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2025 C8 Stingray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Air filter replacement
Come a long way since the days of spinning a wing nut on an air cleaner housing. The video makes it look like a two minute job. Not quite. Be prepared for 30 minutes worth of dis-assembly & re-assembly to change the air filter for the first time. A screw driver, 7 mm socket or nut driver (flexible shaft helps on the passenger side lower intake duct fastener) and #29 Torx bit are the only tools needed.
Unfortunately, GM is trying to make this job one that they want the dealer to do. Fortunately, changing the air filter according to the manual is every 37K miles.
Lol, yeah I was surprised when I went to change mine how involved it is. Even most newer cars it's just a couple of plastic tabs to push, the vette's a bit more.
It was used in many high power Chrysler Products in 1960 and was called "SonoRamic" induction. It created a form of ram induction tuned for power in mid RPM range. It was terrible in winter on cold mornings because there was no way to heat those long tubes and since it ran on both 4 barrel carbs it was known to get around 8 mpg.
The first "unibody" construction by Chrysler.
Last edited by Walt White Coupe; Mar 9, 2017 at 10:33 PM.
Unfortunately, GM is trying to make this job one that they want the dealer to do. Fortunately, changing the air filter according to the manual is every 37K miles.
Yep, if is was easy anyone could do it.........This way you pay labor charges at 100 bucks an hour, and twice the price for the filter.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Mar 10, 2017 at 05:36 PM.
I bought a new K&N replacement filter and intended to replace just the filter. I did so easily on my C5 and C6. then I finally took a real look at the assembly, went on line and saw how much more involved it is.....bottom line, I bought an Afe CAI and will let my mechanic deal with it; my days of DIY are slipping into the rear view.........and I will sell my unused K&N to whomever wants it.......
Air filter replacement
A screw driver, 7 mm socket or nut driver (flexible shaft helps on the passenger side lower intake duct fastener) and #29 Torx bit are the only tools needed.
Yep, if is was easy anyone could do it.........This way you pay labor charges at 100 bucks an hour, and twice the price for the filter. 
