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Apr 14, 2009 | 03:50 PM

jrcslc

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LS3 Air Filter

Thought I'd buy a new air filter for my 08 vert. My friendly dealer said they'd sell me one for $129.00, if they had one. Decided I'd shop around some.
Is any one aware of a quality after market filter for a little less money?
Would appreciate any ideas.
Thanks,
Jim

Apr 14, 2009 | 03:52 PM

AORoads

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Instead of that, ge t in touch w. Gene Culley, a forum vendor here for GM parts. Much easier and quicker.

Apr 14, 2009 | 04:18 PM

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Instead of that, ge t in touch w. Gene Culley, a forum vendor here for GM parts. Much easier and quicker.

Apr 14, 2009 | 04:22 PM

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I sell the ZR1 filter that will fit right in your LS3. It is a little more expensive but it offers better breathing than the stock one.

Apr 14, 2009 | 05:03 PM

BLACK 08

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Originally Posted by AORoads

Instead of that, ge t in touch w. Gene Culley, a forum vendor here for GM parts. Much easier and quicker.

Apr 14, 2009 | 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AORoads

Instead of that, get in touch w. Gene Culley, a forum vendor here for GM parts. Much easier and quicker.

You can purchase an LS3 Engine Air Filter
from Gene Culley (GMPartsHouse.com) at this link:

http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...&siteid=214638

Apr 14, 2009 | 10:07 PM

Vette Willie

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How often does this filter have to be changed (realistically)?

Apr 14, 2009 | 10:46 PM

AORoads

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Originally Posted by jabbott

I sell the ZR1 filter that will fit right in your LS3. It is a little more expensive but it offers better breathing than the stock one.

Possible to see a side by side pics of the two? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Vette Willie

How often does this filter have to be changed (realistically)?

Kinda like a lot of things, it really depends on where you drive and mileage. If you live in dust bowl city, it could be half the time of someone living in more pristine climates. Seriously, take a look at it every so often (like every 10K miles?). Just because it looks dirty, doesn't mean it needs to be replaced tho.

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Apr 14, 2009 | 10:53 PM

da vette guy

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Originally Posted by jabbott

I sell the ZR1 filter that will fit right in your LS3. It is a little more expensive but it offers better breathing than the stock one.

I'd like to see pics of the 2 also .thanks

Apr 14, 2009 | 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by da vette guy

I'd like to see pics of the 2 also .thanks

X3

Or something to prove that the ZR1 filter really does flow better.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:00 AM

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Thanks for all the input. I removed the filter to see how bad it was. It didn't look that dirty to me, even though I've been in some very dusty situations. It is one big filter! Also, in removing the housing I broke one of the plastic flanges which secures the housing. Couldn't figure out how to get the rubber grommets off that hold the housing (the right way).
Anyway, now I have a broke housing and don't need to change the filter after all. Any ideas on how to remove those grommets, properly, would be appreciated.
Thanks again for your suggestions.
Jim

Apr 16, 2009 | 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jrcslc

In the center of the grommet there is a plastic pin that you can pull out with a needle nose pliers. You can also use a small screwdriver to pry it up. Once removed, the grommets come out easy.

Last edited by Mike's LS3; Apr 16, 2009 at 02:51 PM.

Apr 17, 2009 | 05:14 PM

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KWC6

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look into a K&N filter.

Apr 17, 2009 | 06:25 PM

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look into a K&N filter.

I looked on their site and they don't have a replacement filter yet.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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Gene Culley

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Thanks for the referral. I certainly appreciate it.

Apr 18, 2009 | 10:36 AM

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jrcslc

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Thanks for the recommendation on removing the grommets. I'll give that a try next time.
Jim

Apr 18, 2009 | 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by articvett

I looked on their site and they don't have a replacement filter yet.

Right now, I don't find an LS3 air filter from K&N. Looks like they're only as current as the 2007 6.0L. Nothing for the LS3 6.2L yet.

Apr 18, 2009 | 07:15 PM

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pTr73

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Originally Posted by jabbott

I sell the ZR1 filter that will fit right in your LS3. It is a little more expensive but it offers better breathing than the stock one.

In that case he should just get a CAI, if he wants better breathing. I think (correct me if I am wrong) there are some aftermarket intakes like SLP which cost around $200 (K & N filter included). And they are better than the stock intake snout.

Apr 19, 2009 | 12:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inthehunt2

Right now, I don't find an LS3 air filter from K&N. Looks like they're only as current as the 2007 6.0L. Nothing for the LS3 6.2L yet.

you can buy the K&N of zo6 in you're ls3
it work in my ls3 (ZO6)k&n 007 or 008

Apr 19, 2009 | 02:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Poison

you can buy the K&N of zo6 in you're ls3
it work in my ls3 (ZO6)k&n 007 or 008

Then add a Vette-air! I had some other intakes now a S/c.
This is best way for N/A IMO!

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