Ram Air vs SLP Air
04-15-2009, 11:29 PM
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Ram Air vs SLP Air just bought an 01 WS6. I plan on doing simple bolt ons for now, but i have a question about the SLP Ram Air kits. Are they any different besides the K&N filter then the stock Ram Air that comes in the WS6 package? Are there any performance differences?
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K&N will eventually foul your MAF, the SLP CAI
raises your inlet air temps relative to stock SS
or Ram Air hoods, and a lid is a lid. So just buy
a lid. Which you can find for less, for sure.
raises your inlet air temps relative to stock SS
or Ram Air hoods, and a lid is a lid. So just buy
a lid. Which you can find for less, for sure.
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I assume you should pair the lid with a K&N filter to see the best results...?
BUT, I have also read about MAF problems IF the K&N is cleaned incorrectly, and that some are happy with their paper filter. I've still got my (clean) stock filter. JMO based on what others have posted....
Worth looking into port and polish TB, and TB bypass too IMO.
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i have a K&N in my 2000 for what seems to be forever,, no problems with my maf, i have never cleaned it or whatnot (maf, i clean my filter maybe once or twice a year). i do have the slp maf though, maybe thats the diff... and i do only drive it roughly 3000 miles or so a year.
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Fast Toys Ram Air + Lid + Ported/Polished TB and you'll be good to go, since you already have an LS6 intake manifold.
As for the K&N filter: I've heard about the fouled MAF, but never had the problem myself. My theory is if you clean it properly, and DONT OVER-OIL the K&N, and let it dry properly (instructions say at least 24 hours... so have a spare paper filter handy)... shouldnt be a problem. I ran one for two years with no problem on my last bird before switching to a paper filter (got too lazy to clean the K&N, so it just sat in my garage. I still have it, and I am considering throwing it on my new birdie, since the cleaning kit is cheaper than buying a new paper filter and lasts longer).
As for the K&N filter: I've heard about the fouled MAF, but never had the problem myself. My theory is if you clean it properly, and DONT OVER-OIL the K&N, and let it dry properly (instructions say at least 24 hours... so have a spare paper filter handy)... shouldnt be a problem. I ran one for two years with no problem on my last bird before switching to a paper filter (got too lazy to clean the K&N, so it just sat in my garage. I still have it, and I am considering throwing it on my new birdie, since the cleaning kit is cheaper than buying a new paper filter and lasts longer).
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Fast Toys Ram Air + Lid + Ported/Polished TB and you'll be good to go, since you already have an LS6 intake manifold.
As for the K&N filter: I've heard about the fouled MAF, but never had the problem myself. My theory is if you clean it properly, and DONT OVER-OIL the K&N, and let it dry properly (instructions say at least 24 hours... so have a spare paper filter handy)... shouldnt be a problem. I ran one for two years with no problem on my last bird before switching to a paper filter (got too lazy to clean the K&N, so it just sat in my garage. I still have it, and I am considering throwing it on my new birdie, since the cleaning kit is cheaper than buying a new paper filter and lasts longer).
As for the K&N filter: I've heard about the fouled MAF, but never had the problem myself. My theory is if you clean it properly, and DONT OVER-OIL the K&N, and let it dry properly (instructions say at least 24 hours... so have a spare paper filter handy)... shouldnt be a problem. I ran one for two years with no problem on my last bird before switching to a paper filter (got too lazy to clean the K&N, so it just sat in my garage. I still have it, and I am considering throwing it on my new birdie, since the cleaning kit is cheaper than buying a new paper filter and lasts longer).
