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Jason@JacFab · 02-29-2016, 08:13 PM

I've been getting asked this a lot so I figured I would post this here and explain what is needed to retain your engine cover after the intake manifold spacer is installed.

When you receive the intake spacer, in the hardware bag there will be a small aluminum spacer with a button head bolt and washer screwed into the end. Remove the engine cover stud from the bracket at the pass. side front of the engine. Screw the stud into the spacer, then secure the spacer/stud assemble into the bracket with the supplied bolt and serrated lock washer. It should all look like the picture below:

The stud height issue is now taken care of.

To take care of the oil cap/filler height issue, you will need to order GM part number 92068813 (described as "TUBE"). It is an oil filler extension and cap from a 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 w/ a 3.6l v6 engine (NOT the v8 engine part)... It's about an $8-9 dollar part you can order at your local GM dealer, or pick it up online.

When you receive that, you can either use the oil cap that comes with it, or use your old one, that's up to you. Screw the extension into the elbow oil filler on the driver's side front of the engine. The tube extension kind of snaps, and locks onto the original, once it's installed it will be VERY DIFFICULT (Impossible?) to remove, so be warned.

Install oil cap and you're done.

That said, if you're going for all out max performance, I recommend running without the engine cover anyway. All it does is just keep the heat from escaping the intake quickly and acts as an insulator. But I suppose you can put it on for car shows, etc this way...

Shawno72 · 02-29-2016, 08:46 PM

Great news. I like fact that I know have that option. Thanks Jason!

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chasmanian · 03-01-2016, 04:38 AM

Great post Jason. Thanks!

45thCamaro · 03-01-2016, 05:27 AM

I did this maybe last year or ever earlier, Jason gave me the info back then as well. Just a heads up, make sure that your part number is exact. When I went to buy mine from the dealer, the guy ordered me the same part named "Tube" but it was from the v8 G8. Have to make sure. The best way of knowing is the the v6 part is a straight piece where as the v8 is like a 45° turn. Hope this helps!

Jason@JacFab · 03-01-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

The best way of knowing is the the v8 part is a straight piece where as the v6 is like a 90° turn. Hope this helps!

I think you have that backwards?

The v6 piece that you buy is straight (but the piece you put it into on the camaro is like a 90 deg turn.)

The v8 one is bent.

So if anyone gets the one on the right in the picture above tell the parts person it's wrong, it's for the v8, and you need the v6 one.

2008-2009 Pontiac G8, 3.6l v6
Part number 92068813

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45thCamaro · 03-01-2016, 11:20 AM

I'll fix my post. It was so long ago, good catch.

Shawno72 · 03-03-2016, 02:14 PM

Anyone looking to buy this tube look here, was only $8.61 to my door.

http://www.gmwholesaledirect.com/oe-gm/92068813

Tortugas12 · 03-03-2016, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawno72

Anyone looking to buy this tube look here, was only $8.61 to my door.

http://www.gmwholesaledirect.com/oe-gm/92068813

Thank you! $8.31 shipped for me

Shawno72 · 03-03-2016, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tortugas12

Thank you! $8.31 shipped for me

Glad to help. Not to often we a mod for under $10 haha

Shawno72 · 03-09-2016, 07:58 AM

Just for reference here is a shot of the engine cover on with the oil tube extender.

Jason@JacFab · 12-05-2018, 05:56 PM

Getting a lot of people asking me about this lately, so I figured I'd give it a bump for all the new eyes to see that aren't familiar.

45thCamaro · 12-05-2018, 07:46 PM

Hey Jason, haven’t really been here in a while. Still have my camaro with the extendolator on it. Don’t drive it much but no issues. Hope all is well on your end, merry Christmas bud

02-29-2016, 08:13 PM	#1
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Howto retain your engine cover after installing the JacFab Extendolator Intak... I've been getting asked this a lot so I figured I would post this here and explain what is needed to retain your engine cover after the intake manifold spacer is installed. When you receive the intake spacer, in the hardware bag there will be a small aluminum spacer with a button head bolt and washer screwed into the end. Remove the engine cover stud from the bracket at the pass. side front of the engine. Screw the stud into the spacer, then secure the spacer/stud assemble into the bracket with the supplied bolt and serrated lock washer. It should all look like the picture below: The stud height issue is now taken care of. To take care of the oil cap/filler height issue, you will need to order GM part number 92068813 (described as "TUBE"). It is an oil filler extension and cap from a 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 w/ a 3.6l v6 engine (NOT the v8 engine part)... It's about an $8-9 dollar part you can order at your local GM dealer, or pick it up online. When you receive that, you can either use the oil cap that comes with it, or use your old one, that's up to you. Screw the extension into the elbow oil filler on the driver's side front of the engine. The tube extension kind of snaps, and locks onto the original, once it's installed it will be VERY DIFFICULT (Impossible?) to remove, so be warned. Install oil cap and you're done. That said, if you're going for all out max performance, I recommend running without the engine cover anyway. All it does is just keep the heat from escaping the intake quickly and acts as an insulator. But I suppose you can put it on for car shows, etc this way... Last edited by Jason@JacFab; 03-01-2016 at 09:46 AM.

02-29-2016, 08:46 PM	#2
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Great news. I like fact that I know have that option. Thanks Jason! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

03-01-2016, 05:27 AM	#4
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	Howto retain your engine cover after installing the JacFab Extendolator Intak... I did this maybe last year or ever earlier, Jason gave me the info back then as well. Just a heads up, make sure that your part number is exact. When I went to buy mine from the dealer, the guy ordered me the same part named "Tube" but it was from the v8 G8. Have to make sure. The best way of knowing is the the v6 part is a straight piece where as the v8 is like a 45° turn. Hope this helps! Last edited by 45thCamaro; 03-01-2016 at 11:21 AM.

03-03-2016, 02:14 PM	#7
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Anyone looking to buy this tube look here, was only $8.61 to my door. http://www.gmwholesaledirect.com/oe-gm/92068813 __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

03-09-2016, 07:58 AM	#10
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Just for reference here is a shot of the engine cover on with the oil tube extender. __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

03-01-2016, 04:38 AM	#3
chasmanian Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 290 View My Garage	Great post Jason. Thanks!

03-01-2016, 11:20 AM	#6
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I'll fix my post. It was so long ago, good catch.

12-05-2018, 05:56 PM	#11
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Getting a lot of people asking me about this lately, so I figured I'd give it a bump for all the new eyes to see that aren't familiar.

12-05-2018, 07:46 PM	#12
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	Hey Jason, haven’t really been here in a while. Still have my camaro with the extendolator on it. Don’t drive it much but no issues. Hope all is well on your end, merry Christmas bud