C8 CORVETTE AIR FILTER INSTALL AND RESULTS (HOW TO)

[@jimlathroum8040]

Matt, you're the only DIY car guy I know who does all his wrenching in sandals.

[@RWDC8Z]

Hahahaha I had to find something to set me apart from the competition!

[@Steveleanr]

Excellent video, as always! I just installed mine yesterday, took less than an hour, didn't remove the carpeting, just folded it back... I did put a towel down just in case I lost a bolt when taking off the filter cover..

[@1life1fire]

Three years later and I found this video... I bought the attack blue air filter ... Installed it today because of your DIY video! Thank You! One Tip: Do Not Drop your air filter box bolt(s) cuz will go straight down under the engine and get lost somewhere on the plates... You might not find them again. I told myself I was going to be super careful when putting the air box bolts back in... BUT... I dropped one... Had to use an extended flexible magnet to find it ... Luckily I found it!

[@jlpnav]

You are a pro taking apart your trunk area. Great DIY video

[@RWDC8Z]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@bangngearz4442]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. awesome content. I 👍 all your videos. Keep it up bro.

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

Me too....I’ve already seen several how to videos in filter change but I gotta watch Matt’s too just because.

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@richardmarcott4343]

A little silicone on flange of filter makes it go much easier, and come off too.

[@steved7855]

You taken that apart now so many times ur a pro. 😃 keep up the great videos sir

[@bluejayrover]

Exactly what I was going to say! Why did GM make it such a PIA to get to so many normal every day maintenance areas?

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks Steve!

[@shawnasholtis9536]

Thanks for the video! Just changed mine in 15 minutes. So easy! (And I also work on the car in sandals, so easy to pop them off when I inevitably end up in the trunk)

[@kurtthomas4746]

Hey Matt, you are clearly an expert in taking you trunk apart and air filter area. I had seen similar results in HP with the air filter, the throttle body we will see. Good Job keep up the good work.

[@RWDC8Z]

The combo is what everyone needs! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

So far I know what exhaust system throttle body, and air filter I want on mine. Thanks Matt.

[@RWDC8Z]

You’re welcome Michael! Now you need the throttle controller 😂😂😂

[@RecruitIsMyYouTube]

What do you suggest and why? thinking abou t getting a c8 and dont know if i should leave it stock or change anything

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

@@RecruitIsMyKZbin get one and leave it stock for a little while then start modding it the way you want. It really depends on what you like and but more than that what you can afford. Are you happy with the wheels? Do you like the sound? The first thing I’m doing to mine is xpel. Exhaust is next.....I’ve almost purchased everything I want more than once, but didn’t because my car still hasn’t been built 😩😆. (Oct). Best regards....

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

@@RecruitIsMyKZbin you might also be happy just leaving it stock. I’ve lightly modded every corvette I’ve owned with Borla exhaust K&N filters and an intake. My current C7 is the first one I’ve left bone stock and been happy with....

[@jamesm.3338]

Great job talking through AND clearly showing what you are doing when you were replacing the air filter.

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks James!

[@jamesmueller9819]

@@RWDC8Z You're very welcome! Refreshing to watch an instructional video that is well done and informative. I'm waiting on my own, hopefully 2021, C8 Z51, Black. Might be late summer so whether it's a 2021 or 22 will be in GM's hands. Had my deposit in last May 6th.

[@lrblouie]

Appreciate the info and video. Why would you expect to hear a difference in the exhaust?

[@loupanozzo6802]

You are the best! Always cool stuff. You will be in the tens

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks Lou!

[@tkoperformance]

Fantastic video Matt! So glad you're happy with the filters filtration & performance gains. Proud to be a part of RWD!

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks guys! Taking it to the track tonight! Hoping for 10s!

[@costanza3332]

Curious what torque setting did you have on your drill/driver when reinstalling bolts/screws? Thanks.

[@timbarker4024]

I just installed the blue filter very satisfied with it, my question is my 2023 C8, air box where the orange gasket fits isn't like the pictured, the top isn't visible. At what point did the change the air box? the reason I ask is a friend with a 2023 was like in your how to video. Just curious his install was simple my install was more difficult getting gasket in place, Thanks

[@michaelfishkin4332]

Good god fellow. Thanks fir the air filter change process training. Best seen so farZ thx.

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks Michael!

[@richarddjohanson]

I have had the aFe Magnum FLOW Pro 5R Air Filter in my C8 now for over 2 months with out any issues, showed a nice improvement on the DynoJet on my C8 over the RPM range. Nice bang for $83.55. Did not try the TKO replacement filter so I can't really compare. K&N is also developing a OEM replacement from what I been told.

[@bryceerban947]

Is that the twin intake (expensive one) ? If you don't mind sharing what was the dyno difference between stock? I'm debating either doing the filter or the intake system.

