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Old 08-30-2005, 12:31 AM   #1
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Chrome intakes (cold air)

Yep...... I might be one of the cheapest, but not THE cheapest! I AM a proud owner of a (new to me) 02 LT.
Ok, so I bought the chrome intake from ebay (it does have a K&N filter). It seems to work pretty good. So to my question. Now that I've installed it, I can't put the cover back on.
Question 1. should the new K&N air filter be covered?

Question 2. if it doesn't need to be covered, should I cut the air box to act as some what of a heat shield?

Question 3. If I was to buy a larger air filter for it would it perform better?

Thanks for your input.
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Old 08-30-2005, 12:48 PM   #2
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Re: Chrome intakes (cold air)

this is how it should look so i dont know why you want to put the cover back on.

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...04LGE6C5G1.jpg
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Old 08-30-2005, 02:02 PM   #3
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Re: Re: Chrome intakes (cold air)

Exactly.. you dont need to put the stock cover. I installed Airaid cold air intake as the below link. Looks cool

http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com...ter/200126.jpg

Shall post one installed on my truck soon.
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Old 08-31-2005, 02:13 AM   #4
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Re: Chrome intakes (cold air)

Yes, but mine doesn't have the heat sheild. the other more expensive brands do......... If any one knows please let me know.,

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Old 08-31-2005, 03:36 PM   #5
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Re: Chrome intakes (cold air)

Isn't the chrome only for off road and not street legal? I don't know how they enforce such anyways... Back to the issue of performance... I suspect the heat shield is a good thing...I would find a way to improvise one.

If you don't have any more use for the old air box...you might try using a rotory tool and cut out the inside and space out the openning for the new tube and filter...
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