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FTP High Flow Clear 85mm LS1 Air Lid
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Granatelli Cold Air Lid
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1.43%
SDPC Air Lid
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SLP Blackwing
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44.29%
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Whats the best Lid

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Old 05-24-2009, 09:43 AM
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Ya if this is your first mod get the SLP, they can be had for like 50 bucks, take the rest of the cash you save and get a summit UD pulley
Old 05-24-2009, 01:02 PM
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i dont have a ls1 my cars a 95 i did the front end swap ATM i have a short CAI i have exhaust w/ no cats, headders , and a performance top end on the way. i also have a rear mount turbo kit sittin in a box here in my hotel room if i decide to go F/I low psi. just waitin till my suspensions all good before i complete the motor... i just didnt wanna have to 'upgrade' the same upgrade lol why not get the best the first time around ? is the FTP 85 MM best till the 100mm is released ?
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Originally Posted by Striker
SLP made a revision on their lids and are supposedly now fitting much better then before.
I have had my SLP Lid since 2000 and it fits fine....
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SLP, mine fits great.
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My SLP lid fits like crap. Im voting for the Fast toys clear lid. Thats the one Im going to replace my slp with.
Old 05-24-2009, 07:39 PM
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I have the mti carbon fiber lid, goes good with the underhood dress up. Didnt really get it for performance purposes.
Old 05-24-2009, 07:40 PM
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My SLP fits fine. Ill be getting a clear lid soon though they look sweet
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I have an SLp and it doesnt fit too well get the FTP, you can grow into it, thats what i wish i would of done. The bad side is the FTP is still pretty new so there hard to find used. So its gonna cost a little more cash.
Old 05-24-2009, 08:20 PM
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I have an SLP Lid. I fits a little crooked on the lower airbox, but it seems to seal up. Probably cuz I used some weatherstripping to do just that.
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Ya'll need to remember you could take some hot oil or a heat go and expand your current lids to 100mm if you wanted. Also everyone needs to realize have the MAF fit inside the klid is not a good thing. It needs to sit flush withe lid to prevent turbulence and allow for a smooth air flow through the MAF to allow better air flow readings
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New SLP lid fits great and seals perfectly.
Old 05-25-2009, 12:16 AM
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on a stock intake manifold.. a lid is a lid... slp.. whisper. blah blah..

now when your gettin into a FAST combo you need the lid with the biggest possible mouth/opening. no sence in having a 90-92mm intake with a <78 mm lid eh?
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did FTP lid 85mm fix the rubbing problem yet???????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! fucked up my hood badd
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I've had my SLP lid for two years and it fits well. The weather stripping is a necessity for a better seal on them.
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Originally Posted by daryn c
on a stock intake manifold.. a lid is a lid... slp.. whisper. blah blah..
Some fit like crap though.
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When I had the stock MAF I had an SLP lid which fit very well. I also liked the plastic it was made out and I liked the price.

Now I have the FTP 85mm lid which is good as well.
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UPD makes the most power on our testing
Old 05-25-2009, 09:03 PM
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A lid is a lid. They all do the same exact thing. It's a personal choice based on aesthetics.
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Originally Posted by dmcgill
A lid is a lid. They all do the same exact thing. It's a personal choice based on aesthetics.

Bulllllllsh*****tttt.... Ive tested 6 different lids on a 500 rwhp n/a fbody...ive seen 20 rwhp between brands.

Our testing was done with very large fans in front of the car with the hood closed to simulate real world conditions.

The best being UPD's 90mm lid, followed by Fast toys 90mm raised deal (4 rwhp less), followed by most of the other brands...

Also, the worst was the K&N filtercharger with the metal radiator shroud piece that blocks off flow below the filter. With the hood open it makes good #'s, with the hood closed, it lost 20 rwhp. We cut the metal shroud bottom and picked up 5rwhp but still lowest results with hood closed.
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What is this UPD lid all of you are talking about?


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