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    has anyone done this on a 97 FIrebird. the throttlebody and corresponding parts seem very diffrent from the parts used in this guide. Do I need to go buy a LT1 elbow from someone or can I use the existing elbow (which leads into a box in the center of the hood which leads into a smaller box that contains the filter and such

    -james
    <a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/e/defrag/sig.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">1997 Firebird V6-Y87/W68</a>

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    LT1 elbow is oval shape and wont fit, but at www.thunderracing.com they have one for 97s, I think its either 59.99 or 69.99. but if you decide to buy it, I would recommend getting a SLP cold air intake for $190-200(some places might have it for less) because it comes with the elbow and make sure you buy the one for the 97 3800 engines.
    Then: 1997 3.8L Red Firebird~SOLD!~<p>Now: 2002 Atlantic Blue Dodge Ram 1500

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    • #3
      I made my own out of pvc piping and rubber drainaige couplings on my 94, its a 3.4L but I think you can make them for F-bodies pretty easily.

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      • #4
        <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Firebrd9783:
        LT1 elbow is oval shape and wont fit, but at www.thunderracing.com they have one for 97s, I think its either 59.99 or 69.99. but if you decide to buy it, I would recommend getting a SLP cold air intake for $190-200(some places might have it for less) because it comes with the elbow and make sure you buy the one for the 97 3800 engines.<hr></blockquote>

        I have a LT1 elbow. Doesnt matter if its oval. Lets remember, its rubber. Ididnt even cut it and I got it to fit. All you need to do is tighten the loop and your good. What I did was just cut a half inch off to fit good.

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        • #5
          oops i forgot to even post the link i was referring to

          http://www.geocities.com/seibeld/cam...ke/ppframe.htm
          <a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/e/defrag/sig.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">1997 Firebird V6-Y87/W68</a>

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          • #6
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jughead:


            I have a LT1 elbow. Doesnt matter if its oval. Lets remember, its rubber. Ididnt even cut it and I got it to fit. All you need to do is tighten the loop and your good. What I did was just cut a half inch off to fit good.
            <hr></blockquote>

            Exactly. When i bought my SLP intake, they sent an LT1 elbow, one side rounded and the other oval.

            I just squeezed to oval side to make it kidna look rounded and put it on. Worked fine.
            <a href=\"http://www.pbase.com/danny83/car_pix\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.pbase.com/danny83/root</a><br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/ttopbird96\" target=\"_blank\">http://community.webshots.com/user/ttopbird96</a> [/URL]<br />00 NMB Formula M6<br />323.4HP, 336.5TQ<br />Lid, Filter, Cutout, all else stock :)<p>\"Let the modding begin!\"

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            • #7
              DEFRAG,
              what is the other piece on the CAI that goes down?
              My CAI is used only at the track!! And dropped me .3 off my E/T. check it out at http://www.geocities.com/twocents29
              and click on Miscellaneous Cool Stuff and schroll down to CAI. It has no air filter.

              [ March 09, 2002: Message edited by: W68Firebird97 ]</p>
              2000 Black T/A M6 343rwhp 349rwtq<br />11.94 @ 118 60\'1.79 Stock Internal<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/demonicbird00\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/demonicbird00</a> <br />AIM: W68Firebird97<br />R.I.P... Christine 12/25/02 <br />1997 Firebird W68 Black<br />14.887 @ 90.08

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              • #8
                hey W68, that setup works really well, but I don't think I could bring myself to scoop up "Road Air" like that! :eek: I think it would be a better Idea to just make an slp like setup, but with wider pipes.
                1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
                1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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                • #9
                  <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 96 T-Top Bird:


                  Exactly. When i bought my SLP intake, they sent an LT1 elbow, one side rounded and the other oval.

                  I just squeezed to oval side to make it kidna look rounded and put it on. Worked fine.
                  <hr></blockquote>

                  Really? Good, now I can buy one for mine, I've been using a different kind of tubing for my cold air, but I think its creating turbulance, but now I know I can get that, thanks!
                  Then: 1997 3.8L Red Firebird~SOLD!~<p>Now: 2002 Atlantic Blue Dodge Ram 1500

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