URGENT! Help with ADM Race Install!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jeanius · 06-09-2010, 09:53 PM

VERY frustrated....

The pieces are not fitting together. If you look at the pic's, it appears the side panel is too tall and will not fit into the grooves of the car, so I thought, hmm maybe it needs to go under the A/C line, tried it but the clap you see me holding was stopping me from getting it all the way in, so I took it out, now being able to get the entire side panel it, but wait, the back panel wont go into place because the A/C line now runs through the box. I cannot push the side panel down any further as the elbow at the condenser is stopping it. Ive looked through the instructions over and over and have done exactly what it said

What am I missing??

YLWJKT · 06-09-2010, 09:55 PM

Bend the A.C. line in towards the engine starting from the front.
The line is whats blocking the airbox from seating.
The line will be supported by an Adel clamp at the bottom most screw on the airbox once it's installed.
Don't get crazy with it, just move it in enough to clear the ledge.

Camaro21 · 06-09-2010, 10:05 PM

Call Andy at ADM Performance and check out his website. He has how to video's. He is a great guy and he will talk you through it..

StlRomAniaN · 06-09-2010, 10:08 PM

All you have to do is use a little force to move it and it'll stay in that position. In other words, just shove it over.

Jeanius · 06-10-2010, 12:09 AM

Thank guys,

I dont know why I didnt see that in the instructions, I looked at it soo many times too, I overlooked it since its above the picture, I guess

Looks like ill be ordering a new back panel, 2 bolts cross threaded and just keep spinning and spinning

Never had so much trouble installing anything in my life, nothing went in as easy as in the videos

2010SSRSM6 · 06-10-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeanius

Never had so much trouble installing anything in my life, nothing went in as easy as in the videos

+1

Man that sounds like me last week.

I broke my factory air box trying to get the metal stud out of the rubber gasket. It managed to get bent when it was installed and when I tried to pry it off, snap went the plastic box.

Not to mention that I made the rookie mistake of not verifing that all the hardware was included in the kit prior to starting. Nothing like standing there with a broken bracket on your factory air box and no mounting hardware for the MAF sensor.

Jeanius · 06-10-2010, 12:30 AM

Heres the 2 I cross threaded and the 3rd I didnt even attempt because I was beyond pissed at this point and if Ida cross threaded that one too and needed to buy both panels... oh boy.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

+1

Man that sounds like me last week.

I broke my factory air box trying to get the metal stud out of the rubber gasket. It managed to get bent when it was installed and when I tried to pry it off, snap went the plastic box.

Not to mention that I made the rookie mistake of not verifing that all the hardware was included in the kit prior to starting. Nothing like standing there with a broken bracket on your factory air box and no mounting hardware for the MAF sensor.

You were installing the Race intake as well?

Jeanius · 06-10-2010, 12:39 AM

on a side note, can anyone tell what the dyno says, Its not clear enough for me

2010SSRSM6 · 06-10-2010, 12:49 AM

No, a different company's CAI.

GMRULZ · 06-10-2010, 05:27 AM

Wow man.... I don`t know what to say... It is a little more difficult than say an air raid or something but I thought it was very easy overall. I even installed the race scoop w/ no real pics or vid, actually i think there was like 1 kinda bad pic of the scoop location, much different than what he has up now, I was 1 of the first w/ the Race version. Like the others said just move the a/c line over towards the engine and I also took the grommet out if I remember right in the frame rail, its been a while. Fit perfect, mine was painted before install and I didn`t even scratch the paint it fit together so well.

Just take your time and don`t lose your mind over it. Call Andy he will help you.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 06-10-2010, 06:00 AM

Sorry your having problems.Our kit fits very tight,maybe we try to hard.

Call me today.

BTW-I can send you new parts ..No problem,just need an address.

For now,just keep the system inplace,once we get an address,I will ship the new parts out.

themossman · 06-10-2010, 09:23 AM

WOW...if only all vendors could respond like this...

*mlee* · 06-10-2010, 09:26 AM

What..

I thought you were a Vararam guy?

ElManny · 06-10-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

What..

I thought you were a Vararam guy?

thats what i had thought too

06-09-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	URGENT! Help with ADM Race Install!! VERY frustrated.... The pieces are not fitting together. If you look at the pic's, it appears the side panel is too tall and will not fit into the grooves of the car, so I thought, hmm maybe it needs to go under the A/C line, tried it but the clap you see me holding was stopping me from getting it all the way in, so I took it out, now being able to get the entire side panel it, but wait, the back panel wont go into place because the A/C line now runs through the box. I cannot push the side panel down any further as the elbow at the condenser is stopping it. Ive looked through the instructions over and over and have done exactly what it said What am I missing?? __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

06-09-2010, 10:08 PM	#4
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	All you have to do is use a little force to move it and it'll stay in that position. In other words, just shove it over. __________________

06-10-2010, 12:09 AM	#5
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Thank guys, I dont know why I didnt see that in the instructions, I looked at it soo many times too, I overlooked it since its above the picture, I guess Looks like ill be ordering a new back panel, 2 bolts cross threaded and just keep spinning and spinning Never had so much trouble installing anything in my life, nothing went in as easy as in the videos __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

06-10-2010, 12:39 AM	#8
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	on a side note, can anyone tell what the dyno says, Its not clear enough for me __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

06-10-2010, 12:49 AM	#9
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	No, a different company's CAI. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

06-09-2010, 09:55 PM	#2
YLWJKT Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 327	Bend the A.C. line in towards the engine starting from the front. The line is whats blocking the airbox from seating. The line will be supported by an Adel clamp at the bottom most screw on the airbox once it's installed. Don't get crazy with it, just move it in enough to clear the ledge.

06-09-2010, 10:05 PM	#3
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Call Andy at ADM Performance and check out his website. He has how to video's. He is a great guy and he will talk you through it..

06-10-2010, 05:27 AM	#10
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,819	Wow man.... I don`t know what to say... It is a little more difficult than say an air raid or something but I thought it was very easy overall. I even installed the race scoop w/ no real pics or vid, actually i think there was like 1 kinda bad pic of the scoop location, much different than what he has up now, I was 1 of the first w/ the Race version. Like the others said just move the a/c line over towards the engine and I also took the grommet out if I remember right in the frame rail, its been a while. Fit perfect, mine was painted before install and I didn`t even scratch the paint it fit together so well. Just take your time and don`t lose your mind over it. Call Andy he will help you. __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

06-10-2010, 06:00 AM	#11
ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: Anything I want Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DfW - Texas Posts: 5,405	Sorry your having problems.Our kit fits very tight,maybe we try to hard. Call me today. BTW-I can send you new parts ..No problem,just need an address. For now,just keep the system inplace,once we get an address,I will ship the new parts out.

06-10-2010, 09:23 AM	#12
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	WOW...if only all vendors could respond like this... __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

06-10-2010, 09:26 AM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	What.. I thought you were a Vararam guy? __________________

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