New K&N Intake Available Now...
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Joined: 04-19-2006
Posts: 5,065
From: Arvada CO
Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
Maybe I missed it in the "How To Guide " section of the forum but I can't find a write up on how to remove the stock air filter on a 2.4, any help?
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
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Joined: 04-19-2006
Posts: 5,065
From: Arvada CO
Originally Posted by thedonn007
I wrote an email to CGS looking for mileage information and have not heard back from them. Does anybody have increased mileage from either the K&N or CGS ?
Edit after reading SoCalHHR's post below: I have both the CGS and the IMCO T924.
Last edited by courthousedeb; Aug 23, 2006 at 12:45 PM.
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Joined: 06-20-2006
Posts: 289
From: MI.
Originally Posted by courthousedeb
Here ya go Dark Age
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
From the Owner's Manual:
To inspect or replace the filter, do the following:
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor, PCV hose, and both ducts.
2. Pull the entire system from the top of the engine.
3. Flip the system over and place it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.
4. Remove the screws that hold the housing and cover together and lift off the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the system. Be sure to reinstall the housing tightly.
Deb, I've read that in the owners manual also, from what I've read on this forum the air filter is tucked inside the fender well ( for the 2.4 anways ) not on top of the engine.
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Joined: 06-20-2006
Posts: 289
From: MI.
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
No - only the fresh air access hose fits into the fenderwell hole.
The filter is mounted inside that HUGE black housing on top of the engine.
The filter is mounted inside that HUGE black housing on top of the engine.
O.K, I thought I've read where people said the filter was inside the fender well...I guess not ( which is good ). Thanks
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Joined: 10-14-2005
Posts: 5,359
From: SoCal
Originally Posted by thedonn007
I wrote an email to CGS looking for mileage information and have not heard back from them. Does anybody have increased mileage from either the K&N or CGS ?
IF you drive your HHR conservatively, you will notice a 1-2mp increase in mileage during highway driving. Adding the IMCO 924 will bring your toal improvement up to 2-3mpg over stock.
Hope it helps,
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Joined: 04-19-2006
Posts: 166
From: MI
Thanks for the replys on gas mileage gains with the CGS. If my calculations are correct the CGS intake should pay for itself in 40,000 miles based on $3.00 per gallon and an increase of 1.5 MPG. I will have to buy one once I get some money together.
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Joined: 05-09-2006
Posts: 6,805
From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
Originally Posted by HHR DLYT
Well, here are some photos of what you get in the box. I finally got mine today. My car was a test car for the prototype, so I got my K&N intake in exchange for the use of my HHR..... I will install it tonight, and see what I think. If I don't like it, the price was still right
I thought some of you would get a kick out of this photo
I thought some of you would get a kick out of this photo
Did you install it? If so, comments? Is the "box" insulated?