Air box clip won't stay clamped

[PHILIP]

Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

I have a clip that when closed up just slips off the air box, any ideas if it is the clip or something worn on the air box?

Thanks

 

[95Viper]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

The clip snaps into the plastic tab on the airbox. Remove it altogether and check to see if a tab is broken. If it is broken you are screwed because the airbox is really expensive. It might not be though, you just might have K/N filters and it doesn't compress as much as OEM therefore putting more strain on the clips.

Place the clip on the garage floor and give it a good wack with a hammer, slightly elongating it, but not totally flattening it. This will add just enough length to keep it closed.

 

[95Viper]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

P.S. Buy replacement clamps at a Chevy dealer, Tahoe part for about $2 each.

 

[Andrew2KRT10]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

those clamps are a pin in the as*. I had the airbox break where the clamp clips into the airbox. Let me guess, the dirver's side, right under the radiator hose?

AC

 

[ACR steve]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

Craig would you happen to have a part number I need to order 2 clips?

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

P/N 25043286 from a Chevy dealer

 

[v10kingsnake]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

like others have said, make sure its the clip and not the box. if the box is broken, look into and aftermarket box for a fraction of the factory price of oem which will yield better looks as well as performance gains.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

Craig would you happen to have a part number I need to order 2 clips?

Steve, I have the GM clips here if you need them.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

I had a simple fix, but will have to dig up the pictures....

 

[snampro]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

chances are there is nothing wrong with your airbox. get rid of your K&N filters, they don't fit the car, their rubber lip is too think. either get stock filters or fram filters (what I'm now using) and you'll never have the problem again. I replaced my lost clip with clips from the chevy part number available in the "illustrated upgrades" section. since dumping my K&N's I've lost a total of zero clips.

I thought it was isolated to just one clip but after removing the airbox and shuffling the K&N filters another one did it. its just poor quality on K&N's part...

 

[AviP]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

P/N 25043286 from a Chevy dealer

That's great to know.

 

[snampro]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

and order more than one if you plan on keeping the K&N's, I lost 4 until I realized it was the filters causing the problems.

 

[PHILIP]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

Interesting to know it's the filters? although I lost one with the stock filters. If it is the filter It may be able to be ground or filed down.

Thanks for all who offered help.

 

[95Viper]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

The K/N filter is the same thickness as OEM but is made of a different material and doesn't compress like the OEM, therefore it puts more strain on the clamps to hold it shut. Trying to cut it sounds like a mess. A previous post had someone grind down the airbox for more clearance and I can't imagine that is a good solution.

Just hit the clamps with a hammer making them a little longer and they will be fine. I've also heard the Roe filters which are just like K/N compress like OEM and don't cause the problem.

 

[ACR steve]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

Thanks guys and yes Wizard Sir I will come by at some point glad to see you are still speaking English and not German

 

[LETHAL GTS]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

K&N blows!
This problem is as old as the first Viper built. More of an issue with the Gen 1 cars though. I have had several conversations with K&N and they claim they don't have a problem. Horse [******]!
Get S&B's and your problem will be solved.
There ARE issues with K&N's fitting Gen 1's. This is nothing new. I have bought clips by the bag full for my Gen 1.
They S&B filters fit much better and are better quality then the K&N. Don't take my word for it, Hold them side by side and see for yourself!

 

[LETHAL GTS]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

Here's a link you might find interesting...
http://www.viperclub.org/menus/index_how_illup.htm

 

[-FROG-]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

lol! those friggin clips. I had one pop off the other day going down the road in my neighborhood. PAaachhiiiiinnnnG! I put her in reverse and backed up, so my buddy could jump out and snag it. Poor design on the airbox in my openion. Dodge should have had a more secure design.

 

[v10kingsnake]

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tracy is correct 100% the S&B filters are way better than kn. I have been a firm believer and owner of these for many vipering years now. Bought from Roe racing.

 

[PHILIP]

Re: Air box clip won\'t stay clamped

Bending the clip has worked, as it stays in place in the short term anyway. Thanks.