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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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anyone ever figure out a part number or anything? i'm tired of looking at the ugly *** white paper filter i'm stuck with. i got a K&N for it a couple years ago and it was too small...said wouldn't fit the ss box but i tried it anyway and it was too short and too thin. just wondering if anyone found anything that worked or what other people are doing besides a cold air kit
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anyone ever figure out a part number or anything? i'm tired of looking at the ugly *** white paper filter i'm stuck with. i got a K&N for it a couple years ago and it was too small...said wouldn't fit the ss box but i tried it anyway and it was too short and too thin. just wondering if anyone found anything that worked or what other people are doing besides a cold air kit
I ran into the same problem. The part number listed for a '97 SS is too small. I basically went back and looked for the one that would fit and I got lucky and found it, didn't get the part number though. I'm pretty sure you have to use the same size filter that '98-'02 Fbody's use.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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the SS one or just a z28 filter?
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i see they are the same...according to my measurements that filter is way too big all around
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i see they are the same...according to my measurements that filter is way too big all around
What measurements are you getting?

'97 Chevrolet Camaro 33-2042 11.5" x 6"
'98 Chevrolet Camaro 33-2118 16" x 8"
'97 Chevrolet Corvette 33-2111 16.063" x 8"

'96 Chevrolet Corvette 33-2035 17.563" x 10.625"

I think one of the two bolded ones should fit.
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i will have to take a look at the specs of the stock filter again...thanks for your efforts so far! i will let you know what i find
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according to my filter...its 6 1/2"-6 3/4" wide...i think the 8" is too wide, right?
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Originally Posted by whammer33024
according to my filter...its 6 1/2"-6 3/4" wide...i think the 8" is too wide, right?
I'll measure my filter at lunch time or break today and let you know what size it is.
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have you tried the blackwing brand that SLP sells
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thanks SS...

and djjab...i see those...but my car is black and the badges are red...i know it sounds lame but i want the k&n cause it would match the theme, lol
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LOL i heard if you clean the blackwing with the red K&n stuff it will turn red haha
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Actually K&N doesn't make one for the SS (filter box on intake) they said they did not have enough demand. What I used was Jeep Grand Cherokee and fit very well. I got that info from here a few years back. Don't remember what year or the part #.
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thanks alconk...where were you yesterday? lol.

i actually just ordered one that i believe was either for a jeep or dodge ram...measurements were close so i'll get it here and see if it fits. i'll send it back if it doesn't
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Originally Posted by alconk
Actually K&N doesn't make one for the SS (filter box on intake) they said they did not have enough demand. What I used was Jeep Grand Cherokee and fit very well. I got that info from here a few years back. Don't remember what year or the part #.
The one I have in my car fits perfectly, all I had to do was ask the guy nicely and he let me take a few out to my car to test fit them. One is perfect.
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yeah i got one coming for tomorrow. we'll see how it fits. if its bad i'll just send it back and try another one...i'll keep you posted
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