MTI Lid install, Didnt fit
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MTI Lid install, Didnt fit Well we were putting on a smooth bellow and the lid from MTI today, we werent real happy. The bellow needed trimmed about a 1" off, which was no big deal at all and we figured that would need done anyhow. The lid was the biggest problem, I guess no lid fits perfect but this would not line up at all, no matter what we tried. The problem was the tabs, with one side lined up great the other side was way off. We tried everything, the simplest install turned into disappointment.
I will call them Monday and most likely get a refund or maybe try another one. Just blowing some stem I guess
I will call them Monday and most likely get a refund or maybe try another one. Just blowing some stem I guess
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I just installed a clear MTI lid a couple of weeks ago (along with tb bypass, K&N and my homemade FTRA) and it didn't fit like I thought it should either... after reading and searching I find that most people have this problem. It just doesn't fit as well as the stock lid...
but, on'ce I've had mine off an on a few times it seems to fit a lot better, the only real problem is getting the seal right when putting it on.
I felt like I was going to break the tabs off when installing it the first time... but I didn't... I just set the whole lid on and then push down with both hands on top of it while sliding it into place, if you have someone to help you have them try and push the tabs into the slots as you're pushing it into place...
I absolutely love mine, and with the other mods there's a pretty good seat of the pants difference
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but, on'ce I've had mine off an on a few times it seems to fit a lot better, the only real problem is getting the seal right when putting it on.
I felt like I was going to break the tabs off when installing it the first time... but I didn't... I just set the whole lid on and then push down with both hands on top of it while sliding it into place, if you have someone to help you have them try and push the tabs into the slots as you're pushing it into place...
I absolutely love mine, and with the other mods there's a pretty good seat of the pants difference
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Originally Posted by 00Pontiac
I just installed a clear MTI lid a couple of weeks ago (along with tb bypass, K&N and my homemade FTRA) and it didn't fit like I thought it should either... after reading and searching I find that most people have this problem. It just doesn't fit as well as the stock lid...
but, on'ce I've had mine off an on a few times it seems to fit a lot better, the only real problem is getting the seal right when putting it on.
I felt like I was going to break the tabs off when installing it the first time... but I didn't... I just set the whole lid on and then push down with both hands on top of it while sliding it into place, if you have someone to help you have them try and push the tabs into the slots as you're pushing it into place...
I absolutely love mine, and with the other mods there's a pretty good seat of the pants difference
but, on'ce I've had mine off an on a few times it seems to fit a lot better, the only real problem is getting the seal right when putting it on.
I felt like I was going to break the tabs off when installing it the first time... but I didn't... I just set the whole lid on and then push down with both hands on top of it while sliding it into place, if you have someone to help you have them try and push the tabs into the slots as you're pushing it into place...
I absolutely love mine, and with the other mods there's a pretty good seat of the pants difference
, it just wasnt going no matter what. The tabs were just way to much, we gave up. I figured if it is off this bad they are getting it back, I will see how there customer service handles this and keep you updated.
Originally Posted by Lucian
had my MTI lid for 3 years now and am having no cracking problems. Yet it is not exactly flush on the driver side. Also, the tabs will pop off sometimes if not on perfectly.
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GMHTP says that the SLP lid fits really well, but i dont think they have a clear one though. That is the first time ive seen a clear lid and it really looks cool, I would get one but this thread doesnt exactly sell it for me.... 
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Hate to say.. but I don't care if you had 10 people "try" to install the lid. If none of you got it to work it's 99.9% installer error.
BTW.. what "bellows" are you trying to use?
BTW.. what "bellows" are you trying to use?
Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Hate to say.. but I don't care if you had 10 people "try" to install the lid. If none of you got it to work it's 99.9% installer error.
BTW.. what "bellows" are you trying to use?
BTW.. what "bellows" are you trying to use?
I've had 2 TSP lids, and they've both fit excellent. With this particular MTI, there was absolutely no way we were going to be able to install it. We should have got a picture...
The bellows that was bought was MTI's (also like LS1 Motorsports style).
And explain to me how if "even 10 people" attempted to install the lid, it would be all of the installers who were the problem, rather than just the lid?
As many lids that they've pumped out, i'm sure there are some that slip away that just aren't going to fit.
Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Hate to say.. but I don't care if you had 10 people "try" to install the lid. If none of you got it to work it's 99.9% installer error.
BTW.. what "bellows" are you trying to use?
BTW.. what "bellows" are you trying to use?
Last edited by UMI Performance; Aug 9, 2004 at 02:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by m1key99WS6
My TSP Smoked clear lid fits perfectly and has never came off.
I have seen it WAY too many times. They can and will be installed wrong.
LOL.. that's easy to explain if you were all doing it wrong! It's not uncommon.
Out of the dozen or so lids that I have sold, I've had to either help install or provide phone install advise to half of them. It's bad enough that I install them for people that are local!
Originally Posted by DMNSPD
And explain to me how if "even 10 people" attempted to install the lid, it would be all of the installers who were the problem, rather than just the lid?
Out of the dozen or so lids that I have sold, I've had to either help install or provide phone install advise to half of them. It's bad enough that I install them for people that are local!
Originally Posted by WILWAXU
I have seen it WAY too many times. They can and will be installed wrong.
LOL.. that's easy to explain if you were all doing it wrong! It's not uncommon.
Out of the dozen or so lids that I have sold, I've had to either help install or provide phone install advise to half of them. It's bad enough that I install them for people that are local!
LOL.. that's easy to explain if you were all doing it wrong! It's not uncommon.
Out of the dozen or so lids that I have sold, I've had to either help install or provide phone install advise to half of them. It's bad enough that I install them for people that are local!
Nonetheless, I took your comment personally and I shouldn't have - we're only on the internet. Trust me though, the lid will not fit.
Originally Posted by jdp244
Does the TSP lid look like the MTI clear lid? If i buy a clear lid i want it clear not with shop logos and all that stuff....