[@richarddjohanson]

@@bryceerban947 Had Both on, first the complete system and then the filter only. Wow the complete system is awesome with the two large inverted cone filters is worth the price alone by the sound I got when you put the pedal down or when down shifting. Had no issues with complete system or the OEM replacement filter alone. The complete High flow CAI system you are going to be very pleased with, really noticed the difference in the awesome intake sound. Guess the performance numbers would depend on the Octane your state has, I believe the owners manual states not to use below 93 Octane or you may cause engine damage (here we are limited to 91 octane). The production CAI system I believe is on pre order and with available date posted on aFe's page.

[@bryceerban947]

@@richarddjohanson That's good to hear. We have 93 here. Most of this stuff came out about the time I put her to hibernation. I got about 5k miles on her from June to December though. I'm just looking for these little touches. It's nice to see the practical application of these mods especially for those of us that have to vicariously live through others for a few more months!

[@richarddjohanson]

@@bryceerban947 Another improvement is that am the first C8 with the aFe power performance sway bar set on, noticed a huge difference soon as I drove. I currently am waiting for my new HRE FF11 wheels to arrive, the oem wheels are heavy and are sunk in the wells. Reduced rotating weight makes for a nice improvement.

[@RWDC8Z]

Yeah I noticed I pull on my buddy with the GT3RS now with the new filter and ported throttle body! Awesome mod! I’m gunna have to try the sway bars! You got an in for a sponsorship?!

[@mikeletry4468]

My C8 is being shipped next week. 2020 program car never sold low vin number. Will look into your mods once it gets here.

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

Nooooooooooooo! Mine won’t be here til October! Fml!

[@RWDC8Z]

Congrats man!

[@RWDC8Z]

😂😂😂

[@SHOSport]

i love Love LOVEEE your content! keep it coming, cant wait to see it Hit 10's at the Track! my c8 is coming next month, and im going to mimic all your Mods.. Thanks for all the testing and Having Fun!

[@RWDC8Z]

That’s awesome!! Heading to the track tonight for those 10s!!!

[@HRD-mq8wx]

This video helped me. Thanks.

[@RWDC8Z]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@williamneal1209]

Very easy job and have not yet driven it. Looking forward to getting it on the road

[@MTB1ker1]

Hey! Been following your vid. Nice and honest instructional vid and opinions. Just curious, all mods you added is your warranty voided.

[@RWDC8Z]

Nope, should be good to go according to my Chevy tech!

[@jeffgough7712]

Mat I really enjoy your videos and I agree putting that filter on my C8 was a very tight fit.

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks Jeff! Made a big difference too!

[@camillecarter1784]

Learning so much about the C8. Have mine now but to much snow on the ground. It has been in the garage since delivered via truck. Will the air filter work with other modes that you install. I just want the filter, will it increase HP

[@RWDC8Z]

They claim 11hp and 9tq or the other way around if I remember correctly! Yes you can do just the air filter and not the others if you want.

[@mattberg4460]

Great vids. I have the AWE track exhaust coming and I will certainly be adding this filter.

[@RWDC8Z]

Thanks Matt!

[@michaeljmurphyiv]

That’s a pretty in depth installation for an air filter, i guess I’ve never had to replace an air filter on a mid-engine car lol

[@RWDC8Z]

Yeah, not as easy as a couple of clips on front engine right? I was surprised as well

[@tkoperformance]

The C6 is the easiest. The C7 is no picnic either...

[@jamesmueller9819]

Any chance you have plans to do a CABIN air filter replacement video? I've been looking on info of where it is on the C8 and haven't found anything yet.

[@RWDC8Z]

Great idea! 💯

[@Beachbumzz1]

Nice vlog👍🏼 Think you are qualified to disassemble the entire C8 👍🏼

[@RWDC8Z]

Thank you!

[@wazzman8760]

Can you notice the louder sound in the cabin with the new filter

[@RWDC8Z]

Yessir and really cool intake noises

[@JoesGarage-c8corvette]

I did the ported throttle body and cold air intake. Now throwing CEL and codes. Runs like crap. Gotta take it in to reset. Hopefully that’s all that’s needed. Did you have any similar issues?

[@RWDC8Z]

Never, but I just had aftermarket air filter and no cold air intake

[@JoesGarage-c8corvette]

@@RWDC8Z turns out it was the ported throttle body. I replaced with OEM and all is right in the world.

[@adhd_builds8299]

Good stuff! I’ll be ordering the filter. What’s the status of your C5 ZO6?

[@RWDC8Z]

Still at the shop 😭😭😭

[@jerrygoff9632]

Did you also do a ported throttle body?

[@RWDC8Z]

Yup! Soler Performance, a couple videos back!

[@Boostnwill]

@@RWDC8Z man I wish you went in the other direction....I did filter first then a week later the throttle body....I couldn’t hear a difference in the intake ....then I added the throttle body and man you hear the sucking now

[@bryceerban947]

Honestly that's pretty easy for the 11hp. I'm curious how it stacks up to the AFE system. For that price even the sound is a big win.

