Air intake - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ron Ashcraft · 08-06-2005

Just a for what it is worth,

You might tighten your C Beam Bolts. I never experienced the problem until the engine started moving around under hard acceleration due to loose C Beam bolts.
I did replace the OEM Duct with a heavier Smooth Silicone duct.
Good luck

Ron

ffvetteman · 08-06-2005

Loose C-beam bolt? Never would have thought of that. I have only been under the car once, so I do not know if they are loose. I dont have the car out that often, but when I do I seem to get on it often.

Kevin · 08-06-2005

Do both. Install c-beam plates or tighten the bolts down. You also need to get the reinforced duct.

We Gone · 08-06-2005

I have a spare duct also if anyone needs one its off the 90 I used to have, drop me a message..I put one of Mark's on both cars last year so I stll have a spare for the 91.

ffvetteman · 08-07-2005

Ive got another set of beam plates, maybe I will put them on the ZR-1. I bought 2 sets when they had the group purchase and put one on my 84, but I bought another set for the other 84, and never put them on. Now I am selling that 84, so I have the other set. I will put that on the Z.

I have not searched yet, how hard is it to located another duct and how much is it? Just so I can have a spare. Now he still sells the sleves? How much are they? I was wondering if the price changed if he does not include the duct any more.

Kevin · 08-08-2005

The duct is not available from GM anymore so you would have to find someone buy one from. You have to ship the duct to him then he installs it and ships it back.

We Gone · 08-08-2005

Just pay the shipping & it goes to the first to send me a PM..when you get yours back just pass it on

ffvetteman · 08-08-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by We Gone

Just pay the shipping & it goes to the first to send me a PM..when you get yours back just pass it on

Oh Oh Ill take it,!!!

you have PM

We Gone · 08-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffvetteman

Oh Oh Ill take it,!!!

you have PM

Done you have a reply

Bell Curve · 08-09-2005

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Originally Posted by RiceEatingZR1

I think it helps a little because you can hear it sucking the air in when you hit the throttle. but as far as feeling more power you don't really feel it. so my guess is that if it adds any HP it would be like 1 to 5HP at the crank. you more then likely would lose that by the time it gets to the wheels.

You might be right but I remember reading something where before and after dynos were done, and the claw set up lost a little HP instead of gaining any. I think the conclusion was that the stock intake was about as good as it is going to get and that Chevy had at least one aspect that could not be modified any better.

08-06-2005	#23
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Do both. Install c-beam plates or tighten the bolts down. You also need to get the reinforced duct. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

08-06-2005	#24
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,170	I have a spare duct also if anyone needs one its off the 90 I used to have, drop me a message..I put one of Mark's on both cars last year so I stll have a spare for the 91. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold Last edited by We Gone; 08-07-2005 at 09:15 AM.

08-08-2005	#26
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	The duct is not available from GM anymore so you would have to find someone buy one from. You have to ship the duct to him then he installs it and ships it back. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

08-08-2005	#27
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,170	Just pay the shipping & it goes to the first to send me a PM..when you get yours back just pass it on __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

08-06-2005	#21
Ron Ashcraft Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 3	Just a for what it is worth, You might tighten your C Beam Bolts. I never experienced the problem until the engine started moving around under hard acceleration due to loose C Beam bolts. I did replace the OEM Duct with a heavier Smooth Silicone duct. Good luck Ron

08-06-2005	#22
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Loose C-beam bolt? Never would have thought of that. I have only been under the car once, so I do not know if they are loose. I dont have the car out that often, but when I do I seem to get on it often.

08-07-2005	#25
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Ive got another set of beam plates, maybe I will put them on the ZR-1. I bought 2 sets when they had the group purchase and put one on my 84, but I bought another set for the other 84, and never put them on. Now I am selling that 84, so I have the other set. I will put that on the Z. I have not searched yet, how hard is it to located another duct and how much is it? Just so I can have a spare. Now he still sells the sleves? How much are they? I was wondering if the price changed if he does not include the duct any more.