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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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I've just purchase by second LS1, '02 WS6 6-speed, and I'm looking to buy an air intake set up. Problem is I'm not sure which is the better set up? Any advice on which one adds the most hp? Is the SLP cold air intake capturing air in front of the radiator worth it?
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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FTRA or BGRA. Either one of them seals your airbox and yanks in plenty more air. Personally though I did the Free Ram Air mod and deinfetely picked up some power. Very evident when I hit WOT. Good luck!

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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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Since you have a ws6 I would get the BGRA.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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FTRA or BGRA. Either one of them seals your airbox and yanks in plenty more air. Personally though I did the Free Ram Air mod and deinfetely picked up some power. Very evident when I hit WOT. Good luck!

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Brad, thanks for the info. I wasn't familiar with either one of these systems but after doing some research it looks like the BGRA would bring the best results.

Anyone else have an opinion?
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Old May 7, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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the bgra is a good choice for a ram air.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by '72vettebaby
Brad, thanks for the info. I wasn't familiar with either one of these systems but after doing some research it looks like the BGRA would bring the best results.

Anyone else have an opinion?
I agree, and no problem man, keep us up to date on how your modding goes. we're here to help.

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Old May 7, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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Default Anyone selling a BGRA setup?

If anyone's looking to sell their BGRA cold air intake please drop me a line with a price.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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I agree, and no problem man, keep us up to date on how your modding goes. we're here to help.

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I'm sure you can use an aftermarket lid but can you use SLP's aftermarket cold air induction picking up cold air from underneath in front of the radiator?

Also is the BGRA beter than SLP's "FlowPac" which uses a high flow lid and the cold air induction from underneath on a '02 WS6?
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are there any free air mods for an SS???
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Originally Posted by 1LE LS1
are there any free air mods for an SS???
FRA
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what is FRA???
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what is FRA???
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