SLP lid issue
03-17-2011, 06:23 PM
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SLP lid issue Ok, well I have never in my life seen something give me more hell than this thing. If my motor mounts were letting my engine sag AT ALL, would it cause the tabs on the lid to be a pain in the *** to get them down just barely low enough to slid into the holes? Also I couldn't get it to push down anywhere near low enough with the SLP bellow on I had to use the damn accordian. Any sggestions or help would be great.
03-17-2011, 06:36 PM
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Your motor mounts sagging can definitely cause a problem with the lid fitting. My SLP lid tabs on the back don't slide in all the way either. They slide in just enough to hold it down and be able to clip the front in. Just out of curiosity what filter are you using? Some filters can actually cause lid fitment issues as well.
As for the smooth bellows, what part isn't going on? Did you try boiling it to soften it up a little before putting it on the car???
As for the smooth bellows, what part isn't going on? Did you try boiling it to soften it up a little before putting it on the car???
03-17-2011, 07:06 PM
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Your motor mounts sagging can definitely cause a problem with the lid fitting. My SLP lid tabs on the back don't slide in all the way either. They slide in just enough to hold it down and be able to clip the front in. Just out of curiosity what filter are you using? Some filters can actually cause lid fitment issues as well.
As for the smooth bellows, what part isn't going on? Did you try boiling it to soften it up a little before putting it on the car???
As for the smooth bellows, what part isn't going on? Did you try boiling it to soften it up a little before putting it on the car???
Also should I be able to notice a difference with this lid when driving cause I don't....
03-17-2011, 07:36 PM
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^ When I had it, I had to push down a little in the center and push back on it. Get the back pins lined up, push the lid down and push back. I bought that lid back in 04 or so. The lids have shown a solid 5hp gain over stock. Not a huge SOTP difference, my Ported TB was more of a difference, but the lid will be more and more effective the farther you get into modding.
You wanna trade back? In a way I'm oddly attached to that lid and kinda wish I didn't sell it. It fit great on mine. I've got an FTP98mm lid I'm not fond of.
Ok, well I have never in my life seen something give me more hell than this thing. If my motor mounts were letting my engine sag AT ALL, would it cause the tabs on the lid to be a pain in the *** to get them down just barely low enough to slid into the holes? Also I couldn't get it to push down anywhere near low enough with the SLP bellow on I had to use the damn accordian. Any sggestions or help would be great.
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^ When I had it, I had to push down a little in the center and push back on it. Get the back pins lined up, push the lid down and push back. I bought that lid back in 04 or so. The lids have shown a solid 5hp gain over stock. Not a huge SOTP difference, my Ported TB was more of a difference, but the lid will be more and more effective the farther you get into modding.
You wanna trade back? In a way I'm oddly attached to that lid and kinda wish I didn't sell it. It fit great on mine. I've got an FTP98mm lid I'm not fond of.
You wanna trade back? In a way I'm oddly attached to that lid and kinda wish I didn't sell it. It fit great on mine. I've got an FTP98mm lid I'm not fond of.
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Maybe try trimming the bellow at an angle to take some of the pressure off the lid so it does not push it forward? That is what I did on my last TA this one I am just sticking with stocker for now theres no gain in power and stock one fits better!
