First, thanks Ernie for what seems to be a great mod for my '08.
Chaulk another one up to the list of satisfied customers!

The quality of the kit (Pic 1) is excellent. I chose the carbon fiber box over the other choices because IMO it fit scheme of things for looks on an '08 better. I watched the install video on the BPP website once before the intake was delivered but the included instructions are sufficient to do the install.

It took me just over 3 three hours including cleanup and removal of the Vette-Air. With almost 3,000 miles with the Vette-Air in place the intake area had a film of dust and some sand (Pic 2) in the shroud but the filter was pretty clean looking. The rest of the engine bay wasn't dirty though.

After that was out it was time to make the shroud hole bigger, a lot bigger (Pic 3). I had to trim a small bit off the bottom indents on each side of the template in order to fit the template snug. I attribute this to the shroud being distorted from my Vette-Air install and not due to the original template design. I marked the edges of the template with a paint marker and made the cut with a utility knife, pretty easy stuff. I couldn't get a drill into the tight space of the shroud area so I just twisted the 3/8" bit by hand and trimmed the hole excess with the utility knife. This added to the time factor as well. Placement of all the pieces after the shroud was cut and the u-clips for the bolts were in place was pretty straight forward. Just remember to put the air filter on prior to installing the intake tube and bolting the box in, my bad!

The stock PCV tube no longer fit so I had to fabricate my own line to replace the PCV tube (Pic 4). Fortunately I had some rubber hose around to do the trick. The stock PCV tube was too long to fit the PCV nipple into the coupler between the throttle body and the Powerduct. My cut for the PCV nipple is good but for extra insurance to seal properly I added a small bead of RTV on the inside lip of the nipple before inserting into the coupler. Did I need to do this? I don't know but it gave me piece of mind to prevent any unmetered air into the intake.

Other than that the install instructions were right on. Once completed (Pics 5 top/6 botom), I re-connected the negative terminal of the battery and let the car idle for about fifteen minutes. No issues there. I have not been able to do a test drive yet but increased throttle response was definitely noted when repositioning the car in the garage to make room for my wife's van. Test drive to follow....


Doug

 

Looks great!!! Let us know how you like it after you get a chance to drive it around.

 

Even though my Rammer has been installed for a couple of weeks now, I've been intending to do the same thing. I'm going to use some black silicone sealant. On the stock 'accordian' coupler, there is a moulded mounting boss specifically to accommodate the plastic tube; this provides a flat surface for the tube seal against. With the BPP coupler, there is no such boss, so it seems a possibility that unmetered air could seep past under load. Can't hurt to make sure it's sealing properly, IMO.

Cheers,
Ian.

 

I agree, can't hurt a bit.

Took 'er out today and whooooa! Mid range and up is where I really notice the difference. The exhaust has an overall better note to it especially with the NPP valves open.

Initially I was ready to go for a tune afterwards but now, I am still on the fence about this whole tune/not tune business with GM.

Not a difficult DIY project and no issues with the product at all. For those on the fence wanting a new intake for an '08, I say go for BPP Vortex Ram Air. I'm glad I did.