bc bob, thank you. your aliment doesn't look that bad now. this cut / notch is definitely bigger then i was thinking...any support issue for the radiator? thanks

 

The cover appears only to hold the shroud in place. I didn't see where it supported the radiator or condensor. When I removed the cover, both the radiator and condensor were still held in pretty tight by other supports or brackets.

 

the shroud will stay in place without the rad cover, what i noticed about this cover is, it looks like it is there to pull the top of the radiator / far unit forward. looking at your picture it does look like your cover isn't doing that, maybe a slight aligment off on the cover?

 

Is it an illusion or is the throttle body not square to the intake manifold?
It looks like the spacer is more compressed on top compared to the bottom.

If this is the case, then doesn't the TB angle negate any gains from the desired added volume of the spacer ?

 

here's mine with the spacer.

 

A little update on the filter element in the newer Vararams. Many of you may know (I didn't) that the filter used is a "Green Filter" That's the brand. It is a washable, oilable type. They use a specially woven cotton filter media sandwiched between two layers of very fine steel mesh. I think it's a pretty good filter.

Once you start checking into air filters, you quickly become aware that there exists quite a polarity between the paper filter camp and the reuseable filter crew (imagine that). Best I can tell, a good quality paper filter will catch a slight bit more dust and a good quality reuseable filter will flow a fair bit more air. Most knowledgable people will tell you that a reuseable filter will will trap more particulate when they're a little dirty. In fact, one seemingly informed person told me considering how most of us use our vettes that 30 -40 K might be too soon to service the element! I don't know how I feel about that. I guess that most of the problems with oilable filters in regard to MAF sensor polution are connected to over-oiling. Apparently the "Green Filter" is pre-oiled. You could hardly tell it - it seems dry to handle it. Goes to show you how little oil they need to work effectively. Sort of like Zaino, I guess.

I did check through Wix catalogue to see if anything might match up physically. No joy. Really, at about 16"x5"x1 1/4", I'm not sure any paper filter is capable of flowing enough air anyway.

FWIW, it looks to me like the ultimate in air filters may very well center around Donaldson's "nanofiber" technology. If you have heard of the Amsoil Eaa filters, I think Donaldson is building or licenseing them. They are a dry type filter that, I guess you just vacuum out once in a while. Very fine and free-flowing - sounds like the best of both worlds. Sadly, they are only being made for only the most numerous applications at this time. Might be something to watch, though.

I feel more confident about the Green Filter. My plan is to inspect that joint between the upper and lower section where the filter lives from time to time. At least on mine, when it is properly seated, the lower section snugs up into the upper a good 1/4", all the way around. Maybe just a little bit more. When the time comes that I can't leave it in there any longer, I think I'll just replace it. Sounds like it would too easy to over-oil a cleaned filter.

 

AMSOIL did partner with Donaldson and Wix to develop and manufacture the AMSOIL Ea Air Filter and AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter lines and these filters are made in the USA. But, as of yet, there is not an EAA Air Filter listed that fits the C6, though the EAO32 oil filter does. AMSOIL does carry the Wix 42821 Air Filter for the C6.

 

Right, but I'm sure that's for the stock air box. I'm not holding my breath on something to fit the Vararam....

 

Zig,
Can't really tell from your pic, but did you eliminate the accordian rubber coupler that is attached to the TB and replace it with something else? Looks like a cleaner setup.

 

i'll see if i can get a better (closer) pic.

yes, i did replace the accordian coupler, but for the life of me i can't remember where i got the coupler i'm using.

 

Zig,

Could you please try to remember. I'd like to get one. PLEASE!!!! lol