014, 10:38 PM

Same as the 2010-2013s I installed an ADM Race intake on one easy and simple

Apex Motorsports · 07-27-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by flaguy

Where exactly do i dremel? I've seen all the threads that show pictures...and read all the how to's and instructions from apex...but everything references the two "fins" to use as a guide as to where to cut.

Problem is....mine does not have those fins...it's completely flat. I have a 2014 SS. Did this change?

Quote:

Originally Posted by F-16 Camaro

Temp mount the scoop and eye ball where to cut.

If you miscut it will most likely be hidden after the scoop install

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdrfronty

Agreed. I just did the Apex scoop last week on my 14' and it was really straight forward what and where to cut once you put you scoop into place. From what I seen of the 2010-2013, it looks like the 14's are even easier. All look simple though. The scoop mounting at the horn bolt location was by far the biggest pain for me. Wasn't hard persay, just a little tricky getting to it to start and tightening it up.

Yes, that panel is different on the 2014s. With it being flat there is nothing there to reference for the cuts. It is pretty clear where it needs to be cut though. Just start smaller than you thing you need it and then open it up as needed. You are not going to hurt anything if you make it a little too big.

flaguy · 07-27-2014, 10:59 AM

Thank you everyone, I just kind of winged it and errored on the side of caution. Turns out i did it perfectly. But, I don't see the point of the horizontal cut. I just cut straight down vertically and completely removed the piece. Fit perfectly, and the scoop lined up perfectly with the bottom of the opening in the bumper.

Here is the piece i cut out. (Don't judge the cut lol...i filed the edges!)

Also, there is KIND OF a reference point on the 2014. There is a diagonal line instead of those two fins. I pretty much cut vertically down the center of the diagonal line. I wish I would have taken a pic before the cut, but you can kind of see the line in this pic:

As far as the intake/scoop...the sound alone made the intake worth it. Butt dyno honestly doesn't feel much difference. There is quicker throttle response though. Again, sound alone made this piece worth it. (Note I installed CAI intake and Apex scoop/washer relocation kit at the same time)

Thanks again everyone.

flaguy · 07-27-2014, 11:13 AM

And here is the scoop from the outside.

Close up of why you don't need a horizontal cut. It lines up perfectly with the bumper opening and extends well past the drivers side edge of the opening.

Tenring · 07-27-2014, 11:58 AM

It seemed the ADM scoop fit a little more precise/tight on the 14, than earlier years. As said there is no reference as to where to cut. This is at the angel of the scoop and how far back/side to cut. I made two cuts, the first was a safe judge on the angle and then after checking fit, just opened it up a little.

Nice how to and pics flaguy!.

Apex Motorsports · 07-27-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flaguy

And here is the scoop from the outside.

Close up of why you don't need a horizontal cut. It lines up perfectly with the bumper opening and extends well past the drivers side edge of the opening.

Looks good.

Camaro Dude · 07-27-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by flaguy

Where exactly do i dremel? I've seen all the threads that show pictures...and read all the how to's and instructions from apex...but everything references the two "fins" to use as a guide as to where to cut.

Problem is....mine does not have those fins...it's completely flat. I have a 2014 SS. Did this change?

Dremel is preferable, but a really sharp knife and some patience will do the trick as well

.

Apex Motorsports · 07-28-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

Dremel is preferable, but a really sharp knife and some patience will do the trick as well

.

The dremel makes life a lot easier.

07-26-2014, 07:34 PM	#1
flaguy Drives: 2014 2SS RS Spring Edition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 230	For anyone that's installed an air scoop for their intake Where exactly do i dremel? I've seen all the threads that show pictures...and read all the how to's and instructions from apex...but everything references the two "fins" to use as a guide as to where to cut. Problem is....mine does not have those fins...it's completely flat. I have a 2014 SS. Did this change?

07-26-2014, 09:08 PM	#2
Pluto Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,198 View My Garage	I believe it did change for the 2014 I'm sure one of these 2014 owners will chime in...but you're cutting the plastic right behind the lower grill __________________ 2013 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Small, but effective mod list: Roto-Fab Intake, TSP 2" Long tubes, TSP catless mids, MSD spark plug wires, stock catback, Elite Catch Can, APEX washer relocation and scoop, VMAX throttle body, Diablo InTune-Tuned by Matt@FSP, and a JacFab license plate bracket.

07-26-2014, 10:38 PM	#5
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Same as the 2010-2013s I installed an ADM Race intake on one easy and simple __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

07-26-2014, 10:23 PM	#3
F-16 Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 608 View My Garage	Temp mount the scoop and eye ball where to cut. If you miscut it will most likely be hidden after the scoop install

07-27-2014, 10:59 AM	#7
flaguy Drives: 2014 2SS RS Spring Edition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 230	Thank you everyone, I just kind of winged it and errored on the side of caution. Turns out i did it perfectly. But, I don't see the point of the horizontal cut. I just cut straight down vertically and completely removed the piece. Fit perfectly, and the scoop lined up perfectly with the bottom of the opening in the bumper. Here is the piece i cut out. (Don't judge the cut lol...i filed the edges!) Also, there is KIND OF a reference point on the 2014. There is a diagonal line instead of those two fins. I pretty much cut vertically down the center of the diagonal line. I wish I would have taken a pic before the cut, but you can kind of see the line in this pic: As far as the intake/scoop...the sound alone made the intake worth it. Butt dyno honestly doesn't feel much difference. There is quicker throttle response though. Again, sound alone made this piece worth it. (Note I installed CAI intake and Apex scoop/washer relocation kit at the same time) Thanks again everyone.

07-27-2014, 11:13 AM	#8
flaguy Drives: 2014 2SS RS Spring Edition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ga Posts: 230	And here is the scoop from the outside. Close up of why you don't need a horizontal cut. It lines up perfectly with the bumper opening and extends well past the drivers side edge of the opening.

07-27-2014, 11:58 AM	#9
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	It seemed the ADM scoop fit a little more precise/tight on the 14, than earlier years. As said there is no reference as to where to cut. This is at the angel of the scoop and how far back/side to cut. I made two cuts, the first was a safe judge on the angle and then after checking fit, just opened it up a little. Nice how to and pics flaguy!.