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Zander10 · 01-03-2024, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

You could just buy a K&N reusable drop in filter in the stock air box, or an aftermarket CAI system such as K&N, Airaid, CAI or some other of your choice.

https://www.phastekperformance.com/c...e-air-intakes/

I uploaded a previous message but it looks like it did no post, This is the one I got .on a budget till finishing up school so got a cheapie

Zander

RupertPupkin · 01-03-2024, 08:35 PM

Mileage... lol. I get 6-8mpg on a good day. It's Pennie's to the dollar OP. Don't worry too much.

Risingson05 · 01-03-2024, 09:34 PM

I don’t measure my gas in mileage - I measure it with smiles !!

Lol

InFiD3ViL · 01-04-2024, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

If I get more than 14mpg, I add more lead to my shoes!

No kidding! I am averaging 11.1 mpg over 10k miles since my last reset.

fz4k98 · 01-04-2024, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Mileage... lol. I get 6-8mpg on a good day. It's Pennie's to the dollar OP. Don't worry too much.

Sounds about what i got at the track day

Used up 13 gallons in 80 minutes .

Eddymel1998 · 01-04-2024, 11:08 AM

I get around 20 average on mine, but I'm pretty easy on the engine, only ever owned V8s and when I was younger Dad told me not too rev it too hard so I grew up with that, when I had my truck I would keep it under 2.5k rpm, but with Camaro my daily drive is under 1.5k for pretty much all of it except on ramps where I might hit 2k, if it wasn't for all the hills and traffic out here I could easily see the car doing mid 20s, with how big our tanks are huge range on the car, car absolutely loves all the road trips.

2013ZL1FUN · 01-04-2024, 12:37 PM

Replace the air cleaner. Don't worry about what Jippy Lube did or didn't do. Maybe go back to them and point out that there was no way that they changed it. Stick with the factory air cleaner system. Your mechanic will be glad you did!

Eddymel1998 · 01-04-2024, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zander10

I uploaded a previous message but it looks like it did no post, This is the one I got .on a budget till finishing up school so got a cheapie

Zander

I don't know anything about that specific intake but I would say if you got an "eBay special" one, just replace the filter with a namebrand one, there is controversy with performance filters letting through dust and that is a much worse risk with a no name filter. If it's a reusable filter also make sure to keep up with the maintenance, manufacturers recommend intervals for cleaning and re oiling, but that's also a whole separate debate.

Zander10 · 01-04-2024, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

Replace the air cleaner. Don't worry about what Jippy Lube did or didn't do. Maybe go back to them and point out that there was no way that they changed it. Stick with the factory air cleaner system. Your mechanic will be glad you did!

I am my mechanic and I hate the factory one! It sucks in tooo much to the bottom of the air box

Zander

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-04-2024, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zander10

I am my mechanic and I hate the factory one! It sucks in tooo much to the bottom of the air box

Zander

Gotta ask, if you am the mechanic, why did you even trust these peiple to do this???

I paid the oil change dude $21 bucks for a fresh one 45 days ago It looks like he never changed it at all. They did the oil filter and oil but not it...The bottom of the air box has traces of dirt and the filter was plugged. Air hosed the box and put a new one. So much for J.L never again.

ariZona28 · 01-04-2024, 05:03 PM

Before you install that new intake assembly maybe head over to Autozone and grab an OEM style filter. Run that for a few weeks and see if your mileage improves. Unfortunately other than the "cool looks" factor the aftermarket CAIs don't really add much to our LFX engines. If you change the factory filter every 15-20,000 miles or so you should'nt have any problems. There's really not much you can do to squeeze out more HP on a budget. GM kinda did all of that for us by getting 323 hp out of only 217 cu in. With the cars mileage and age you'll want to do the coolant, trans, diff and brake fluid flush. That'll keep you busy for a while. For mods I would recommend a catch can to keep the intake clean. Maybe some wheel, tire, brake and suspension upgrades as the budget allows.

Zander10 · 01-04-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Gotta ask, if you am the mechanic, why did you even trust these peiple to do this???

I paid the oil change dude $21 bucks for a fresh one 45 days ago It looks like he never changed it at all. They did the oil filter and oil but not it...The bottom of the air box has traces of dirt and the filter was plugged. Air hosed the box and put a new one. So much for J.L never again.

Because I also attend school and when it comes to oil and filters , I just don't have the time. School , work, home 7 days a week.

Zander

Zander10 · 01-04-2024, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Before you install that new intake assembly maybe head over to Autozone and grab an OEM style filter. Run that for a few weeks and see if your mileage improves. Unfortunately other than the "cool looks" factor the aftermarket CAIs don't really add much to our LFX engines. If you change the factory filter every 15-20,000 miles or so you should'nt have any problems. There's really not much you can do to squeeze out more HP on a budget. GM kinda did all of that for us by getting 323 hp out of only 217 cu in. With the cars mileage and age you'll want to do the coolant, trans, diff and brake fluid flush. That'll keep you busy for a while. For mods I would recommend a catch can to keep the intake clean. Maybe some wheel, tire, brake and suspension upgrades as the budget allows.

I live off 51st and the only thing there is advanced auto so I bought a $18.00 STP version YESTERDAY! We all can't live in Mesa: ))))

Zander

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-04-2024, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zander10

Because I also attend school and when it comes to oil and filters , I just don't have the time. School , work, home 7 days a week.

Zander

Oh boy, I can see that. I hope you can find a good shop around that you can trust to do what you need. Ask around with some of the car guys you see, especially if you have a Camaro club in your area. Another note if you haven't done it already, check and change your cabin air filter too. Chances if your engine filter was THAT bad, the cabin one needs attention as well..

01-03-2024, 08:35 PM	#16
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,606	Mileage... lol. I get 6-8mpg on a good day. It's Pennie's to the dollar OP. Don't worry too much. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

01-03-2024, 09:34 PM	#17
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 702	I don’t measure my gas in mileage - I measure it with smiles !! Lol __________________ 791whp 699 ft lbs torque on E30 - ported sc /heads by boost mode racing - PAT G cam /Tune PB:10.7 @133.9

01-04-2024, 11:08 AM	#20
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 460	I get around 20 average on mine, but I'm pretty easy on the engine, only ever owned V8s and when I was younger Dad told me not too rev it too hard so I grew up with that, when I had my truck I would keep it under 2.5k rpm, but with Camaro my daily drive is under 1.5k for pretty much all of it except on ramps where I might hit 2k, if it wasn't for all the hills and traffic out here I could easily see the car doing mid 20s, with how big our tanks are huge range on the car, car absolutely loves all the road trips. __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

01-04-2024, 12:37 PM	#21
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	Replace the air cleaner. Don't worry about what Jippy Lube did or didn't do. Maybe go back to them and point out that there was no way that they changed it. Stick with the factory air cleaner system. Your mechanic will be glad you did! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

01-04-2024, 05:03 PM	#25
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	Before you install that new intake assembly maybe head over to Autozone and grab an OEM style filter. Run that for a few weeks and see if your mileage improves. Unfortunately other than the "cool looks" factor the aftermarket CAIs don't really add much to our LFX engines. If you change the factory filter every 15-20,000 miles or so you should'nt have any problems. There's really not much you can do to squeeze out more HP on a budget. GM kinda did all of that for us by getting 323 hp out of only 217 cu in. With the cars mileage and age you'll want to do the coolant, trans, diff and brake fluid flush. That'll keep you busy for a while. For mods I would recommend a catch can to keep the intake clean. Maybe some wheel, tire, brake and suspension upgrades as the budget allows. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.