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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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Prob going to order the LS-1 motorsports lid + Filter from Q-mile Perf.
75+50$$. Looks to be the best deal. Now i have a few ?'s...

1.) Out of the CAIs availible for us 2000 z-28 guys, which way would you go, ftra, ssra, or the slp? One is 199, the other 169 and the other 139. Anybody know which flows best, or best bang for the buck?

2.) Which bellow should i go w/ the direct flow one from Q-mile Perf, or the SLP one? (mind you, its for a 2000 z-28).

3.)I found a place to get the full SLP "LoudMouth" Catback w/ 3.5 Slashcut tips, for 309.99+40 for shipping. Anybody know of any better deals out there for a brand new kit like this one?
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:18 AM
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1) FTRA or the SSRA (newer Austin version).
2) Bellow mods haven't proven much gain.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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I picked up the SLP CAI from Stealth. Seems like a well made item.

http://www.stealthperf.com/cgi-bin/store/21033.html

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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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Umm... would that $50 filter be the one GM sez not
to use, or they won't honor yout warranty? 'Cause
any regular filter will be plenty good enough and
about 4 bucks.

Just get the lid.

Of the CAI options, any -but- the stainless SLP if
what you're after is minimum inlet air temps.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Umm... would that $50 filter be the one GM sez not
to use, or they won't honor yout warranty? 'Cause
any regular filter will be plenty good enough and
about 4 bucks.

Just get the lid.

Of the CAI options, any -but- the stainless SLP if
what you're after is minimum inlet air temps.

1.) Its not worth the 50 bucks to get K&N??
2.) What im after is the max gains/flow from my cai. So your saying the SLP one is no good?
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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1.) No I dont think the $50 is worth it for a K&N. I have one but it came with my lid. Just use a paper one.
2.) Bellows dont improve flow that much at all and if you really want them just go to Home Depot and get you a 3by3 fernco tube.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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There's nothin' wrong with the K&N.
Just switch it out before going to the dealer. 1 minute of your time.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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Now for LM anybody know a better deal from any of our sponsors? I found it for 309+40 for shipping, for the whole kit.
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Originally Posted by LS1ownzYOU
Now for LM anybody know a better deal from any of our sponsors? I found it for 309+40 for shipping, for the whole kit.
You can check the parts for sale forum on this board sometimes you can get a really good deal.I got slp lt y-pipe and corsa cat back for 600.just have to be patient
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And for a lid, is there really any diff. between the SLP, Q-mile Perf, and whisper MS lids?
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1ownzYOU
And for a lid, is there really any diff. between the SLP, Q-mile Perf, and whisper MS lids?
Not really, GM HP magizine just did a big right up on this. There all pretty much the same.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:03 AM
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Alright thanks, ill prob end up going w/ the slp one. It looks cool lol.
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Found a cheaper place for the Catback, stealths got it for 295 not 305 :-). Theyv got decent prices on most of there stuff. Anybody else order from them? If so hows there shipping rates/time of arrival?
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anybody... lol. Also they answer emails very quickly which is a good thing!
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