mrvedit

I'm installing an LS2 in my '81 Camaro. I have most everything figured out and installed, but am having trouble finding space for the air intake and air filter. Since the car has a 4" raised hood scoop (like a cowl induction), I would prefer somehow using that, but I cannot find such a system. Does it exist?

Alternatively, I guess I have to place the air inlet on the right or left side of the radiator. (I'm also thinking of feeding from below the radiator support.) I bought a bunch of Spectre Performance parts, but they don't seem to have any flexible elbows or tubes, just solid parts which prevent bends and odd angles.

I would appreciate any sources and part numbers of flexible elbows and hoses that might help.

I have been fairly active on the nastyz28 forum and have documented some of my projects there. When complete, I will document here a complete list of every supplier and part to perform such a conversion.

Thank you in advance!

garys 68

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I fabbed my own out of fiberglass.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...eed-build.html
I know you can buy the tubing, rubber collars/adapters, etc but I think you have to make your own filter assembly.
Hose source:
http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/mer...gory_Code=9DEH

mrvedit

Thanks for the info and good pictures.
Looks like everyone runs into pretty much the same issues.
Fortunately my trans crossmember was not welded in and I could replace it with a Gforce from www.crossmembers.com which mounted my 4L65E 2-1/2" further back and 1" lower, using the original subframe holes.

I might look for a fiberglass fabricator.
Thanks again.

bczee

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I built a custom air box to use the Chevelle Cowl induction Hood.. Fully functional with all of the flaps, vacuum and electric stuff working.

here is the link.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...induction.html

Also Year one used a 2ng gen type hold scope on there 69 Camaro with a cone type filter. You can see it on many mag or the BRP site.

mrvedit

bczee: Cool! I don't have your fab/welding ability, but there are plenty of work-hungry fab shops in SE Michigan. I wasn't even sure of what I wanted, but now I do! Thanks.

I like what you did much better than the Yearone 69 Camaro. Like yours, I want something that looks closer to stock. Well done!

I'll look for those Yearone pictures