Stupid Newbie Question (Vortex)
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Stupid Newbie Question (Vortex)
OK, so it turns out my car has a Vortex on it. What do I need to know to check/change the air filter? I figured I would ask people that know instead of just randomly unscrewing things. 
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Originally Posted by British
OK, so it turns out my car has a Vortex on it. What do I need to know to check/change the air filter? I figured I would ask people that know instead of just randomly unscrewing things.
Write up here:
http://www.avcorvettes.com/html/vortex.htm
Detailed install instructions here:
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001...amair/ram1.ASP
Breathless sells a cleaning kit for the filter at the bottom of the page, here:
http://www.breathlessperformance.com.../97-intake.asp
According to the write up, the author indicates that you may need to take out the 6 main bolts to check, change the filter. See the excerpt in bold from the article below.
Now the down side. The only way I see to replace the air cleaner is remove the 6 bolts that hold the whole kit together or maybe from underneath? The vendor doesn't say. Each has its own disadvantage but I think I'll try underneath first, but that may take 2 people.
Hope this helps. I don't have this filter installed but I'm sure someone who does will chime in with some more detail.
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It's pretty easy if you have a jack and a powered screwdriver. Just jack up the front enough so that you can reach the filter from below. Loosen the clamp on the filter, then coax the filter out from the bottom.
You need the powered screwdriver for re-installation. Bear-hug the front bumper as you use one hand to guide the filter up the bottom, and use your other hand to to operate the screwdriver.
You need the powered screwdriver for re-installation. Bear-hug the front bumper as you use one hand to guide the filter up the bottom, and use your other hand to to operate the screwdriver.
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Well, surely unscrewing the bolts from the top has got to be easier than jacking the car up, doesn't it?
I don't own a jack nor do I want to risk my limited understanding of where and how to use jacking pucks...
Why can't we go back to the old days of just taking off the one wing nut and the cover, and the thing is right there on top?
I don't own a jack nor do I want to risk my limited understanding of where and how to use jacking pucks...
Why can't we go back to the old days of just taking off the one wing nut and the cover, and the thing is right there on top?
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I just cleaned mine a few days ago. Simply loosen the hose clamp above the airbox. Reach up to the filter from the bottom and maneuver it out. It's a tight fit but it comes out just fine with no damage. I cleaned mine and recharged it using a K&N kit and reinstalled it in the reverse process that I removed it.
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Originally Posted by talon90
To get you started here are two links that discuss the performance and the installation of the Vortex. This will help with understanding what you have.
Write up here:
http://www.avcorvettes.com/html/vortex.htm
Detailed install instructions here:
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001...amair/ram1.ASP
Breathless sells a cleaning kit for the filter at the bottom of the page, here:
http://www.breathlessperformance.com.../97-intake.asp
According to the write up, the author indicates that you may need to take out the 6 main bolts to check, change the filter. See the excerpt in bold from the article below.
Now the down side. The only way I see to replace the air cleaner is remove the 6 bolts that hold the whole kit together or maybe from underneath? The vendor doesn't say. Each has its own disadvantage but I think I'll try underneath first, but that may take 2 people.
Hope this helps. I don't have this filter installed but I'm sure someone who does will chime in with some more detail.
Paul
Write up here:
http://www.avcorvettes.com/html/vortex.htm
Detailed install instructions here:
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001...amair/ram1.ASP
Breathless sells a cleaning kit for the filter at the bottom of the page, here:
http://www.breathlessperformance.com.../97-intake.asp
According to the write up, the author indicates that you may need to take out the 6 main bolts to check, change the filter. See the excerpt in bold from the article below.
Now the down side. The only way I see to replace the air cleaner is remove the 6 bolts that hold the whole kit together or maybe from underneath? The vendor doesn't say. Each has its own disadvantage but I think I'll try underneath first, but that may take 2 people.
Hope this helps. I don't have this filter installed but I'm sure someone who does will chime in with some more detail.
Paul
See? This is why I've been on this Forum since, whenever....Ask what you think is a stupid question -- get counseling on your perception of what a stupid question is -- receive an all empowering answer from someone you've never met.
Thanx Talon!!!!!!
And Welcome Aboard British!
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