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Im diggin that plasti dipped grill.

Me too, may just have to do that. Save about 260 dollars on a z71 replacement

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How do you get the side fuse cover off? Do you just pull?

Yes there is a slot at the bottom you can put your finger in and pull. Pull hard. It won't break it's just snapped in.

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I put a K&N cold air intake on today. Not sure I like it or not. Seems slightly more responsive. My initial thoughts on the extra sound is mixed. I wonder how other brands sound and perform in comparison to this one. I have no experience with any so I don't really know.

 

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I put a K&N cold air intake on today. Not sure I like it or not. Seems slightly more responsive. My initial thoughts on the extra sound is mixed. I wonder how other brands sound and perform in comparison to this one. I have no experience with any so I don't really know.

 

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How's the fuel economy with this change?
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I put my K&N, in on Wednesday, once the battery plate comes out, its pretty exposed to the elements from underside, I am debating getting the wheel well inserts now.

 

Sounds great when you stomp on it, if I could change one thing it would be the cheap-ass breather hoses on either side of the throttle-body. The stock hoses have some fancy clamps on them, what K&N sends looks like just a cheap piece of tubing.

 

 

On a lighter note, I printed out the wrong instructions, and used the AEM install instructions vs the K&N. LOL

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Installed Oil Catch can

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Partially debadged the tail gate

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Leveled 2.5" TGC front only. The front end is at 39.5" and the rear is at 39". I am hopping for it to settle.

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Made new front emblem.

 

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How's the fuel economy with this change?

As of right now, I see the overall fuel economy at about 18.7mpg. I am going to leave it on for the week and see if I still like it. But right at the present, I am leaning toward going back to the original equipment.

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Installed Oil Catch can

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Partially debadged the tail gate

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Leveled 2.5" TGC front only. The front end is at 39.5" and the rear is at 39". I am hopping for it to settle.

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Made new front emblem.

 

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Sorry, remind me what the oil catch can does?

 

 

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