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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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has anyone drilled the air filter cover on a ZO6?
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by latenightlarry
has anyone drilled the air filter cover on a ZO6?
I used a dremel tool to expand the existing opening on a Z06 lid, Double size of air passage and still retains stock appearance.

Lots of folks have "cheese boxed" (drilled numerous round holes) i their lids. I'm sure one of them will chime in with pics.

Good luck with your mod.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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i had the holes in mine before i got the cowl induction hood.now i have a way bigger hole in it,and the big mouth air dam and my coolant temps drop by 2's in a hurry!i seem to always run around 190-194 ,except sitting in traffic.recovery time is excellent w/my set up.the holes i had in the box before all this was a good mod,though,too!
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