The part stores out here don't carry the factory size on the shelf I also have the factory ss intake and I've never been able to find one that fits. Even if you look in the k&n book it says for 96 camaro v8 (except ss) the one for the ss is taller and fills in the air box perfectly I have the one that's listed in the book and the one I ordered from slp I can take pics to show the difference a bit later on.

 

So odd, i can remember mine fit fine in the factory ss box. I never paid attention to the thickness tho, it could have been thinner. Didn't realize the original paper filter was so thick. I wish i had the car still, i would measure it!

 

I think I threw the z28 filter away I cant find it but I ran that one for a few years until I went on slp's website and saw that the one they had on there looked different. The z28 filter worked fine but I had to cut away about 1/2 inch from the rubber edge because I couldn't close the lid all the way and there was a 1 inch gap from top of the filter to the ceiling of the airbox. Although I was able to find a paper one at the store but it was for another vehicle cant remember which one.

 

You can run a K&N filter in a 96-97 SS airbox, though some people recommend against it claiming dirt/debris can get into the intake.

I've ran one for 4+ years now without any issues. You'll want to use K&N part number 33-2018. It is for a 2.5L and 4.0L Jeeps and fits quite well.

 

Hey is there any chance you can send me a link to the filter that you bought from slp?

 

SLP no longer sells the blackwing filter for '96-97 LT1 SS cars. You can buy it from a third party vender though (such as Jegs, Summit, or one of our Supporting Vendors)

 

Shoot. Well can you give me links to them? I dont believe the set up I bought is factory, but it is the type that sits on top of the engine to take advantage of the functional hood. I opening for the filter on the tube is 4 1/4in by 9 3/4in. Any help finding a filter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

Here's a pic of the one I have like I said earlier I couldn't find the z28 filter so you can see the difference but this one is twice the height as that one.

 

Totally just found what type of intake I have and what filter I need. This was pure luck that I stumbled upon. It is a suncoast ram air intake:

21001K - Ram Air Interface Air Box Kit

It takes a K&N 33-2042 filter. I am not sure if this helps anyone else, but it sure helps me out a ton. I can't find more than one or two pictures out there of people running these...guess once I get mine on I will have to take lots of pictures

 

Oh and by the way I should have new pictures of the car up this weekend hopefully. It is coming along great.

 

Nice!!

 

The SLP part number is 21004, you should be able to google for it and find some links.

 

I still havent attempted to put the air setup on, but just wanted to show how far I am on the car. Still might put some stripes on the sides of the scoop, but other than that the exterior is about done.

 

Bringing this one back.....

Anyone have pics of a red SS with stripes, like the white w/hugger 30th anniversary car? My 97 is red and thinking about black or silver stripes...

 

That looks GOOD