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aps ss · 10-14-2014, 10:03 PM

probluem resolved

IOMss11 · 10-14-2014, 10:13 PM

What intake do you have? Post pictures it'll be easier for everyone to help ..

aps ss · 10-14-2014, 10:15 PM

its the cold air inductions one. its night now i ran out of daylight and working by flashlight lol. basically when you tighten filter to intake tube it just slides right off way too easy.

hunter1660 · 10-14-2014, 10:16 PM

Put a socket on it instead of a screwdriver...tighten her up

aps ss · 10-14-2014, 10:18 PM

hmmm looking at it now could it be oil from filter got on it? im gonna try to clean anything off it and try again.

aps ss · 10-14-2014, 10:44 PM

well i cleaned it off, its on there a lil better now. ill drive it tomorrow and see if it moves.

3rdgen3 · 10-16-2014, 12:47 PM

Put some strength into it and when YOU think its tight enough, tighten another 1/2 turn.

vroomapunk · 10-16-2014, 01:45 PM

Just tighten it. No advice can be given because its the most basic thing to deal with, tighten the clamp until its.....tight. Shouldnt move after its tightened.

If it does, and everything is as tight as you can get it, the clamp may be bad/stripped.

Not trying to make you feel bad lol, but its like asking how to turn a screw.

Also, it doesnt matter if the clamp is inside or outside the airbox, as long as there is a good seal all the way around. I think mine is mostly outside (in the engine bay)

aps ss · 10-16-2014, 02:48 PM

it was the oil from filter got on inside. i cleaned it off intake tube and inner rim of filter. its tight as can be now. guess thats what i get for installing in the dark with a flash light lol.

PalmerGA · 10-16-2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aps ss

it was the oil from filter got on inside. i cleaned it off intake tube and inner rim of filter. its tight as can be now. guess thats what i get for installing in the dark with a flash light lol.

Hmmm... never heard of this issue. Congrats! You're a first! And by the way, the recommended way to attach the filter to the intake "hose" is to put the clamp on the outside of the box. It allows the rubber boot from the filter to flex a little so the movement from engine torque shouldn't come into play.

kville988 · 10-17-2014, 05:13 PM

IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. JUST INSTALLED MY INTAKE YESTERDAY. I POPPED THE HOOD TODAY TO CHECK IT AND MY AIR FILTER CLAMP WAS DIGGING INTO THE BOX. ITS A BRAND NEW INTAKE. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO "ADJUST" ANYTHING TO MAKE IT WORK. IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S JUST NOT A PRECISE FITMENT (NOTHING IS PERFECT). THE TUBE IS MADE AT AN ANGLE THAT DOESN'T REALLY COMPLEMENT THE HOLE IN THE BOX WELL.

PalmerGA · 10-17-2014, 08:11 PM

Strange. If it's a CAI, Inc. intake it should fit perfectly. Every one I've seen does. Hose/filter clamp on the OUTSIDE of the box. Use a nut-driver if you can't get it tight enough with a screw driver.

kville988 · 10-17-2014, 08:22 PM

I tried and everytime I get it tight the filter slips off the intake tube... Im at work so when I get off I will take it out and try to make any adjustments or clean any oil thats on the tube but the box itself lines up with the curves of the car fine.

kville988 · 10-17-2014, 08:31 PM

funny thing is when I installed the intake. everything looked perfect. I take a look at it today and it seem like nothing wants to go right with it now. its frustrating.

10-14-2014, 10:03 PM	#1
aps ss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss L99/A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: montgomery,al Posts: 58	install help please probluem resolved Last edited by aps ss; 11-08-2014 at 12:19 AM. Reason: fixed probluem

10-14-2014, 10:13 PM	#2
IOMss11 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange metallic 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States Posts: 103	What intake do you have? Post pictures it'll be easier for everyone to help .. __________________ aFe CAI / SLP 1 7/8" headers, SLP 2.5" full exhaust 4" quad tips / COMP cams "mild" cam/ 160* t-stat/ dyno tune (442rwhp/418tq)

10-14-2014, 10:16 PM	#4
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Put a socket on it instead of a screwdriver...tighten her up __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

10-16-2014, 12:47 PM	#7
3rdgen3 10-bolt Destroyer Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - AGM, LS3/6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canukistan Posts: 861	Put some strength into it and when YOU think its tight enough, tighten another 1/2 turn. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3/TR6060: Cam, Headers, Exhaust, Intake, Gears, Twin Disk, Suspension, Tuned - 475rwhp, 443rwtq

10-16-2014, 01:45 PM	#8
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Just tighten it. No advice can be given because its the most basic thing to deal with, tighten the clamp until its.....tight. Shouldnt move after its tightened. If it does, and everything is as tight as you can get it, the clamp may be bad/stripped. Not trying to make you feel bad lol, but its like asking how to turn a screw. Also, it doesnt matter if the clamp is inside or outside the airbox, as long as there is a good seal all the way around. I think mine is mostly outside (in the engine bay) __________________

10-14-2014, 10:15 PM	#3
aps ss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss L99/A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: montgomery,al Posts: 58	its the cold air inductions one. its night now i ran out of daylight and working by flashlight lol. basically when you tighten filter to intake tube it just slides right off way too easy.

10-14-2014, 10:18 PM	#5
aps ss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss L99/A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: montgomery,al Posts: 58	hmmm looking at it now could it be oil from filter got on it? im gonna try to clean anything off it and try again.

10-14-2014, 10:44 PM	#6
aps ss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss L99/A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: montgomery,al Posts: 58	well i cleaned it off, its on there a lil better now. ill drive it tomorrow and see if it moves.

10-16-2014, 02:48 PM	#9
aps ss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss L99/A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: montgomery,al Posts: 58	it was the oil from filter got on inside. i cleaned it off intake tube and inner rim of filter. its tight as can be now. guess thats what i get for installing in the dark with a flash light lol.

10-17-2014, 05:13 PM	#11
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. JUST INSTALLED MY INTAKE YESTERDAY. I POPPED THE HOOD TODAY TO CHECK IT AND MY AIR FILTER CLAMP WAS DIGGING INTO THE BOX. ITS A BRAND NEW INTAKE. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO "ADJUST" ANYTHING TO MAKE IT WORK. IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S JUST NOT A PRECISE FITMENT (NOTHING IS PERFECT). THE TUBE IS MADE AT AN ANGLE THAT DOESN'T REALLY COMPLEMENT THE HOLE IN THE BOX WELL.

10-17-2014, 08:11 PM	#12
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Strange. If it's a CAI, Inc. intake it should fit perfectly. Every one I've seen does. Hose/filter clamp on the OUTSIDE of the box. Use a nut-driver if you can't get it tight enough with a screw driver. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-17-2014, 08:22 PM	#13
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	I tried and everytime I get it tight the filter slips off the intake tube... Im at work so when I get off I will take it out and try to make any adjustments or clean any oil thats on the tube but the box itself lines up with the curves of the car fine. Attached Images

10-17-2014, 08:31 PM	#14
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	funny thing is when I installed the intake. everything looked perfect. I take a look at it today and it seem like nothing wants to go right with it now. its frustrating.