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Old 08-31-2006, 12:22 PM
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just got done installing lid i purchased (transparent) and a new k&n. i really wasn't expecting to feel the difference like i did. it is enough that in first when i punch it, the tires roll over a good amount and didn't do that before. the only thing i didn't like a ton was the fitment, wasn't the best fitment and has a few places that u can clearly see small gaps.
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you might crap your pants if you do anything major to your car... LoL
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Try finding some thin weatherstripping at Lowes/Home Depot and seal off the lid. I had to do mine, takes a few minutes and it's better than worrying about what's getting sucked in the engine.
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I'm just looking for a lid for mine. That makes me want one even more. It's hard to believe that such a minor thing can make such a big difference.
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Congrats! I remember that feeling too...Haha i need more MODS!
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Funny, I remember only a slight change in sound and throttle response. You guys must have "super" F-bodies...
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I felt the difference......oh, so long ago....................
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
you might crap your pants if you do anything major to your car... LoL
well....i just didn't expect a lid and filter to do so much....headers are sitting in garage!
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I don't know how much mine picked up, but it spins in the upper rpm's in 1st gear now, where before it wouldn't.
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eeh I think it may be your imagination. You think you should feel more power. I did have a change in sound and better throttle response though. (I'm not saying you guys are wrong by any means though) Thats really cool if you did feel more power though...
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i once switched from a lid to stock because of warranty work. man, did my car feel like a dog afterwards! no doubt in my mind that you can feel a difference.
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Originally Posted by monkeysl
well....i just didn't expect a lid and filter to do so much....headers are sitting in garage!
thats where you will fill the difference my friend.
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and hear...
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Man I have gone thrugh 3 different brand lids now, and felt that sensation every single time! hahahahahah.... J/K When I first got mine it made pretty good difference in the upper end and you can hear the air gets sucked in now which was the best part. Now I have finally settle down to my 4th lid, which is kind of a funny, because the lid that I have now which I like the most out of all is the stock BlackWing lid that the SLP optioned cars has.
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
you might crap your pants if you do anything major to your car... LoL

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Originally Posted by ssmaro
eeh I think it may be your imagination. You think you should feel more power. ..
well i know its not my imagination that the wheels now roll over a good amount all the way through first, when they didn't before. i think the lid and filter together add a good amount of power considering the mod.
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
you might crap your pants if you do anything major to your car... LoL
should have rode in my lightning if u wanna talk about crapping ur pants.
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my SLP lid should be here on the 4th, hopefully i have a smiliar experience
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when i put my lid on i remeber not noticing much of a diff. maybe because it doenst fit for s**t
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Still running stock but after all this talk I think I will change.



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