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Old 05-21-2006, 12:17 PM
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I want to buy a lid and i've read up on the forums...so im stuck between an MTI power induction kit or a whisper lid...let me know what yall think about it and let me know. thanks!!!
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Whatever one fits your budget and you like the looks of
A lid is a lid
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no budget....dont care...just wondering if there was a particular one with a greater power gain although i know its not that much
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Flip a coin. I got the MTI lid because it has flatter sides on it and I planned on getting the NOS 5177 kit, which needs to be screwed into those sides.

If you do a little research, you'll find the phrase "A lid is a lid is a lid....", meaning they're all the same.
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No difference performance wise but the clear lids look much cooler IMHO so I'd go with one of those.
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i went with the slp lid because its not too flashy but it shows its not stock either. when it comes down to it, a lid is a lid.
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
No difference performance wise but the clear lids look much cooler IMHO so I'd go with one of those.
yep, wish i could cough up the money to get one of those.... but it already had a lid on it when i bought so...
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1

If you do a little research, you'll find the phrase "A lid is a lid is a lid...."
Lol! My name came up when i did that!
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The SLP probably fits the best. They all preform the same. GMHTP magazine had an article on them. They all preformed the same, they just though the SLP was built better.
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My clear tsp lid fit perfect but ended up cracking after about a year and a half. I now have an slp lid and it rubs on my hood
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
The SLP probably fits the best. They all preform the same. GMHTP magazine had an article on them. They all preformed the same, they just though the SLP was built better.
The SLP lid is definately built better than some of the others, but as far as fitment goes I always had trouble with mine rubbing the underside of my hood even when it was fastened down properly. Many others have also had this problem with the SLP lids. I recently switched to a clear MTI lid. It doesn't rub on the underside of my hood, and it looks real nice with my Nitro Dave's Halo spray bar.
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Originally Posted by SimC33
I want to buy a lid and i've read up on the forums...so im stuck between an MTI power induction kit or a whisper lid...let me know what yall think about it and let me know. thanks!!!
this whisper lid has a reputation of cracking. get the MTI. of course i'm partial to the SLP lid as i think it looks the best and has a great no-crack track record.
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My SLP had never hit my hood.
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Originally Posted by brad8266
My SLP had never hit my hood.
There are plenty that rub and plenty that dont. Just depends on the car I guess. Mine just happens to rub. And yes, Its installed properly. Probably will end up getting a clear mti lid soon
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Mine rubs like a mother.
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My SLP doesnt rub, fits perfect and hasnt cracked either. Ive had it for around 4 years now...
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Originally Posted by blkbird
My SLP doesnt rub, fits perfect and hasnt cracked either. Ive had it for around 4 years now...
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Most of the instances where the SLP lid rubs seem to be on the SS or WS6 hoods. I have a Z28 and have no issues with rubbing.
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SLP here!
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Originally Posted by Iron Sights
Most of the instances where the SLP lid rubs seem to be on the SS or WS6 hoods. I have a Z28 and have no issues with rubbing.
I agree. We put my old SLP lid on my girlfriend's '99 Trans Am with the stock hood, and it doesn't rub at all. When the SLP lid was on my car it rubbed bad though.



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