Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

New Lid and having issues!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:25 PM
  #1  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default New Lid and having issues!!!!

Just picked up a used PPO Stealth Air box system for $40. I know not many people have used these and the search got me no where.

Issue I'm having is that it doesnt fit...at all. the Lid itself is about 1.5 times larger than OG and it uses a huge Z06 K&N filter
The part number says that it fits LS1 trans am 1998-2002..I have a 99'

With the bottom of the air box bolted down to the existing hole, and the 2"rubber adapter to connect LID to MAF... the MAF is so close to the Throttle body, it is literally on top of it...theres no room for a smooth bellow or even stock accordion bellow from MAF to the Throttle body.

Has anyone heard anything about the PPO Stealth Box and its fitment on a non WS6 car? I was really excited to get this on and after about an hour and 40 mins I'm here calling for your help...any ideas please
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:55 PM
  #2  
dr_whigham's Avatar
The Scammer Hammer
Veteran: Marine Corps
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,717
Likes: 24
From: Lafayette, LA
Default

There's been a few guys here run those.

See if these threads help at all

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ealth-lid.html

Here's one for sale (40 bucks, you did GREAT) but take a look and see if you have everything this guy does

https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...h-air-box.html
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 06:36 PM
  #3  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default

Originally Posted by dr_whigham
There's been a few guys here run those.

See if these threads help at all

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ealth-lid.html

Here's one for sale (40 bucks, you did GREAT) but take a look and see if you have everything this guy does

https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...h-air-box.html
Yeah i know a few have but they are near extinct by now lol.
thanks , the guy selling his the only difference is that his front coupler(one attached to lid itself) looks like its cut on an angle mine is straight both sides
So maybe ill slice my coupler up some, to get the angle of the dangle corrected
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:34 AM
  #4  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default

So i went out and bought a few different Fernco "smooth bellows" to cut and try and make the system fit...better but still not fitting. Also if I do get it all to fit....is there any issues moving the MAF closer to the throttle body?
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 11:50 AM
  #5  
dr_whigham's Avatar
The Scammer Hammer
Veteran: Marine Corps
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,717
Likes: 24
From: Lafayette, LA
Default

Post some pics so we can see what you're working with. You may need to get a 22 or 30 degree silicone bellow and cut it to fit.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 09:30 PM
  #6  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default pics

Sorry its been a while to get these pics up, been working non-stop. Anyways here's a pic of the stock setup with MAf and all included....and then a pic of the PPO Stealth in which there is about 3.25-3.5 inches from the lid to the throttle body....no MAF of bellow included....
I've bought so much rubber couplers cutting and trying to make this even get close to fitting no luck.
Attached Thumbnails New Lid and having issues!!!!-stock-intake.jpg   New Lid and having issues!!!!-stealth-lid.jpg  
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 10:11 PM
  #7  
dr_whigham's Avatar
The Scammer Hammer
Veteran: Marine Corps
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,717
Likes: 24
From: Lafayette, LA
Default

I'd shave the neck of the lid back as much as needed, if that is indeed hard plastic I'm seeing and not a bellow. Remember that things old... long before the time of the "one size fits all." Modification may be required.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:09 PM
  #8  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default

Originally Posted by dr_whigham
I'd shave the neck of the lid back as much as needed, if that is indeed hard plastic I'm seeing and not a bellow. Remember that things old... long before the time of the "one size fits all." Modification may be required.
Yeah I'm just gonna have to get some time and mess with it. Was just hoping someone on here had had this lid before.
i just find it weird, it came off a guys 2001 Trans am.....mine is a 99.
oh well thanks Whigham
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-3

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-7

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

 Brett Foote
story-9

10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:16 PM
  #9  
s346k's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,433
Likes: 1
From: johnson co.
Default

did he have an sd tune on his car? if so that might account for the fact it fit his and not yours.

just remove what's needed to make it work. keep it simple..
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:28 PM
  #10  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default

Originally Posted by s346k
did he have an sd tune on his car? if so that might account for the fact it fit his and not yours.

just remove what's needed to make it work. keep it simple..
an SD tune?? what would that do fitment wise of the lid??
if i could only toss out that damn MAF if would all fit fine
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:57 PM
  #11  
totalchaos's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
From: Alberta , Canada
Default

can the maf fit to the lid , then the bellows to the tb?
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:44 AM
  #12  
Fst_Byrd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Oxford,MI
Default

Originally Posted by totalchaos
can the maf fit to the lid , then the bellows to the tb?

I wish, the output of the lid isnt round, its an oblong oval so it needs to have the small 1.5 inch(was 2.5 inch but i trimmed it down as much as i could) adapter to the MAF
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:21 AM.

story-0
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-3
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-5
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE