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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Didn't know if anyone here has tried this. Instead of doing the zip-tie mod, I broke out the dremel and went to work on that restrictive stock lid. Two hours later and after some intensive filing to smooth down the edges, I came up with this:




1 K&N Filter ($60) and it looks like I'm in business. Granted, I don't expect it to flow as well as some of the after market systems. But, combined with the cold-air screens ($70) on the front, it seems to be making a nice difference. Anyone else go this route?
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do you have anymore pics of this my g/f's stepdad just got a 04 vette and he is looking for some free mods thanks man
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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do you have anymore pics of this my g/f's stepdad just got a 04 vette and he is looking for some free mods thanks man
I just took those pics yesterday. So, I don't have any other ones. The idea sprung from the Doug Rippie website.

However, once I saw how the lid was designed on the inside, it became obvious I wasn't going to be doing all of that cutting. Besides, the MAF sensor is only 85mm in diameter. That means there's only 26cm² for the air to pass through at that point. So, I figured an 8x3 inch hole in the lid would be more than enough to allow air to flow through without the lid being a restriction. The restriction in the whole system now is the filter. Since this was done without any instructions, the best advice I can give is think it through first, use a dremel and take your time. Then file it down and install. Hope that helps some...
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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I would also suggest buying an auxiliary hood seal when running that type of "open" filter assembly, keeping water and dirt out of your engine compartment.
-David
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