My version of the LP mod...

**BigRob** · 06-18-2009, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by fastg8mi

any one no this part number...................damn it

awww man, that wasnt the post i wanted to see!

**PaFromFL** · 06-18-2009, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by nikeair042

i tugged on the front piece yesterday and the whole bumper was flexing so I stopped. Any easy way to remove that bottom plastic grille besides pulling?

The jpg below shows the tabs on the back the lower grille that hold it in place. If your fingers are long enough, you can insert them through the honeycomb and release most of the tabs to reduce the removal force. The tabs are rather springy, so I pop them loose one-at-a-time. When reinserting the grille, I use a flashlight and fingers to verify that all the tabs pop back into place.

**fastg8mi** · 06-19-2009, 09:05 AM

halfway through pulling it off, it cracked on the bottom.

**rlrayl11** · 06-19-2009, 04:07 PM

I don't know the part number but they are listed on GM parts direct for $36 and some change.

I thought about ordering another one just in case but everything worked out perfect.

**VENOM** · 06-23-2009, 03:32 PM

Can I PLEASE mail these to someone who has cut the back off? I just tried doing it myself with a small saw and it was not working out well. I dont have the proper equipment and I would be willing to pay shipping both ways and any other money you would want to get this thing functional.

Just PM me

**Tate** · 06-23-2009, 03:58 PM

I did this about two weeks ago using a dremmel to start all the way around then a little hand saw the rest of the way. Man not fun with just a hand saw, but I was victorious in the end took about 35 minutes all said and done. I currently have my HSRK sensor down there zip tied to the line coming out of the radiator so the sensor is in the path of the incoming air.
Tate

**sgt_rock** · 06-24-2009, 07:53 AM

I used a uni-bit and drilled them out, it's very hard to detect. I would have liked to use the bandsaw technique but I don't have access to one.

Only trouble was wiggling the grill out as I have a front license plate. The dealer pop-riveted it on - I think is how it comes from GM. Just take your time and it should come out without any violence.

This is a nice little boost in throttle response - I was a bit surprised I could notice it at all.

Best Regards,
Eric

**peterg22000** · 06-24-2009, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by nikeair042

Can I PLEASE mail these to someone who has cut the back off? I just tried doing it myself with a small saw and it was not working out well. I dont have the proper equipment and I would be willing to pay shipping both ways and any other money you would want to get this thing functional.

Just PM me

Check your PM's

**chuckwi11** · 06-27-2009, 04:24 AM

Any advantage/disadvantage with this mod for Vararam guys? I'm thinking more airflow to the engine helps cool things down even if it doesn't directly feed my VR CAI, but I live in Florida where daily rainstorms are common... wouldn't want to put more water under the hood... thoughts?

**Posidon42** · 06-27-2009, 03:51 PM

Why is everyone so concerned with getting water in the intake? Hardcore turbo guys inject water into the intake ON PURPOSE for the intake charge cooling and additional timing benefits. Not sure how this would affect an N/A engine, but if you aren't putting the snorkel on the outside of the bodywork, I doubt much would happen to it. Just my $0.02.

This mod is now on my list to do once I get an intake.

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