Zacs98Z

how's it going guys? a while back i got a issue of either chevy high performance or gm high tech and they had a HUGE article in there about ls1 air lids and at the time i was going after a lt1 so i really didn't read much of it but now i have a ls1 and would like to upgrade my air lid and don't know which would be the better bang for my buck. i plan on getting the K&N air filter not the whole kit though. too freakin high. i would appriciate your opionions.

SouthFL.02.SS

Pick a lid, any lid (they all perform equally give or take a horse/tenth).

MTI's good ol' lid is great.

GT Griller

iTrader: (8)

Just go to the for sale part of the forum. SOme body is selling alot of them and cheap. Clear ones and Carbon Fiber ones and smoke ones are 60 and black ones are 50. U should check it out i ordered a smoke one.

Keenov

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Welcome to the LS1

Click the link below

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139142

Gloveperson

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A lid is a lid is a lid. TSP and MTI seem to be the most popular around here. I like my SLP, but some have had fitment issues.

SteelBallz

Fitment is the problem that most people have with Lids (due to their manufacturing process).

It is my opinion from experience and talking to others that the SLP Lid has the best reputation for good tight fit. But like everyone else said... All lids are the same.

Zacs98Z

oh ok. i was under the inpression that some were better than others. thanks for you input guys and thanks for that huge thread Keenov. will come in handy. does the guy that selling the clear lids make them all the time? what i mean to say is will he make more if he sells out? cause i prob wont have the money to "waste" on that for a little while. gotta buy tires and a shifter first.

2_wacko

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I think I heard that the SLP rubs against the hood.

demonspeed

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I've had 2 TSP lids and I'd recommend them to everyone.

LawmanSS

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I would recommend the SLP lid only because of it's superior construction...it is molded from a different type of plastic and it seems to be stronger than any other lids I've seen. ..that being said, I switched to a TSP smoked-clear lid for looks.

luv2spd

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I also have the TSP lid. The fitment was awesome and it seems to be well made.

Ryan1985

Im suppose to be geting my MTI lid today. I was going to go with TSP since they are where i live at. But they werent sure when they were going to get them in. I bought new cause i guess people think those damn things are gold. Why pay 70 for used when a new one is 100.

mySStery_machine

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I read the same article and after all was said and done anyway they were all really close. I am personally going with the TSP even though it wasn't number one on the list (two or three I think). Plus if you have the time might as well just go with them since they are so backlogged on the lids. They have a whole package on their site for I think $325 giving lid, Z06 MAF with harness and smooth bellows. No need to really invest in a whole shifter UMI (sponsor) is selling their handle replacement that is just great for a little less then $27 shipped. Ryan knows me well, and is building some stuff for me, just let him know that I referred you and he'll set you up if the sale isn't still on, great customer service. It puts the **** right where it should be and makes the stock base feel like an aftermarket. Unless you are dragging, in which case the Pro 5.0 is good for you alng with the UMI handle. Auto-X can work just fine with stock and handle set up. Oh yeah, now that I am done being nice I will do what everyone here was thinking when they saw this post. USE THE SEARCH BUTTON AND STICKIES! Welcome to the board.

Zacs98Z

sorry. i'm just retarted. i use the search button next time. thanks for you input guys. i love this forum. you post and like 10 mins later you have a whole page of crap to look through. thanks again......

mySStery_machine

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Well at least I gave you an honest answer before flaming you...lol.

the predator

is the the article you were refering to? it was in GM high tech.
http://www.motorsporttech.com/press/...ay2004_02.html
i bought the MTI airlid (+K&N) because i love those guys. always give me great service. hope the article helps.

Zacs98Z

true. lol. thanks preadtor for the link. that's the one i was talking about but i think i've decided on getting a clear one now so i can show off my K&N. thanks again guys.......zac

the predator

no problem 98LS16SPEED. MTI has a transparent lid also.

Ryan1985

Just put my MTI lid on. Went on with no problems.

FRCBobby

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I have the MTI carbon fiber lid and I love it.