The All new Pontiac G8/GXP/, Ram Air system (code name Ram air V) G8 Ram-AIR V Instructions Please read the directions through completely “BEFORE” beginning the installation. There are many key items and helpful hints to speed your installation.
To Start your installation: 1. Remove the factory air box and intake tube, if you still have one. 2. Slide wiring harness (found on passenger side of the back of the radiator shroud, Gray in color) off to the passenger side to allow the radiator to lean back. 3. Removing radiator tabs – (IMPORTANT READ COMPLETELY THROUGH) don’t get confused here. A. Pull UP on the center tab on this bracket. Pull it all the way out. B. Look “INSIDE” the bracket with a flashlight, there is a release in here.
C. Lean the radiator back gently, just let it sit back without force. D. Remove small rubber strip in front of radiator, this is where the VR scoop assembly will sit. 4. Now its time to begin Installing the VR systemA. Start by Moving the wiring harness that is located on the backside of core support-just above the rubber strip you just removed. This makes installing the VR system as one piece possible. Simply unclip it on the left and on the right, just pull on the center clips.
Preparing the system for finale installation Installing the Air meter into the Air boxRed hoses- you will find the fallowing hoses one 2 inch ( 4 inch ID) one 1 inch (3.5ID for slip fitting onto MAF meter ) 1. Install the air meter directly into the air box neck, counter sink this, we set its length for just this purpose, it should slide in tight . Put one hose clamp on and tighten, NOTE you will retighten this later after you heat soak the engine compartment after the installation. 2. One inch long 3.
. Installing the air box (w/air meter attached) into the car. (You will install the VR system as one unit) Simply slide the driverside of the front scoop in first as shown in the picture, fitting the passenger side second. The lower radius of the front scoop will rest at the top of the A/C condenser Now,Simply push the tail of the air meter directly into the red hose on the throttle body . You may need to use a flathead screwdriver here to help slide the hoses over each other.
. Take wiring harness and tuck it under the front as shown in the pic. 7. Using the supplied PCV line, Remove your GM line if you have not already done so and install the supplied black PCV hose line and cut to fit onto the brass fitting. Simply press these connections on to fit, no clamp is required as you will note, We have these with very tight tolerances. tech note- make sure to route PCV hose so engine cover will stil go back on the motor properly and cut any access.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check all hose clamps and start the vehicle DO NOT REV the Motor just let idle with the hood CLOSED. Allow it to sit and reach operating temp ( 195-210 deg F ) for 5min or so, then lift the hood and retighten the hose clamp that is on the neck of the VR unit. Tighten this with a socket not a screwdriver, this ensures enough torque for a precision fit.
Filter info and Cleaning The filter should be cleaned about every 5,000 miles in this kit for max performance. You will want to use a GREEN HIGH PERFORMANCE cleaning kit, “NOT” a K&N etc.. The GREEN unit uses an oil that is air sensor safe . We stock these kits at all times but you can also order one from Green USA. The filter is a custom made unit just for the G8 system,not an off the shelf filter.
