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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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Ok guys, I am getting the Clear TSP Air Lid, Is that a good Choice for a Clear Lid?
SEcondly, i want to go with a blue and chrome scheme under the hood. The Kool Blue air filter is Blue. Right now I have the K&N. Is there going to be any differnece betweent he two as far as H.P. and gas Mileage? With the K&N i gained about 1 mpg more, h.p. was unknown.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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You will see no gain switching b/t the two. Yes you chose one of the best lids on the market. If you are going for the blue/chrome scheme under the hood you should go for the Kool Blue one. Good Luck man.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:21 PM
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I figure i am going to have to get a new air filter anyways, due to my Free Ram Air Mod, my filter is getting pretty dark on the bottom.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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Go with the cool blue. Your not gonna see a difference in the two as far as hp. The cool blue will look good with your color scheme.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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my holley is blue and it fits perfectly (no gaskets) with the tsp lid. Thats why i chose it. didn't want any lame fitment issues.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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anyone have any pics of their engine bay with the clear lid,a nd a blue filter. Or a blue and chrome scheme? thanks.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by samz28
my holley is blue and it fits perfectly (no gaskets) with the tsp lid. Thats why i chose it. didn't want any lame fitment issues.
I agree, I like the Holley two...its well made
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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go with a filter that you don't have to use a gasket...
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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Where can I get this Blue Holley Filter?
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Kool Blue ... K&N Red ... Lime Green ... Titty Pink ...

They all flow bout the same. Get a black lid and you won't need to worry about the color of the oil any of them use on the filter.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tin Indian
Kool Blue ... K&N Red ... Lime Green ... Titty Pink ...

They all flow bout the same. Get a black lid and you won't need to worry about the color of the oil any of them use on the filter.
nah, made up my mind, i am definately going clear.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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I think the K&N fits better with some lids and the Holley with others. Try using a Holley with an MTI lid. I've heard it doesn't work so well. I know my K&N fits great with my MTI lid.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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If you already have a K&N just get some Cool Blue oil and once you clean the K&N re-oil it with the blue oil.

No reason that shouldn't work.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 03:03 AM
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Where can you buy Kool Blue Air Filter? Which Sponsor?
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by black02TA
Where can I get this Blue Holley Filter?
The TSP Site has the Holley Filter, you can just order it with your lid.
Have Fun, Ed
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Colonel
I think the K&N fits better with some lids and the Holley with others. Try using a Holley with an MTI lid. I've heard it doesn't work so well. I know my K&N fits great with my MTI lid.
Actually, I've heard exactly the opposite. I've heard the K&N's have fitting issues, so that's why I went with the Holley for my MTI lid. Oh well, if it works for both of us, that's all that matters
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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Check this Out:

K&N Vs. Kool Blue


Hope this helps
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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i got a POS SLP lid, and the K&N didnt fit with the supplied gasket, so i bought some foam tape...still didnt fit right
so i bought a GREEN filter and it fits perfectly
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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I found the KOOL Blue Air Filter in JEGS.
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