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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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I recently changed my intake on my 02 Camaro from a LSX102 to a Becks sheet metal intake and I was wondering when dealing with the angle of the air lid and the height of the raised becks intake, does anyone have knowledge of what the best way would be to change the angle that the lid is positioned can you do it from the radiator support. Just in need of the best solution to change the angle from the lid to match up to the throttle body on the becks intake thanks for you help and suggestions.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:08 AM
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Hate to say it, but I've had great luck with pvc sewer drain pipe. You can get the angled couplers at Lowes/ homedepot for a couplers of bucks, then mount them with the rubber fernco (sp?) Fittings
You can get the couplers in 90,45, and 22.5 degree. 4" should fit your needs almost perfectly.
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After looking at the problem a little more I think the best solution would be to add some brackets to hold the radiator in place and shim the lower part of the air box to the angle desired for it to run straight into the throttle body without turns and keeping it in a straight line because the distance between the lid and ant throttle body are so close. I will try to post some pics of the finished product. Thanks for input on this matter.
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