CamaroDMD

OK, so I have been reading up on LS1 bolt on modifications (specifically for '02 Camaro's)...just doing a little research for down the road and I have found that the most common (first) mod that is typically done is an SLP lid. I have done a little reading and have found that you can buy the lid by itself (for about $100) or there is a whole SLP induction kit which includes the lid that is around $310. Also, other options include the classic K&N FIPK for around $400. So, what I'm asking is...do you get as good of performance with the lid (and a good filter such as a K&N drop in) as you would with the FIPK? Also, is the whole SLP kit worth it or is the lid all you need? I get the feeling that the best overall upgrade would be the FIPK but the gain over the lid isn't worth the extra $300...is that the case or am I completely wrong?

Also, I have looked at several '02 Camaro LS1 cars and some of them come with the factory SLP package. Do the factory SLP cars come with the SLP induction setup already? Also, how do you tell if the car is infact equipped with the SLP factory parts?

Thanks!!!

Spd-Kilz

iTrader: (35)

Well I can't speak for any numbers themselves comparing the SLP lid to the FIPK, although surely you could spend the $300 that you save on something which will gain far more power.

The SLP cars did not come with the induction kit - it was simply an SLP lid.

As I said, I don't have any numbers to back this up, but personally I'd just buy the SLP lid, and put the $300 twoards headers.

Hope this helps

BarneyMobile

iTrader: (4)

agreed. He could also take the saved money and buy a FTRA or SSRA.

1Loudz28

iTrader: (47)

save ur money for mods that are going to make more noticeable hp. get a lid - $60, do the free ram air mod - free (installuniversity.com) and save urself $250 and get some used pacesetter lts!

Nightrydass

SLP SS's came with different options. Mine came with the 335HP package as stated on my window sticker sheet and SLP sheet. I had the Dual-Dual c/b and chrome rims (that r now junk b/c the previous owner was a toolbag...). Anyway; it all depends on what you, or the origional owner optioned for from SLP; if anything at all.

RooRnZ28

iTrader: (14)

waaay back when my car was stock, she came with an SLP lid from the factory... i swapped it out for a K&N fipk, and noticed a pretty good SOTP difference. i would think the k&n would work even better with an SS hood...

JKDZ28

iTrader: (14)

Just get the lid. You'll see the most gain/$ with it.

Mystic 98 TA

iTrader: (4)

FTRA + lid for the win.

1999 SS

iTrader: (3)

i have the FIPK with the free ram air mod (opening cut out underneith the filter) seems to work greet.
with the FIPK you will get alot more intake noise than with a lid. i think it sounds pretty cool.

Morpheus

iTrader: (7)

No SLP cars ever came with the SLP lid from the factory. The 345hp pkg for the SLP cars came with the Blackwing lid and filter. The SLP lid that you can buy from SLP is not the same as the Blackwing lid that they put on the SS and Firehawks.

marovetsm

iTrader: (25)

Go with lid and save up for headers or a good cat-back system.

thebart455

the lid will do u just fine, the fipk may flow a tiny and i mean tiny bit better u may pick up 1 whole hp at most but u will never notice a difference driving it

Jeremiah

iTrader: (5)

Im running the K/N FIPK on my Mecham, I like it but for the money you would be better off with a simple lid. I ran the one I have because it was easy to do the maf delete for the SP tune and it doesnt neck down like the lid does. Its a strait 4" path to the TB.

turbopaez

iTrader: (11)

I'm running the K/N FIPK and seems to be just fine...

MarylandSpeed

iTrader: (11)

They all seem to be good. The lid is great for the price.

One thing I have always digged for the F-Body is the Volant intake...I think it looks better than the K&N.

Camaro Kit-
http://marylandspeed.com/volant-cool...58c-p-597.html



Firebird Kit-
http://marylandspeed.com/volant-cool...8c3-p-598.html

Jeremiah

iTrader: (5)

The Volant is a good set up but I dont like the cheap/weak designed shroud.

Engine_HP

iTrader: (1)

Dose that mean its 100mm ?

SMOKNSS

iTrader: (3)

Back when my car was a full bolt on car I was curious about this, since its been a debate since i first registered on here, I swapped out my lid and homemade ram air for a volant intake that a friend of mine was trying to sell me. To me it made NO noticeable difference as far as SOTP or gas mileage goes. They do look bad ***. Especially on Trans-Ams. So I would say just grab a lid (usually find them in the classifieds, ebay, or locally CHEAP) and put the rest towards exhaust mods, which will net you more power anyway.

FirstLSx

iTrader: (8)

If you watch the classifieds you can pick up a used lid for under $100 and save a few more bucks.

Shockwave179

iTrader: (7)

Stick with a lid. My car came with the K&N and I just switched it to a lid/fast toys ram air setup, def a better setup.