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1JEWLDSSRS · 03-03-2021, 01:00 PM

https://bohnmancustoms.com/product/c...diator-intake/

102SS · 03-03-2021, 02:12 PM

I took it off as others have said its a giant heat soak.

Next up is the faux second intake manifold cover....another heat soak.

krusher · 03-03-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyLee

What is the advantage of the X-Air filter and is the air fed via a hood scoop?

I guess advantages are you get the coldest air with the least turbulance as it its a straight shot into the engine.

It is also a very awesome looking intake.

It does not get the air from a scoop but u have to tilt the radiator back. Massive negatives are with the radiator tilted back air come back from the hood and bows the hood at 80+ mph. Not fun.

Another negative is using a stock radiator with fill line in the middle means half the intake is only being used since the radiator suppor blocks alot of incoming air. So if u want the full advantage u have tonget a radiator with fill tube on the side. Very expensive and custom anymore.

WHAMMO · 03-05-2021, 04:10 PM

Throw it in the garbage. Real engine looks better. Get your manifold painted and colored spark plug wires. I guess it heatsoaks engine too.

BuddyLee · 03-05-2021, 08:01 PM

Okay, I ripped it off of the engine and put it into the trunk for safe keeping. I do not notice any change in noise from under the hood.

102SS · 03-06-2021, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddyLee

Okay, I ripped it off of the engine and put it into the trunk for safe keeping. I do not notice any change in noise from under the hood.

Your air intake will make more noise than that cover will hold in.

That cover is a beauty shield that holds in a lot of engine heat in

Why do you think it removes with no tools? because its not necessary

BuddyLee · 03-06-2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Sure cure

Why no air cleaner? Any why does this engine look so much different than my 2013 2SS?

0stones0 · 03-06-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddyLee

Why no air cleaner? Any why does this engine look so much different than my 2013 2SS?

Supercharged.

BLU DUCE · 03-06-2021, 08:52 AM

These engine bays are awesome. I kept thinking about putting mine on here but just haven't until now.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-06-2021, 02:11 PM

BLU, THAT is as I have said before, a very stunning work of art!!!!!!!!! Absolutely awesome!!

BLU DUCE · 03-06-2021, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

BLU, THAT is as I have said before, a very stunning work of art!!!!!!!!! Absolutely awesome!!

Thank You

Going to be in the low 60 this coming next week.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-07-2021, 08:22 AM

^^^^^^^^ lol, getter out for a ride!! Get that spoiler installed too!!

BuddyLee · 03-07-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

These engine bays are awesome. I kept thinking about putting mine on here but just haven't until now.

I notice a bar in the 5th photo side to side toward the back which I believe has something to do with torque or twist prevention? "Some cars have them and some do not. Is it a mod?

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-07-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddyLee

I notice a bar in the 5th photo side to side toward the back which I believe has something to do with torque or twist prevention? "Some cars have them and some do not. Is it a mod?

The bar that connects the 2 strut towers?? That is the strut tower brace that comes on the verts from the factory to strengthen the chassis. You can get one for the coupes and install it, and it actually does stiffen up the front. I noticed the difference right away after my install..

03-03-2021, 01:00 PM	#43
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,381	https://bohnmancustoms.com/product/c...diator-intake/ __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-03-2021, 02:12 PM	#44
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,117	I took it off as others have said its a giant heat soak. Next up is the faux second intake manifold cover....another heat soak. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

03-05-2021, 04:10 PM	#46
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,641	Throw it in the garbage. Real engine looks better. Get your manifold painted and colored spark plug wires. I guess it heatsoaks engine too. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

03-06-2021, 08:52 AM	#51
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	These engine bays are awesome. I kept thinking about putting mine on here but just haven't until now. Attached Images __________________

03-06-2021, 02:11 PM	#52
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,381	BLU, THAT is as I have said before, a very stunning work of art!!!!!!!!! Absolutely awesome!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-05-2021, 08:01 PM	#47
BuddyLee Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 802	Okay, I ripped it off of the engine and put it into the trunk for safe keeping. I do not notice any change in noise from under the hood.

03-07-2021, 08:22 AM	#54
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,381	^^^^^^^^ lol, getter out for a ride!! Get that spoiler installed too!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.