View Poll Results: Pick one of the following based on performance.
FIPK Intake
16
14.41%
A Lid
92
82.88%
Other option (please specify)
3
2.70%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll
Settle it Once and for All!!! - FIPK vs LID
On The Tree
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 152
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From: Ocala, Florida
I run an FIPK.
It's more than just a plastic tube..
The way it's designed, it reminds me of a Halltech on a 'Vette.
You replace your entire upper radiator support with a very well made metal panel.
I also run an Ultra Z hood .
I had a bad experience using a FTRA/MTI lid when it made my car run hotter.
I need to look into that SLP cold air deal,though.
One thing I DIDN'T like about the K&N was the IAT placement.
it pulls the IAT wire too much.
I solved that by re-pinning the harness for the IAT in my LS6 MAF.
It's more than just a plastic tube..
The way it's designed, it reminds me of a Halltech on a 'Vette.
You replace your entire upper radiator support with a very well made metal panel.
I also run an Ultra Z hood .
I had a bad experience using a FTRA/MTI lid when it made my car run hotter.
I need to look into that SLP cold air deal,though.
One thing I DIDN'T like about the K&N was the IAT placement.
it pulls the IAT wire too much.
I solved that by re-pinning the harness for the IAT in my LS6 MAF.
On The Tree
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Ocala, Florida
I actually looked at the Volant (SP?) but went with the FIPK after much research. I know the Volant is sealed to the hood, but as I posted earlier, I ran AutoTap and never witnessed any significant heat soak that concerned me. Probably just personal choice?
TECH Regular
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 458
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From: Marissa, Il
Thats cool! I dont care for the filter setup on the volant, I like the FIPK better. It is just the thought of the volant being sealed up. Just my preference.
like someone else already said the best intake hands down for performance is
lid & some sort or ram air (sux2bu, custom, FTRA)...
i think the fipk is a good system so is the volant but they both are not able to allow for the use of ram air to the potential of a lid...i.e. pressurization inside the intake...
if there were no ram air systems out there, then it would be a different story...
lid & some sort or ram air (sux2bu, custom, FTRA)...
i think the fipk is a good system so is the volant but they both are not able to allow for the use of ram air to the potential of a lid...i.e. pressurization inside the intake...
if there were no ram air systems out there, then it would be a different story...
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 669
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From: College Station/La Porte, TX
I have had both. The volant CAI and a clear MTI lid. And after making the swap over to a lid I wont ever go back. The lid is much cleaner than the open style. With an exposed air filter i feel that is gets the filter dirtier and also subjects it to more engine heat. I noticed no difference at the track at all, but have not have a dyno pull with a lid yet to compare that way. Also, i use a wix paper filter now so i don't have to worry about filter oil getting on the MAF and throwing off the pcm, plus there is evidence that goes both ways as far as which performs better so I don't care about that. Basically i have a better peace of mind knowing i have the "cleaner" lid style filter setup.
Go with a lid!!
Go with a lid!!
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 396
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ive got an mti lid with the free ram air mod, made a good difference, def. do the FRA mod if you get it, it flows so much air up there it leaves a stripe on your filter, be sure to keep it clean though, you get some bugs packed into there
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so what is the general consensus here people? My ride came with the fipkII, everyone says lid lid lid....how many lid guys have had a fipk or are these just opinions? so should I loose it and go for stock type lid setup? I opened the psuedo nose ducts behind the grille to do brake ducts but could also do ram air...If I go back to the lid type what do i need to buy????? Thanks for your time
TECH Regular
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 404
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From: Harvester Mo.
I voted FIPK, that is what I have on now. I have both and had the lid origionally then I saw the FIPK and thought that is closer to what the Vettes have so I got one and put it on. No dyno #'s or anything, but with the FIPK I could here more of the air being sucked into the TB and more noise must mean faster right? 
Post is a little old but I was doing some searcing and came upon this. My car also came with a fipk, i was not a fan of it until I modified the radiater support the kit came with to receive outside air from the front of the car. My logged iat temps are the same as the outside temperature for the day, when sitting they do go up but as soon as you start to drive they drop quickly to outside temps showing me it is getting the coolest temps possible and absolutely no restrictions in this kit, so I'm not sold on the lid is better!
