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Old 01-27-2012, 10:48 PM
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cold air intake for lt1

will a lt1 cold air intake fit a thirdgen properly(with a lt1 engine) or will a tpi one fit?

thinking of buying a k&n cai on ebay and need to know if it'll fit
here is the kit:http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...prod=57-3010-1

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Old 01-27-2012, 11:30 PM
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Re: cold air intake for lt1

EEither or. Tpi air breather is used on some lsx swaps I've seen. Can't see why not it wont with a lt1. Or you can make your own custom cai
Old 01-27-2012, 11:41 PM
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Re: cold air intake for lt1

i would fab my own but it has to be smog legal cus i live in cali.
but i'm wondering if a CAI made for an lt1 will fit in a thirdgen engine bay.(the thirdgen has an lt1)
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Re: cold air intake for lt1

Real cold air? Meaning fender intake? Or just the bat/canister tray intake?

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Thats my setup. Trickflow Ceramic Elbow > Maf> Ebay piece.

No idea on intake temps but if its too high I plan to continue it to the fender for real cold air but in 3.5 all the way.
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