LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

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

Slp lid install questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:11 AM
Share
  #1  
badformulaLS1's Avatar
badformulaLS1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default Slp lid install questions
I just got an slp lid. Going to be my cars very first mod. On ls1howto.com it talks about removing and replacing the MAF. Is this required?
Reply
0
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:17 AM
Share
  #2  
LS-ONE_DAY's Avatar
LS-ONE_DAY
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 2
From: Westminster, MD
Default
You pull it off the intake yes. It comes off with the stock airbox and then you have have to force in into the neck of the SLP lid. It helps if you warm up the plastic on the lid first sometimes.

http://projectmeanjean.weebly.com/sl...ll--81911.html
Reply
0
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:27 AM
Share
  #3  
babbage1109's Avatar
babbage1109
11 Second Club
10 Year Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,646
Likes: 1
From: Southside,Indiana
Default
I'd take a dremel to the lip of the maf or buy a coupler instead of forcing it in the lid. It is a pain in the *** to get back out if you ever need to.
Reply
0
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:38 AM
Share
  #4  
badformulaLS1's Avatar
badformulaLS1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default
Ok but I don't need a new MAF right?
Reply
0
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 12:06 PM
Share
  #5  
mean_greenZ's Avatar
mean_greenZ
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 1
Default
No..you keep the one you have.
Reply
0
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 12:15 PM
Share
  #6  
badformulaLS1's Avatar
badformulaLS1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default
Alright thanks. Just wanted to be sure before I started because on ls1howto he replaces the MAF with a new one.
Reply
0
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 12:43 PM
Share
  #7  
99Bluz28's Avatar
99Bluz28
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,705
Likes: 12
From: C. V., Kalifornia
Default
You'll definitely want to heat up the neck of the lid to install the factory mafs into the slp lid (hot, not mildly warm). A hair dryer will work get it hot but it'll take a little longer then using a heat gun, and someone to keep the heat on neck while you persuade the mafs into the lid will make install go quicker.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Aug 6, 2012 | 05:34 PM
Share
  #8  
justin hover's Avatar
justin hover
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default
^^^exactly what I did^^^
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 6, 2012 | 06:06 PM
Share
  #9  
badformulaLS1's Avatar
badformulaLS1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default
Just installed it now. It was way simpler than the write ups make it sound. The MAF wasn't that difficult to squeeze in either. Not super noticable gain but I can feel it pull just a tad quicker when I step on it.
Reply
0
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:58 AM
Share
  #10  
Blownbayou's Avatar
Blownbayou
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 653
Likes: 6
From: South Louisiana
Default
do the freebie ram air mod too..... every little bit helps
Reply
0
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 10:29 AM
Share
  #11  
badformulaLS1's Avatar
badformulaLS1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default
Originally Posted by Blownbayou
do the freebie ram air mod too..... every little bit helps
I was thinking about that. If I do that can I still put in a ram air system (fast toys, slp, ect) to gain even more power or is the free mod the same thing?
Reply
0
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 11:07 AM
Share
  #12  
02'Andy's Avatar
02'Andy
11 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Camden, DE
Default
You pretty much have to do the free ram air mod for the ram air scoops (SSRA, Chris1313, FTRA, etc) to work during their installs anyway, no harm in doing it early.
Reply
0
Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:28 PM
Share
  #13  
badformulaLS1's Avatar
badformulaLS1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default
Originally Posted by 02'Andy
You pretty much have to do the free ram air mod for the ram air scoops (SSRA, Chris1313, FTRA, etc) to work during their installs anyway, no harm in doing it early.
Oh alright sweet. Didn't know that. I'll probably do that tomorrow. Thanks.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
Generation III External Engine
View Next Unread
Alternator Help




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:13 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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