TPIS Cold Air Intake
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From: Bartlett Illinois
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From: Heidelberg PA
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Re: TPIS Cold Air Intake (65Z01)
Not to answer for Jeff, but you do use the stock shroud and cut out for the fit. If you have a front fan then you need to leave two strips from top to bottom to hold the fan firmly.
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: TPIS Cold Air Intake (Vic'89)
Thanks Jeff. That looks like it could help me.
So basically I have to pull the stock shrould and cut it, right ?
Vic
So basically I have to pull the stock shrould and cut it, right ?
Vic
65Z01, Yes 85vet is correct, I cut my own shroud. Then TPiS gives that plate to sandwich the filter to the top housing.
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Re: TPIS Cold Air Intake (jmrl98)
That is a lot of cutting boys. Way more than the SLP. This is a new mod for you right Vic? I'm anxious to see what it gives you in the qtr. :seeya
TPIS claims .2 and 2 mph in the 1/4. I will be happy with 1/2 that gain.
Should be installed Friday or Sat, then track testing to follow.
Vic
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From: Heidelberg PA
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Re: TPIS Cold Air Intake (Vic'89)
The only tips I would give are:
Check the clearance of the long screw/bolt given to hold it on. Mine hit the hood, so I opted to use smaller bolts.
Use a rubber grommet between the housing and shroud to eliminate the fiberglass housing lip from bending or cracking. Your only concern is to seal the filter and without a spacer, the fiberglass lip bends way out of shape.
Otherwise, this is a very nice piece.
Check the clearance of the long screw/bolt given to hold it on. Mine hit the hood, so I opted to use smaller bolts.
Use a rubber grommet between the housing and shroud to eliminate the fiberglass housing lip from bending or cracking. Your only concern is to seal the filter and without a spacer, the fiberglass lip bends way out of shape.
Otherwise, this is a very nice piece.
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Re: TPIS Cold Air Intake (85vet)
Ok, I am starting the install today.
So far pulling the stock shroud is a pain, I had to remove the AC condensor for additional clearance.
Vic
So far pulling the stock shroud is a pain, I had to remove the AC condensor for additional clearance.
Vic
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Re: TPIS Cold Air Intake (Vic'89)
That is the one I have also. Very nice setup.
I just positioned the botton piece in the car without the filter. Drew a line outlining the filter location. Then left two thin strips from top to bottom in the middle for support.
Had Dad hold teh shop vac, while I used a dremel tool with a cutoff to make the hole. No mess and done in about 10 minutes. :cheers:
I just positioned the botton piece in the car without the filter. Drew a line outlining the filter location. Then left two thin strips from top to bottom in the middle for support.
Had Dad hold teh shop vac, while I used a dremel tool with a cutoff to make the hole. No mess and done in about 10 minutes. :cheers:
