Slight cut needed for my TT air filter fittment. Can or should I do it. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ZX1truth · 05-31-2023, 03:22 PM

Hey guys ..... my driver side K&N turbo air cleaner fitment has always been a pain and install is not easy. I am thinking about cutting out this area in the silver lines on the pictures for easier in n out!
Do you guys think this is a good idea or will it cost structural integrity to be weakened. Thoughts?

Pops · 06-06-2023, 08:48 AM

Looks structural to me. However is possible to fab a brace to put behind and support after the cut. do not think I would cut without additional brace .

The_bald_eagle_machine · 06-08-2023, 01:38 PM

I agree since it is seam welded, it is probably structural to some degree. Will your car fall apart without it? Probably not... If it were my car I would go for it, especially if you are always taking the filters on and off. If you have access to a welder, maybe you could stitch up the seam with a weld after you cut it.

ZX1truth · 06-08-2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I agree since it is seam welded, it is probably structural to some degree. Will your car fall apart without it? Probably not... If it were my car I would go for it, especially if you are always taking the filters on and off. If you have access to a welder, maybe you could stitch up the seam with a weld after you cut it.

Yep.....doing frequent filter swaps are imperative with the amount of air flowing thru these TT's. And you hit is on the nose my brutha, I will weld her up now that it is cut.

bayarea408 · 06-09-2023, 04:00 PM

have you tried the aem dry flow air filter wrap? i run a big filter in the fender with no cover and it extends the life by alot.

ZX1truth · 06-10-2023, 04:46 PM

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have you tried the aem dry flow air filter wrap? i run a big filter in the fender with no cover and it extends the life by alot.

I never heard of that......do you have pics by any chance?

bayarea408 · 06-12-2023, 02:13 PM

https://www.iwsti.com/cdn-cgi/image/...wrap.2310/full

I use one and inspect it all the time. I was at a car show and was talking to some Trophy Truck racers that use them running through wild sand situations in the desert.

ZX1truth · 06-12-2023, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bayarea408

https://www.iwsti.com/cdn-cgi/image/...wrap.2310/full

I use one and inspect it all the time. I was at a car show and was talking to some Trophy Truck racers that use them running through wild sand situations in the desert.

That looks like a great idea and solution my brutha. Thank you so much for suggesting that. I hope it is heat resistant for turbo applications.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-12-2023, 03:12 PM

K&N has them as well..

https://www.knfilters.com/air-filters/filter-wraps.html

ZX1truth · 06-12-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

K&N has them as well..

https://www.knfilters.com/air-filters/filter-wraps.html

That's excellent. Thanks for your input brutha.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-13-2023, 10:30 AM

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That's excellent. Thanks for your input brutha.

You are welcome. Couple of my Camaro buds have them on their filters, and they look great. I'm going to order one for mine!

ZX1truth · 06-13-2023, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

You are welcome. Couple of my Camaro buds have them on their filters, and they look great. I'm going to order one for mine!

Think I am ordering them to. Thanks.

How do you like the LOD intake? Thinking about getting one... just worried about low end response.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-14-2023, 11:22 AM

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Think I am ordering them to. Thanks.

How do you like the LOD intake? Thinking about getting one... just worried about low end response.

Hey there. I love my LOD! Looks really cool under the hood. Too many folks at the car shows think it is a SC! lol. Until I point out what it is to them. The only thing about it is it is designed to run upwards of 8000 rpm, and I don't have all the valve train needed to push it out there. When we tuned it we did run it to 7500 3 times to get the number we did, and it STILL wanted to make power at that point, but we stopped there for safety. As for low end response, I didn't lose any because I was running a 3200 stall, then went to a 4500 now and she just gets it off the line, no lack of low end on my build, with either the 3200 I did have or the 4500 now. The bad thing is I don't think LOD is still in business anymore, unless you can find them on FB. I had their phone number and have called and texted Rafeal several times because I have some friends here that want one too, but haven't heard anything back from them. It does make great mid range numbers all the way out the door. Here is a vid where GPI tested it along with others.

05-31-2023, 03:22 PM	#1
ZX1truth Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 592	Slight cut needed for my TT air filter fittment. Can or should I do it. Hey guys ..... my driver side K&N turbo air cleaner fitment has always been a pain and install is not easy. I am thinking about cutting out this area in the silver lines on the pictures for easier in n out! Do you guys think this is a good idea or will it cost structural integrity to be weakened. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ LME built LSX427 w/t all Callies internals\| AGP 65/65 TT \| Holley Sniper Intake \| Brodix BR3/LME custom ported \| LME custom cam \| Pro EFI 112 ECU \| ID-1700x \| NGK BR7EF \| AGP's-Fore Triple Fuel pump \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| ZL1 3.23 diff, CF driveshaft, ZL1 axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw \| Pfadt solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Ground Control camber/caster plates \| Accelerated Racing Solutions tuned\| God is too good! I don't deserve it, but I sure will accept it!!!

06-08-2023, 01:38 PM	#3
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 997	I agree since it is seam welded, it is probably structural to some degree. Will your car fall apart without it? Probably not... If it were my car I would go for it, especially if you are always taking the filters on and off. If you have access to a welder, maybe you could stitch up the seam with a weld after you cut it. __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

06-12-2023, 03:12 PM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,692	K&N has them as well.. https://www.knfilters.com/air-filters/filter-wraps.html __________________ 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.

06-06-2023, 08:48 AM	#2
Pops Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 2012 C6 vette M6 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 85	Looks structural to me. However is possible to fab a brace to put behind and support after the cut. do not think I would cut without additional brace .

06-09-2023, 04:00 PM	#5
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 805	have you tried the aem dry flow air filter wrap? i run a big filter in the fender with no cover and it extends the life by alot.

06-12-2023, 02:13 PM	#7
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 805	https://www.iwsti.com/cdn-cgi/image/...wrap.2310/full I use one and inspect it all the time. I was at a car show and was talking to some Trophy Truck racers that use them running through wild sand situations in the desert.