APS FMIC install notes
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APS FMIC install notes
just some minor things to point out
the brace on the inner fender that attaches to the aft headlight mount needs to be rem'd iaw APS instructions, be advised there are retaining clips on each stud(ie: oem brake rotor clips), you will need to remove the h/l assy to gain access to the clilps; also GM sometimes shims the aft mount with washers(there is one of three in the third pic)
97-00 owners: you won't have a vacuum line to the AIR pump, do not coil and tie off the pump wiring unless you plan on omiting the fog lights(LHS f/l wiring is part of the pump harness)
the brace on the inner fender that attaches to the aft headlight mount needs to be rem'd iaw APS instructions, be advised there are retaining clips on each stud(ie: oem brake rotor clips), you will need to remove the h/l assy to gain access to the clilps; also GM sometimes shims the aft mount with washers(there is one of three in the third pic)
97-00 owners: you won't have a vacuum line to the AIR pump, do not coil and tie off the pump wiring unless you plan on omiting the fog lights(LHS f/l wiring is part of the pump harness)
Last edited by SteveDoten; Feb 10, 2007 at 09:07 AM.
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Item 230,231
I havent started install but while sorting parts into smaller labeled bag item 230 and 231 could not be found in instructions. Think these are for dipstick tube bracket. They did tap rt manifold for this. May have to shorten bracket because now its spaced out from head? Having cast parts coated this weekend. thanks for info above watching forum for any problems with installs.
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I havent started install but while sorting parts into smaller labeled bag item 230 and 231 could not be found in instructions. Think these are for dipstick tube bracket. They did tap rt manifold for this. May have to shorten bracket because now its spaced out from head? Having cast parts coated this weekend. thanks for info above watching forum for any problems with installs.
most likely you'll need the '01 and newer style tube that bolts to the heads along w/ the newer d/s
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1. looks like no room for oe foglights, BOV tubing is right there
2. F34/55 adj. suspension boxes won't fit with the discharge tube bolted in(allow a few hours for some fab work on the pipes)
3. early 97-00 maf req's a silicone tube coupling to fit correctly into the aps intake tubing or replace w/ later/bigger maf(01-04)
2. F34/55 adj. suspension boxes won't fit with the discharge tube bolted in(allow a few hours for some fab work on the pipes)
3. early 97-00 maf req's a silicone tube coupling to fit correctly into the aps intake tubing or replace w/ later/bigger maf(01-04)
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1. looks like no room for oe foglights, BOV tubing is right there
2. F34/55 adj. suspension boxes won't fit with the discharge tube bolted in(allow a few hours for some fab work on the pipes)
3. early 97-00 maf req's a silicone tube coupling to fit correctly into the aps intake tubing or replace w/ later/bigger maf(01-04)
2. F34/55 adj. suspension boxes won't fit with the discharge tube bolted in(allow a few hours for some fab work on the pipes)
3. early 97-00 maf req's a silicone tube coupling to fit correctly into the aps intake tubing or replace w/ later/bigger maf(01-04)
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Steve says teh Tex 0Z700 is going in today with new hydraulics (04 Z) and I'm ordering Bilstein Sports today also (and sims for a temp fix until I can get the F45 removed from the BCM).
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Yeah, I ordered Bilstein HD's today and they'll be at the shop on Friday, and ordered new O2's and they'll be there tomorrow. I think Steve has everything else, but we were talking today and it's slow moving in somewhat uncharted territory.
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Not sure about the fog lights right now, Steve hasn't updated me on those. There's going to be some custom work to get the clearance necessary from the BOV piping.....that's all I know there.
He told me last night that the left side turbo is in and mounted.
He told me last night that the left side turbo is in and mounted.
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re: foglights, i think if we moved them forward they might work, no room to go inboard(frame rail)
in the directions, the f/l's are omitted and Z06 screens are suggested
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