SLP lid vs. stock SS lid
03-22-2006, 08:40 AM
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SLP lid vs. stock SS lid Newbie here.
I just bought a 2000 SS. All stock. I am wondering if there would be any benefit to replacing the stock intake lid with an aftermarket SLP lid? or should I just keep the factory setup? Any clearance issues with the SLP lid and the SS hood? Thanks in advance for any advice!
I just bought a 2000 SS. All stock. I am wondering if there would be any benefit to replacing the stock intake lid with an aftermarket SLP lid? or should I just keep the factory setup? Any clearance issues with the SLP lid and the SS hood? Thanks in advance for any advice!
03-22-2006, 08:44 AM
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Depends. Did your SS come with some kind of blackwing lid? My SS came factory with a plain baffled air lid like would be on a Z28. I went ahead and replaced it with the SLP lid. Perfect fit, and the best price at the time. Looks pretty sharp, too. That's about the only piece I'd ever let myself purchase from SLP other than OEM SS replacement items like wheels, mats, etc.
03-22-2006, 11:21 AM
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True, get the lid. I'ts a direct fit. It also makes the engine bay appear clean, and not as cluttered. Probably one of the most easiest aftermarket installs as well; it might take 30 minutes.
03-22-2006, 12:49 PM
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Definately get a new lid. I would reccomend getting an MTI lid though rather than the SLP lid because my SLP, aswell as many others rubs my hood and it looks really bad. I dont think any other lids besides the SLP have this problem...I could be wrong though.
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03-22-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by X-JeSSter
Depends. Did your SS come with some kind of Blackwing lid?
the Blackwing lid (including hoses and fittings) is $300.00 from SLP.
my slp fits perfect and looks good, nevee heard of anyone having a prob with it
03-22-2006, 07:06 PM
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Thanks for all of the input! Just what I was looking for. I know my stock lid has the baffles, what is the Blackwing lid and what does it look like? Thanks again.
03-22-2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro Steve
Thanks for all of the input! Just what I was looking for. I know my stock lid has the baffles, what is the Blackwing lid and what does it look like? Thanks again.
and it has an oval-to-round rubber neck where it connects to the MAF sensor.
I think some SS's and all Firehawk's come with it.
03-22-2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by joecar
Check this first before you make a move;
the Blackwing lid (including hoses and fittings) is $300.00 from SLP.
the Blackwing lid (including hoses and fittings) is $300.00 from SLP.
I was implying that if he had a blackwing, he could probably just go ahead and hold on to that one 
If it was the regular baffled POS that came on my SS, replace that junk! 
03-22-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by X-JeSSter
Re-read I was implying that if he had a blackwing, he could probably just go ahead and hold on to that one If it was the regular baffled POS that came on my SS, replace that junk!
I was implying that if he had a blackwing, he could probably just go ahead and hold on to that one If it was the regular baffled POS that came on my SS, replace that junk!
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If his SS is a 2000, and it's the stock lid, then it's not a Blackwing. They weren't available in 2000. I think the only year that SLP offered them as an option was 2002.
