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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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i have seen a bunch of lids being sold, but i have no idea which one is the best. give me your feedback, also what to look for when purchasing a airbox lid, and how many sizes are there, is SLP one of the good ones?
please let me know
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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honestly, from what i have read they all perform bout the same! Geat the one you like, either cheapest or one that you think looks the best.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Pick a lid, any lid.
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Be carefull w/ the filters though K&N are supposed to have a fittment problem, I never had a problem with mine. Some people say the hollley power shot fit the best.
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like they said any lid. i like the look of my slp lid
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I just installed the MTI clear lid and K&N filter. These were a perfect fit together and the look is unbelievable. But you should pick a lid that you like there is no right or wrong.
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i'd consider looking for a used one in the FS section, it would save you a couple bucks. and like everyone else said, a lid is a lid.
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Pick a lid that fits and doesn't hit the hood!!!! Donaldson Blackwing!!!!
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Originally Posted by road_warrior
i have seen a bunch of lids being sold, but i have no idea which one is the best. give me your feedback, also what to look for when purchasing a airbox lid, and how many sizes are there, is SLP one of the good ones?
please let me know
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Don't buy the SLP one, rubs against the hood and the fitting to the box isn't that great!!!
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An old Camaro Performers Mag flogged 6 lids. They all gained about 5 hp over the stock lid. It seemed that SLP had the best fit and the smoothest inside.
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one that is made for the LS1
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i love my tsp smoked lid, and it looks great too!
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tsp lid. had an slp sold it for tsp.
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Buy the cheapest intact and functional lid you can possibly buy. Used, of course.
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Originally Posted by hllywd
An old Camaro Performers Mag flogged 6 lids. They all gained about 5 hp over the stock lid. It seemed that SLP had the best fit and the smoothest inside.
I read that too. It also said that the MTI lid fit a little loose. Is that true because I really like looktheir carbon fiber lid.
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You could always go K&N FIPK II...

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Originally Posted by SLP LS1
Don't buy the SLP one, rubs against the hood and the fitting to the box isn't that great!!!

I have the SLP and it fits great with no rubbing
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Originally Posted by road_warrior
...What lid for my LS1?...
An aftermarket one.

They are all about the same. I have an MTI carbon fiber lid on both of my cars.


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I would use the TSP Lid. Whisper Lid's fit like crap and break easy.
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