Question on intake for '01 TA WS-6 convertible
10-20-2011, 07:58 PM
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Question on intake for '01 TA WS-6 convertible Hey all,
It's great to find such a useful, informative site to help me with my task of modifying my new F-body! It's a Bright Red 2001 Trans AM WS-6 convertible with a tad over 12k on the odometer and, quite simply, it's just a beatiful car. I've also noticed the excellent power it develops as well!
Anyway, I'm looking to do my first bolt-on mod which is going to be an air intake upgrade. I've heard that since I have a 2001 WS-6, I already have the LS6 intake manifold. Can anyone please help me confirm this?
Also, I've seen a ton of options for modifying the air intake system.. and the more I read the more confused I seem to get. I'd like to keep the stock MAF/throttle body, so I'm thinking the SLP lid with some straight tubing might be a good start.
So to summarize, I have two questions which I could really use your brainpower to help me resolve:
Thanks in advance for your time!
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It's great to find such a useful, informative site to help me with my task of modifying my new F-body! It's a Bright Red 2001 Trans AM WS-6 convertible with a tad over 12k on the odometer and, quite simply, it's just a beatiful car. I've also noticed the excellent power it develops as well!
Anyway, I'm looking to do my first bolt-on mod which is going to be an air intake upgrade. I've heard that since I have a 2001 WS-6, I already have the LS6 intake manifold. Can anyone please help me confirm this?
Also, I've seen a ton of options for modifying the air intake system.. and the more I read the more confused I seem to get. I'd like to keep the stock MAF/throttle body, so I'm thinking the SLP lid with some straight tubing might be a good start.
So to summarize, I have two questions which I could really use your brainpower to help me resolve:
- Do I already have the LS6 intake manifold?
- Keeping it simple, is the SLP lid with a better filter and tube a good bang-for-my-buck first mod?
Thanks in advance for your time!
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10-20-2011, 08:04 PM
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A lid, if you don't have one... the Whisper lid gets my vote. And an oiled-foam filter. Keep the stock TB at this stage, and the stock MAF (and stock MAF housing).
10-20-2011, 09:30 PM
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Great info thanks! I didn't want to touch the MAF or throttle body... why do you prefer the Whisper lid? And do you know a good brand for the oil foam filter to replace the stock air filter?
Thanks!
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Thanks!
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10-20-2011, 09:44 PM
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'Cause I've had the same carbon fiber whisper lid for 12 years. It's still going strong after being installed and removed countless times.
I bought a flat sheet of air filter foam at a swap meet 10 years ago for $10. It was made by Moroso. Airaid and all sorts of other companies make a special filter oil that's only a few bucks per can.
I bought a flat sheet of air filter foam at a swap meet 10 years ago for $10. It was made by Moroso. Airaid and all sorts of other companies make a special filter oil that's only a few bucks per can.
10-21-2011, 09:21 PM
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'Cause I've had the same carbon fiber whisper lid for 12 years. It's still going strong after being installed and removed countless times.
I bought a flat sheet of air filter foam at a swap meet 10 years ago for $10. It was made by Moroso. Airaid and all sorts of other companies make a special filter oil that's only a few bucks per can.
I bought a flat sheet of air filter foam at a swap meet 10 years ago for $10. It was made by Moroso. Airaid and all sorts of other companies make a special filter oil that's only a few bucks per can.
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They are rather nice I must say. Thanks again for the help, gents! 