Intake (pic's)
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From: Bealeton Virginia
(Quote) "The radiator support cover is the problem due to raising the height. Had that same cover angle cut at a metal shop to solve the issue. You will LOVE the aluminized carbon fibre"
I'm thinking of a couple good size SS or chrome screws with rubber washers to hold the air bridge down better. Anyone have any idea how much space there is between the radiator cover and the actual radiator? All I really need for it to grab is probably 1/4" or so.
That's the plenum cover I'm getting. Should be here today. It looks great on your engine!
I didn't realize it extended that far towards the TB. Very cool looking!! 
I'm thinking of a couple good size SS or chrome screws with rubber washers to hold the air bridge down better. Anyone have any idea how much space there is between the radiator cover and the actual radiator? All I really need for it to grab is probably 1/4" or so.
That's the plenum cover I'm getting. Should be here today. It looks great on your engine!
I didn't realize it extended that far towards the TB. Very cool looking!!
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by JLA
Got the BBK in today. Kind of a pain in the butt. The rubber grommets didn't want to hold it down too good and still aren't right. The tube to the throttle body needs to be about an inch longer. Getting it lined up w/ the grommets and still clamp it on there was a major hassle. I'll work with it, but I wish the designers of these kinds of things would make things a little easier. Another inch on that tube would have made the install 100% easier. Still waiting on the plenum and the washer & coolant covers in aluminized carbon fiber from TKO.
Sort of what I want to dress mine's out with.Where did you get the fuel runner covers; or did you just paint them?
Below is a picture of my setup.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Your engine bay does look good. If you want it to look just a little better turn the screw mechanism on the clamps down more towards the bottom and then tighten. Just looks a little cleaner. 
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by shurite44
Your engine bay does look good. If you want it to look just a little better turn the screw mechanism on the clamps down more towards the bottom and then tighten. Just looks a little cleaner.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by JLA
I agree. I'm going to replace the too short blue tube at the throttle body anyway. I'll work on geting it cleaner looking. When I did it, it was so damn hot, I was sweating all over everything. I wasn't in the mood to get it perfect at the moment. I'm going back at it this weekend. Supposed to be less humid. I swear, I lost ten pounds yesterday!
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by lickitydoo
Is it nesecary to instal the mass airflow sensor when replacing the intake? Is this something that NEEDS to be done or not? Will it make any difference?
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Originally Posted by JLA
I'm no mechanic and just followed the instructions. The OEM MAF goes into the filter and then you re-hook the wire harness to it.
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by lickitydoo
So I take it there is no need to buy the $300 after market mass air flow sensor? I didnt know if it would add more horsepower.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by lickitydoo
So I take it there is no need to buy the $300 after market mass air flow sensor? I didnt know if it would add more horsepower.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by mrm1149
The SS radiator cover I have didn't help the grommet issue because it sits up a bit higher. (QUOTE)
The radiator support cover is the problem due to raising the height. Had that same cover angle cut at a metal shop to solve the issue. You will LOVE the aluminized carbon fibre covers........
SORRY FOR THE GIGANTIC PICS
The radiator support cover is the problem due to raising the height. Had that same cover angle cut at a metal shop to solve the issue. You will LOVE the aluminized carbon fibre covers........
SORRY FOR THE GIGANTIC PICS
Thx,
Rsty