Anybody considered the gen II K&N FIPK for LS1's as a conversion alternative?
05-12-2009, 11:58 AM
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Anybody considered the gen II K&N FIPK for LS1's as a conversion alternative? 
I justsaw it last night as I was looking through my new GMHTP. It looks like a real neat kit, alil pricey tho. Anyway, does anybody think it would be a better alternative to the LS1 lid conversion? 
05-12-2009, 12:13 PM
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We recently installed the same setup on BADHAWKS Firehawk, but no track results yet.
I think it will work well over his stock ram air box since he has an upgraded hood and the filter sits right in the path of good air now.
I think it will work well over his stock ram air box since he has an upgraded hood and the filter sits right in the path of good air now.
Did this mod a little while back. Made a nice SOTP difference over a CAI.
05-12-2009, 06:33 PM
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I've been wondering this as well, now that I have my LT1. With several people putting the LS lids on LT's, this should work with a little fab work, just the same?
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05-12-2009, 11:14 PM
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So even if it did fit under the hood it really wouldn't be able to draw in fresh cool air without some sort of opening in the hood. Doesn't the ls1 cars have some sort of sheet metal piece that deflects the air up into those lids and those open filter type cai like pictured? I may be wrong but having the filter crammed under the hood there with no air souce seems silly to me! If it does work, sign me up! I'm in need of a good cai for mine.
05-12-2009, 11:21 PM
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I have been wondering this also, but it looks to me like the bottom of the filter would draw in cold air, while the top draws in hot engine air
If it fits under a stock hood easier, and comes with a new radiator support that also fits, it might be worth it
If it fits under a stock hood easier, and comes with a new radiator support that also fits, it might be worth it
05-13-2009, 08:49 AM
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Maybe there's a way to cut out an area for cold air from underneath? Similar to cutting out the bottom of the LS1 air box... Would work great on a ram air T/A though!
05-13-2009, 09:09 AM
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Looks like a great set up if it can really pull in fresh air. Would only do me good though If it can fit under the stock hood. Also, I seen it mentioned but where would you get a coupler for the throttle body? I don't think anyone said anything about that.
05-13-2009, 10:44 AM
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i will say this mod was much better than the Moroso Cai 2 tenths and 1.8 mph better.
05-13-2009, 10:56 AM
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So even if it did fit under the hood it really wouldn't be able to draw in fresh cool air without some sort of opening in the hood. Doesn't the ls1 cars have some sort of sheet metal piece that deflects the air up into those lids and those open filter type cai like pictured? I may be wrong but having the filter crammed under the hood there with no air souce seems silly to me! If it does work, sign me up! I'm in need of a good cai for mine.
why dont you just do the lid set up, the amount you will spend on a cai you can have this done with plenty cash left over for gas and lunch! performance is much better http://www.lt1engine.com/tech/ls1-li...k-camaro-hood/
i will say this mod was much better than the Moroso Cai 2 tenths and 1.8 mph better.
i will say this mod was much better than the Moroso Cai 2 tenths and 1.8 mph better.
05-13-2009, 11:02 AM
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Just in case anyone is curious, after the K&N FIPK wouldn't work, here's what I ended up building....It's been powdercoated since this pic was taken, looks much nicer now. I'll get more pics once there's an engine in my car again.
05-13-2009, 11:09 AM
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This CAI would also look sweet if anyone were able to do it...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
05-13-2009, 11:10 AM
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This CAI would also look sweet if anyone were able to do it...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku