Ram Air from front Grille to front of CGS air filter
07-08-2006, 10:46 AM
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Ram Air from front Grille to front of CGS air filter
i have a racing filter with a filtered 2.5 in hole on the end so i decided to make a ram air intake to the end of the filter. all the parts were less than $15 w the tax
trip to Autozone and here is what will work for me.
Inlet
1. drill a hole in a clamp and attach it to the side of the grille. put 1- 17505 2.5 to 2 in muffler adapter in the clamp.tighten adapter to clamp...
2. clamp 1- 96034 Mighty Flow preheater 15" expandable/bendable to 36" hose to adapter
3. run hose from the grille to the left and up the front to the end of the filter
4. clamp another 17505 adapter to hose
5. the 2.5 in adapter is a real snug fit in the end of the filter and vualaaaaaaaaaa... this was by far one of the easiest mods i have done
ram air intake to front of filter
pics and evaluation coming in less than an hour and then on to cheap lower grille mod that Sindy did next
trip to Autozone and here is what will work for me.
Inlet
1. drill a hole in a clamp and attach it to the side of the grille. put 1- 17505 2.5 to 2 in muffler adapter in the clamp.tighten adapter to clamp...
2. clamp 1- 96034 Mighty Flow preheater 15" expandable/bendable to 36" hose to adapter
3. run hose from the grille to the left and up the front to the end of the filter
4. clamp another 17505 adapter to hose
5. the 2.5 in adapter is a real snug fit in the end of the filter and vualaaaaaaaaaa... this was by far one of the easiest mods i have done
ram air intake to front of filter
pics and evaluation coming in less than an hour and then on to cheap lower grille mod that Sindy did next
07-08-2006, 11:12 AM
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I thought you were taking the day off CJ. 
Your mind just squirms like a toad and doesn't stop thinking mods for a moment, does it? 
Looking forward to seeing pics, as the CGS is another mod I'd like to do to my HHR. We wait with baited breath...well, then again, maybe not...just remembered your answer to one of the questions on the survey I sent you.
07-08-2006, 11:33 AM
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I knew it! Couldn't take a day away from the HHR after being on the road for the last few weeks. 
Looking forward to seeing the work on Monday.
Looking forward to seeing the work on Monday.
07-08-2006, 11:36 AM
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CJ, as always...................... . The MOD MASTER
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07-08-2006, 01:14 PM
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Initial pics
still needs grille in front of it and i got it at Lowes for $1,,, yep,,, $1. even has clips to hook to bumper.
soon to be lower grill
still needs grille in front of it and i got it at Lowes for $1,,, yep,,, $1. even has clips to hook to bumper.
soon to be lower grill
07-08-2006, 02:51 PM
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What can I say CJ, but you're da' man!
07-08-2006, 02:54 PM
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Let us know how you made the grille insert, with pics please. I just noticed how accessible that radiator is! Wont take much abuse uncovered.
07-08-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Retroburban
Let us know how you made the grille insert, with pics please. I just noticed how accessible that radiator is! Wont take much abuse uncovered.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/appearance-modifications-discussions-6/economy-lower-grill-protection-2046/
07-08-2006, 03:33 PM
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Looks good CJ
07-08-2006, 03:33 PM
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on the add on air line
how much HP it adds, i doubt if it is 1 hp but can you tell a difference and especially at speeds how much better it is breathing and shifting now. 0 lag now at all speeds and on take off it is now totally fun. For $15
my right foot now has a much nicer home now
it all adds up to nicer longer scratches on take off and lil higher speeds when shifting and faster getting to shift
love it, love it. one happy foot and extremely happy owner. Shaggy is shaggin on down the road. hard to keep it below 80 now.
how much HP it adds, i doubt if it is 1 hp but can you tell a difference and especially at speeds how much better it is breathing and shifting now. 0 lag now at all speeds and on take off it is now totally fun. For $15
my right foot now has a much nicer home now
it all adds up to nicer longer scratches on take off and lil higher speeds when shifting and faster getting to shift
love it, love it. one happy foot and extremely happy owner. Shaggy is shaggin on down the road. hard to keep it below 80 now.
