LS3 air intake install

[House Money]

Here is what I used for my build, Starting at the throttle body: Spectre #9771 coupler, next was #9769 60 degree elbow, I drilled a hole (5/8" I think?) in this for the PCV fitting (a 90 degree 3/8" barbed fitting) and rubber bushing, then I scuffed and painted the elbow black in keeping with my theme.That was followed with another #9771 coupler and the a Airaid #9641 6" long plastic tube with the MAF senor bung included and a Spectre #SPE-9641 air filter, finally I purchased Spectre #9710 T-bolt style support bracket assembly. At this point I have not figured out the install of that and may in fact not even need it as everything seems really solid without it. Spectre also offers one to use with regular style clamps.

Note that chose to use 4" T-bolt clamps in place of the worm drive clamps that come with these pieces mentioned above. Not sure but I think that may be one reason this is so solid without the support bracket assembly.

Also, even though I'm not using a hood or side panels, I still wanted the air intake and filter to remain within the engine compartment area, this appears to meet that goal.

Gary

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[House Money]

I need to update this. While I thought this was solid enough just using the T-bolt clamps I was proven wrong. About three months after posting this I discovered the straight tube with the MAF sensor and air filter had fallen off!! This while the truck is still sitting as I have not yet reached the go-cart stage. So here is what I used to secure it.

As mentioned I used T-bolt clamps so I bought this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M1Z6E2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That was not quite long enough so I also purchased this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJDJE7G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On the Airaid piece I did have to widen the slots and give it a bit of a twist to get everything to line up. NOW it really is solid!145495

Gary

[first time builder]

Looks good, I hope the air cleaner is big enough, not to restrict flow.

[House Money]

Well if it isn't I guess I'll need a bigger one!!