SLP Lid Question
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I'm on my second SLP lid (different car) and I bought this one because the last one fit great. I have a K&N and the gasket fits fine with the lid. No hood rub at all. Also, the SLP kid has the provision for the AIR tube on '00+ cars.
I also have the SLP lid. Usually it doesn't fit because of USER ERROR. The front lip tucks in, that's where I got confused. If installed correctly it fits perfectly and it is very sturdy.
I too have an slp lid and it fits great. If the front lip isn't tucked it it will not fit correctly. I have never had a hood rubbing issue. I also have the slp smooth bellow and it is a quality piece.
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From: Kent WA
Originally Posted by mattjigga00
Overall, which would be the best bang for the buck along with quality, SLP or MTI lid? I am considering buying one very soon. Also, are they easy to install??
And yes, very easy to install... about on par with installing a game in your X-Box.
Running the SLP lid here with no problems. I didn't put a new gasket for the K&N on the lid and it seals fine. When you press up on the filter from underneath (FRA), it doesn't move at all.
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Originally Posted by 67SS&99Z28
I too have an slp lid and it fits great. If the front lip isn't tucked it it will not fit correctly. I have never had a hood rubbing issue. I also have the slp smooth bellow and it is a quality piece.
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From: Ozark
I bought a SLP lid two weeks ago for my '01, fits great, no it did not come with any special seal, i do have a K&N also, in GMHTP test the SLP lid performed as well as MTI did on the drag strip test, but SLP did MUCH better on the dyno, read the test again
Last edited by RomanK; Apr 8, 2005 at 07:31 PM.
SLP lid, no issues whatsoever. Fits great. Only thing I had to do was call K&N, and they sent me another seal, the first seal was on the stock lid.
About removing the fins from the stock lid, you still have the huge air chambers after the lid.
About removing the fins from the stock lid, you still have the huge air chambers after the lid.
....BUT i have a clear patch on the hood so it doesnt get scratched 
Originally Posted by tboysen00
have a slp lid, fits like ****, rubs the hood, latches or whatever fall of imediatley. POS
Originally Posted by Another_User
WTF are you guys all talking about? My lid has never rubbed the hood. And it is actually made out of the best quality plastic of all the lids, the same stuff the OEM lids are made out of (whatever that is), which cracks far less than other types of lids. Just my .02.
I love my SLP lid, I once had a problem with the lid rubbing once due to the hood Height was not ajusted properly. Reajusted it, nows all fine. 
Personally I think my SLP lid fits great, you can see it on my site below. I knnow SLP has some porr products, but IMO the lid is not one of them. This thing is pretty stout from what I can tell.
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From: Yorktown, NY
Originally Posted by SLP LS1
Question is why are you buying an SLP lid? They rub the hood(damaging paint) and they don't fit good at all!!!
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Originally Posted by camaroRS92
Is the "aftermarket" SLP lid the same exact lid that came on the 345 hp optioned cars?
1) It appears to be just as sturdy as the stock lid, which is nice.
2) The hole going towards the MAF is shaped like an oval, just like the regular stock lid. I am quite positive this is per GMs requirement that the lid was to work properly with the stock MAF (not throw all the trims off like the aftermarket lid). I would recommend the Blackwing lid over a regular SLP lid if you are worried about fueling issues. I think it would be easier to tune too.