Zip Tie Mod Impressions.
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. james NY
Zip Tie Mod Impressions.
Well on Saturday night I was BORED and I wanted to do something. I FOUND some zip ties and a IDEA clicked. I went to the car and started the mod. I was literally done in 20 mins and it took me like 10 mins to figure out how to get off the grommets. I didnt want to break anything. I had to zip tie 4 zip ties per section because I had small ones (8 in total). I got to get some big ones. Well on sunday I did a little cruising and went to tobay beach.
Well my first impressions are that it Definetly WORKS.
The car "feels" like its breathing better and revving a little faster. Top end I feel like it gained power. I also noticed my car runs noticeably cooler with the mod. My coolant temp was at 190-193 crusing before. NOW its 181-187 Crusing around. Thats a good 6-9 degrees cooler.
Im very happy. For 20 mins of my time and some zip ties. We will see how it performs at the track.. Ill keep you guys updated. I do recommend this MOD to anyone who is running around with the stock intake setup.
Does anyone know where or what part number the K&N replacement is.
Thanks guys
-Zee
:thumbs: :chevy
Well my first impressions are that it Definetly WORKS.
The car "feels" like its breathing better and revving a little faster. Top end I feel like it gained power. I also noticed my car runs noticeably cooler with the mod. My coolant temp was at 190-193 crusing before. NOW its 181-187 Crusing around. Thats a good 6-9 degrees cooler.
Im very happy. For 20 mins of my time and some zip ties. We will see how it performs at the track.. Ill keep you guys updated. I do recommend this MOD to anyone who is running around with the stock intake setup.
Does anyone know where or what part number the K&N replacement is.
Thanks guys
-Zee
:thumbs: :chevy
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Nevada and Florida
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (CraZee ZO6)
Yes, it does work. I have used twin-cone and Donladson intakes in the past and always lost low end torque. The zip-tie mod opens up the intake for better top end breathing. Be sure to use the filter tray cover with the ties so that the filter seals completely.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2003
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Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (BigBlue)
Make sure you get some sort of a hood seal so water doesn't pour on top of your filter. :)
I almost did the zip tie thing, but drilling holes in the stock box was just as easy, and I don't have to worry about a zip tie every becoming loose.
It's nice having some inexpensive mods around! :thumbs:
I almost did the zip tie thing, but drilling holes in the stock box was just as easy, and I don't have to worry about a zip tie every becoming loose.
It's nice having some inexpensive mods around! :thumbs:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Kennesaw Ga
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (Oyea)
Make sure you get some sort of a hood seal so water doesn't pour on top of your filter. :)
I almost did the zip tie thing, but drilling holes in the stock box was just as easy, and I don't have to worry about a zip tie every becoming loose.
It's nice having some inexpensive mods around! :thumbs:
I almost did the zip tie thing, but drilling holes in the stock box was just as easy, and I don't have to worry about a zip tie every becoming loose.
It's nice having some inexpensive mods around! :thumbs:
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (CraZee ZO6)
My coolant temp was at 190-193 crusing before. NOW its 181-187 Crusing around. Thats a good 6-9 degrees cooler.
Can someone explain how an engine would run this much cooler by just doing the zip tie mod? Any technical types have an answer?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: St. james NY
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (Shylor)
My coolant temp was at 190-193 crusing before. NOW its 181-187 Crusing around. Thats a good 6-9 degrees cooler.
Can someone explain how an engine would run this much cooler by just doing the zip tie mod? Any technical types have an answer?
Can someone explain how an engine would run this much cooler by just doing the zip tie mod? Any technical types have an answer?
Whatever it is, the car is breathing better and running cooler and im happy for 20 mins of time and NO COST! :thumbs:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (CraZee ZO6)
I have used many different air filters and air mods over the years and never noticed the engine to bet cooler because of it. I'm not saying you are making this up, just saying maybe there are other reasons for this to happen besides just opening up the air intake to the engine.
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. james NY
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (Shylor)
I dont know. Its been getting warmer here in NY so outside temps dont matter.
You do have interesting point though, Im interested too on why the car is running cooler...because it definetly IS.
[Modified by CraZee ZO6, 9:34 PM 3/29/2004]
You do have interesting point though, Im interested too on why the car is running cooler...because it definetly IS.
[Modified by CraZee ZO6, 9:34 PM 3/29/2004]
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (CraZee ZO6)
Well on Saturday night I was BORED and I wanted to do something. I FOUND some zip ties and a IDEA clicked. I went to the car and started the mod. I was literally done in 20 mins and it took me like 10 mins to figure out how to get off the grommets. I didnt want to break anything. I had to zip tie 4 zip ties per section because I had small ones (8 in total). I got to get some big ones. Well on sunday I did a little cruising and went to tobay beach.
Well my first impressions are that it Definetly WORKS.
The car "feels" like its breathing better and revving a little faster. Top end I feel like it gained power. I also noticed my car runs noticeably cooler with the mod. My coolant temp was at 190-193 crusing before. NOW its 181-187 Crusing around. Thats a good 6-9 degrees cooler.
Im very happy. For 20 mins of my time and some zip ties. We will see how it performs at the track.. Ill keep you guys updated. I do recommend this MOD to anyone who is running around with the stock intake setup.
Does anyone know where or what part number the K&N replacement is.
Thanks guys
-Zee
:thumbs: :chevy
Well my first impressions are that it Definetly WORKS.
The car "feels" like its breathing better and revving a little faster. Top end I feel like it gained power. I also noticed my car runs noticeably cooler with the mod. My coolant temp was at 190-193 crusing before. NOW its 181-187 Crusing around. Thats a good 6-9 degrees cooler.
Im very happy. For 20 mins of my time and some zip ties. We will see how it performs at the track.. Ill keep you guys updated. I do recommend this MOD to anyone who is running around with the stock intake setup.
Does anyone know where or what part number the K&N replacement is.
Thanks guys
-Zee
:thumbs: :chevy
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 828
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From: Wichita Ks
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (CraZee ZO6)
I did the Zip tie mod, went to the track the next day and ran a 13.9 best. Switched to a Blackwing with a cold air cover and went to the track the next day and ran a 13.59. thats the only mod done for now.
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. james NY
Re: Zip Tie Mod Impressions. (Tlkschep)
I did the Zip tie mod, went to the track the next day and ran a 13.9 best. Switched to a Blackwing with a cold air cover and went to the track the next day and ran a 13.59. thats the only mod done for now.
