2.0 LSJ Engine: Airbox modification
03-16-2007, 07:52 AM
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Its no different than running any aftermarket CAI.
Injens filter is COMPLETELY exposed. Its just a filter on the end of a metal tube.
The airbox mod is actually safer than aftermarket CAI because it still retains most of the protective box. But either way i havent heard of any hydrolocked cobalts, even ones with aftermarket CAI.
Injens filter is COMPLETELY exposed. Its just a filter on the end of a metal tube.
The airbox mod is actually safer than aftermarket CAI because it still retains most of the protective box. But either way i havent heard of any hydrolocked cobalts, even ones with aftermarket CAI.
03-19-2007, 01:09 PM
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Sounds like the right dimensions to me.
Say... I did this mod on my buddy's car over the weekend... he had this wierd lip around where the filter sits... we had to break some of it off so we could get a wrench in there to tighten the bolt on the hose clamp.
The lip inside my airbox wasn't anywhere near this big.
Say... I did this mod on my buddy's car over the weekend... he had this wierd lip around where the filter sits... we had to break some of it off so we could get a wrench in there to tighten the bolt on the hose clamp.
The lip inside my airbox wasn't anywhere near this big.
03-20-2007, 02:06 AM
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I just did this mod tonight, bought the 1009 k&N filter, I've had k&N on all my cars before even though GM said it would screw up the map sensor. Never had a problem before, map sensor is a lot closer to filter then previous cars but I did not oil it since it's new. I disconnected the battery to clear the learned trip values before the filter replacement. I will drive it tommorow and see if my cel comes on.
03-20-2007, 09:07 AM
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Drove in to work this morning, can't belive I'm awake after 3 hours of sleep. Car sounded great, really screamed especially at around 10 psi of boost. Did really get to test out speed difference but a defenite accleration difference. Its as good as any other time I've installed a whole cold air intake system but for a quarter the price. Great mod, Thanks, oh yeah and no cel with about a 40 mile comute.
03-21-2007, 01:31 PM
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I used a regualar hose clamp with a philips screw driver and all I had to do what drill a hole instead of breaking pieces of the lip off. I took pictures of it but just have not had time to post them, and for the water issue the water would have to be over a foot deep which is just nuts if your driving through that in a cobalt you would have more of and issue with your exhausted being restricted before you suck up water through you filter. Filter may get wet but the water would have to be up to where the filter seals around the neck of the intake tube. I have not gotten a CEL light, driven over 150 miles now, don't think I will get one either, I drove it really hard yesterday so if it was gonna suck up any oil on the the maf sensor it would have done it by now, just don't over oil your filters and you should be good to go.
03-21-2007, 08:42 PM
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YES! i just orderd my AEM filter, $46.86 give or take a penny but im excited and i get my car back from the body shop in like a week, ( took my car to canada, wrong choice, they ripped my wing off and fuckd up my trunk 
... bastards! but hey i guess people are jelious of are car's ! lol but soon as i install it ill put word for u guys! peace!
... bastards! but hey i guess people are jelious of are car's ! lol but soon as i install it ill put word for u guys! peace!
03-22-2007, 01:40 PM
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oh i was going wingless for like 2 or 3 months, but i just got some money in the bank and wanted my wing back
i think it looks good tho without it, but the wing reallly finishes it off.. i dont want to go to the stock wing but havent found another wing that i was sure of on fittin on my car but tty guys later!
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03-22-2007, 06:09 PM
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ohh man i just called the auto body shop.. but they were already closed.. i hope they didnt order my stock wing bc that wing is pretty sick.. but if tehy did already its cool.. u guys give me some websites so i could order my AEM filter bc the son of a bitch said they have to special order it and its gonna take 1 to 2 weeks the website was no limit motor sports.com or some ****.. but i think im gonna tell them to cut my shippin cost out and that ill wait that week or 2 then lol give me some sites guys
03-22-2007, 08:22 PM
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ohh man i just called the auto body shop.. but they were already closed.. i hope they didnt order my stock wing bc that wing is pretty sick.. but if tehy did already its cool.. u guys give me some websites so i could order my AEM filter bc the son of a bitch said they have to special order it and its gonna take 1 to 2 weeks the website was no limit motor sports.com or some ****.. but i think im gonna tell them to cut my shippin cost out and that ill wait that week or 2 then lol give me some sites guys
03-22-2007, 10:20 PM
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Ok so i finnally got some courage and am going to buy the AEM dryflow filter lol. I just have one question, from what i understand with this filter no cutting or drilling to the airbox is needed its only clamped in if so ill have to do is tighten the clamp rite? If tahts it im ordering it 2morrow (finnally).
03-22-2007, 10:31 PM
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Ok so i finnally got some courage and am going to buy the AEM dryflow filter lol. I just have one question, from what i understand with this filter no cutting or drilling to the airbox is needed its only clamped in if so ill have to do is tighten the clamp rite? If tahts it im ordering it 2morrow (finnally).
03-23-2007, 09:37 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by pimpnwink
Ok so i finnally got some courage and am going to buy the AEM dryflow filter lol. I just have one question, from what i understand with this filter no cutting or drilling to the airbox is needed its only clamped in if so ill have to do is tighten the clamp rite? If tahts it im ordering it 2morrow (finnally).
Ok so i finnally got some courage and am going to buy the AEM dryflow filter lol. I just have one question, from what i understand with this filter no cutting or drilling to the airbox is needed its only clamped in if so ill have to do is tighten the clamp rite? If tahts it im ordering it 2morrow (finnally).
03-23-2007, 09:54 AM
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You don't have to drill that hole in the airbox... you can actually fit a small ratchet up in there to turn the bolt. The hole just makes it easy to use a screwdriver.
03-23-2007, 08:44 PM
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03-23-2007, 08:56 PM
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Oh bah Photo :P If I had known there was a lip in there we could have broken it off in the first place LOL. In either case, the hole drilled would have had to be through that lip too. I just think Carlos had a wierd airbox.
03-26-2007, 11:13 PM
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soooooooo anything new guys??? i get my car back on wednsday! so im excited, the lady told me that my wing already came in.. so i didnt feel like bothering her and askin if i could get hte other one.. but oh well.. tell u guys how my car is when i get it back.. ill try and put some pics up!