[@RWDC8Z]

I pull on Frankie’s GT3RS now. Def worth it!

[@bryceerban947]

@@RWDC8Z yeah you guys were pretty even. That's a good measuring stick! I'll have all this stuff ordered... Just need to wait two months for the snow to go LOL

[@okaythen001]

That aftermarket air filter won't void warranty?

[@superameric8]

Love it.

[@RWDC8Z]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@shanemcgonnell2689]

Which exhaust is that?

[@RWDC8Z]

Awe Track

[@therollingcrowes]

I dropped one bolt ,,, does anyone know where they sell them??

[@RWDC8Z]

Maybe rockauto.com?

[@SK-pn1pe]

Good video on the install. I don't think there's any way you're getting 11 more hp though....maybe a few. 11hp just by swapping a filter would be crazy and it would be pretty sad if GM engineers wouldn't have figured that out initially.

[@DragRacingandCarStuff]

123 MPH. Nice gains! What was the best MPH again? 121? If so, 2 MPH is badass!

[@RWDC8Z]

Yessir!!! I think we getting 10s soon my friend!

[@shamelessdino79]

I believe that air filter help. But I believe if you find a tuner. You will unlock extra hp. Like with my car I gain 60+ hp with bolt on and switched to e85

[@RWDC8Z]

Yeah, the computers are still locked up. They still working on it unfortunately. Soon 🤞🏼

[@shamelessdino79]

@@RWDC8Z I kind of figured that. Well hopefully soon bro. Hey let me know when you come back down here to sfl. Maybe we can link up

[@Motleymick]

Waiting for the how to clean your blue air filter video.

[@RWDC8Z]

10k miles should come quick!

[@abdulwasay5011]

Why don't you twin turbo your Corvette C8

[@RWDC8Z]

Need more 💵💵💵

[@abdulwasay5011]

@@RWDC8Z bro you will have more money God will give you my prays are with you

[@RWDC8Z]

@@abdulwasay5011 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 thanks brother!

[@dr.ryanlacoursiereimageort7347]

Great filter, but dyno tests show no more than 5.5 hp increase.

[@sbaby7008]

That is all the power it claims to give out, so at least it does what it claims, will be installing mine soon

[@ahmedf222]

so i purchased it to get ready with all the other items that are on the way till the car arrives. unfortunately they charged my card and they said that the transaction did not go through...grrr

[@RWDC8Z]

Oh no, I’m sure they will get it figured out!

[@tkoperformance]

Hi. Sorry you're having an issue. Actually, if your order did not go through (which is the case here) then we did NOT charge your card. When you enter your information, its your bank that either ok's the process or not. We have nothing to do with it. We are simply a vehicle that just passes the info you entered to the banks. What Visa & Master card does on ALL credit card transactions regardless if its online or not, they put a hold on that amount which is why your statement will say "Pending Charge". It stays like that until your bank takes process's the order/takes the money. Visa/Master will release it usually in 2-3 business days. Again, we have nothing to do with any of that. You need to speak with your bank. I will admit we are having problems with orders out of the USA at his time. We are working on that. Again sorry for any inconvenience.

[@ahmedf222]

@@tkoperformance thanks for replying...i work in IT of the same issuing bank..i will probably check tomorrow...but it must be something from the bank or the service that you utilize as i have bought over 10k over of merchandise with the same card from vendors in the USA...

[@tkoperformance]

@@ahmedf222 And that all could very well be true. My point was to correct your original statement that we "Charged your card" which we did not. Yes by all means check with the banks. Hopefully you can get it resolved. As mentioned, we have had issues with cards outside of the US. So feel free to hit up one of our distributors. My main concern is to make sure your taken care of regardless of who ships it. Thank you for your interest. Good luck my friend.

[@timaytes8180]

OMG there is a ton more room in the Coupe than the HTC to access that air filter.

[@RWDC8Z]

Oh I bet!

[@millionairemindset1136]

How the hell do you change the spark plugs these cars? Hmmm... smh

[@RWDC8Z]

Maybe from underneath?

[@chriscoo5497]

Sounds great! Just be careful running that fast on a street. Don’t want to see blue lights in your video’s.

[@RWDC8Z]

Me either 🤞🏼

[@abdulwasay5011]

Hey bro

[@RWDC8Z]

Hey man! What’s going on?

[@abdulwasay5011]

@@RWDC8Z Good how're you doing

[@speedshotzmedia]

Dang

[@c8_mario195]

Would you recommed a Afe thottel bode spacer even putting a after market from solar throttle body?

[@RWDC8Z]

Unfortunately havnt tried it out yet, so couldn’t tell ya. Sorry man!

[@johnhovey6663]

⁰

[@Pantera972]

Jesus, all that work just to change out the air filter.

[@RWDC8Z]

Lol mid engine life 😂