Terminator2

The stock air filter is actually the most restrictive part of the system followed by the stock tube in the fenderwell and then the intake where it joins the turbo. The airbox and lid by them selves flow pretty well.

Zander916

So are you saying the stock filter is restrictive from a surface area standpoint or just the material?

I'm guessing just as material and it's remedied by going to something like K&N, right?

Sweetsandman

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Yes sir

Iam Broke

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Tonight I was able to get the air box snorkel off through the headlight opening, but it was a challenge. Remove the headlight & cradle, then remove the snorkel bolt you can see.

I had to remove the stock air box to see the other push pin fastener head. I was able to pry it out with a long screwdriver.

I don't have the silicone coupler to put the belled snout back on, but it's still going to get more cold air than hot until I am able to complete it.

A 3.25" ID coupler looks like it'll be a snug fit. The snout on the airbox measured a strong 3 3/8".

I wish I had a way to measure the LTFT now... a Dashdaq may be in my future.

Once I complete the mod I'll have Trifecta look at the tune again with the K&N drop in I'm running.

Edit... My snout didn't have the tapered wedge like the OP's pics show to hold it in place into the air box, it had a foam ring.

sandeale

Just thought I'd share some info: the AEM coupler is available seperately from the kit for 160.00 at summit racing part number is 5-6821. No BS I ordered it myself, installed it tonight and not only does the turbo sound happier the car even before complete relearn is pulling noticeably harder. Not bad for something that's cheaper than an SRI that the car doesn't like anyway.

hunter19707

Are talking about the coupler between the airbox and the turbo?

If it was the coupler between the box and the turbo, how long did it take you to change it. Was it easy to do?

If it was the coupler between the box and the turbo, how long did it take you to change it. Was it easy to do?

08inBama

yeah seriously if that is the elbow from the maf to the bpv, I just found my next purchase

FRQ FLYR

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Thanks for the info. I'm guessing these mods with a drop-in will flow quite well. Maybe not as pretty as aftermarket/Stage ? but still a viable option.

Matt M

Good find on the part number. I'll see if we can get them cheaper. I should be able to find out on Monday.

This is the combo we are running on our 12.1 @ 114 car, so I'd say it works well.

Iam Broke

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Backordered, Summit is out of stock already. Damn.

hunter19707

Let me know what you come up with! Thanks!

sandeale

After speaking with the reps at summit racing and AEM they should have a small supply available around the end of this month.

Terminator2

I just got my complete AEM intake in I cannot wait to install it.

boosted4dr

Doh..Ruined it!

I had Summit price it all out about 2 months ago (installed end of May I think) after looking at the AEM kit and emailing to see if they would sell the coupler separate (when I saw it would attach to the stock box). They told me to contact Summit Racing, after a weeks worth of calls, finally got it in the system as special order. Worked nicely. I also found a hose manufacturer that sold the 3.25" silcon hose for the ZZP mode, cost was 14.00 or something like that w/ the clamp.

You didnt get the 2-929 w/ it btw? Its the nipple for the Cobalt SS, the main reason I wanted that pipe.

For Matt...AEM told me the only place to get sub pieces was through Summit. Maybe you can work something out if your a vendor, but it was the only place they responded back that could order individual items out of a kit.

orbalt08

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I'm definitely interested in the silicone piece from the turbo to the air box. Would it come with proper connector(s) for hoses? how much is this going to be from zzp? Ive ordered a few things from you guys already

08inBama

so is 5-6821 DEFINITELY the right piece at Summit? I don't want to order it and it end up not being the right thing

drburns

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Does the tube (5-6821) come with the nipple valve (2-929)? I should be receiving it tomorrow from Summit and want to know if I'll be able to install it.

boosted4dr

No..separate part (atleast when I ordered it was). I'm sure you could figure something out to make it work. I'm not sure what others are using (not many have this), but for me the entire point of doing this was to get a better flow w/ the stock box, and not worry about the fitting on the intake tube. AEM has had it for what 9months now? It works perfectly, and snaps right in. Disappointing it has taken the other manufactures so long to fab this part correctly.

drburns

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I called AEM and ordered the nipple valve (2-929) today; it's $37 from them.

boosted4dr

Sounds about right...Ran me just over 200 for everything. Going to get dyno'd hopefully if time schedule allows on Friday to see the difference in numbers. On previous dyno, the car flat lined @ 5k rpms w/ stock box and filter w/ tune.

sandeale

Don't bother with the overpriced nipple from AEM, Dorman Fuel line part # 800-155 works perfect and can be ordered from any local parts place, it has the correct fittings on both ends of the line to work with our breather hoses ( you just cut it to the length that you desire), sorry about the late reply but I'm just coming back off of my honeymoon.

drburns

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Thanks for the info, and congrats (on the marriage)! I'd be willing to sell (cheap) the other half of fuel line, cut to length, if anyone wants to do this mod. Great info.

umrdyldo

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So is most of the gain from installing the turbo to airbox coupler or from putting in a high flow filter and removing the fenderwell restriction.

I already have a K&N filter.

I'm wondering how much more HP a K&N filter with fender restriction removed is over stock.

I have ordered the stage kit so learn down will be gone soon.

08inBama

so this is the right dorman fuel line?

http://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Dorm...=2&cvsfp=47478

umrdyldo

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Alright I have removed my snorkel and have the K&N filter.

I don't have the new piece from the turbo to the air box, but here are my observations at this point.

You can really hear the turbo and sucking better with the snorkel off.

Also, the IAT1 on the highway is generally only 2 degrees higher than ambient so really you don't get much help with the added piece into the fenderwell.

I am not going to add the stack to mine. I don't think it's worth the money at all.

With that being said, my intake temps when sitting still are a couple degrees higher, but my intercooler will handle that issue and intake temps drop quick when moving.