Help--Air Box Mod
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Elgin IL
Help--Air Box Mod
I just received my 2nd mod last night from UPS. How hard is the Z06 air box and K+N filter to install? Does any one have any step by step directions? Any potential problems that I have to be aware of?
My first mod, the Hurst shifter, went in with no problems with the forum's help.
My first mod, the Hurst shifter, went in with no problems with the forum's help.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Orchard Park N.Y.
It's easy. Just pop off the old lid, install filter and put on the Z06 lid and snap it back together. Do a search and you will find instructions. If you take a moment to look things over you will find it is very easy. By the way, I did that mod a month ago and it definitely made a difference.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: bellaire ohio
air lid for z06
i got a 2004 and purchased a z06 air lid. i thought i read that there were rubber grommets holding the stock air lid on. i double check for the alan wrench , i couldn't get that lucky if they were bolted on thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Oceanside CA
Originally Posted by brad66247
i got a 2004 and purchased a z06 air lid. i thought i read that there were rubber grommets holding the stock air lid on. i double check for the alan wrench , i couldn't get that lucky if they were bolted on thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Oswego IL
There is no need to remove the allen bolts. By gently pulling the air lid forard towards the front of the car, the cover should pull right off over top the pegs.
Prior to installing the new lid, I put a little soapy water on the rubber grommets of the new lid and pushed it right back over the 2 pegs on the car. Replacing the lid should be about a 5 -10 minute job.
Prior to installing the new lid, I put a little soapy water on the rubber grommets of the new lid and pushed it right back over the 2 pegs on the car. Replacing the lid should be about a 5 -10 minute job.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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the box is held on with TROX not alan. Put a cover on the fender and motor. pull out the old filter. stand on you head with a trouble light and find the trox ( two of them ) screws inside the rubber grommets inside the box. Get them out. some say that you can just pull the cover out, I would not. I used a small 1/4 inch socket wrench converted to hold the trox. have band aids and TWO kinds of alcohol ready you will need both.
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From: Hoover Alabama
Originally Posted by 97Black
It's easy. Just pop off the old lid, install filter and put on the Z06 lid and snap it back together. Do a search and you will find instructions. If you take a moment to look things over you will find it is very easy. By the way, I did that mod a month ago and it definitely made a difference.
