just installed lid and k&n....WOW

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Aug 31, 2006 | 12:22 PM

01blkz

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just installed lid and k&n....WOW

just got done installing lid i purchased (transparent) and a new k&n. i really wasn't expecting to feel the difference like i did. it is enough that in first when i punch it, the tires roll over a good amount and didn't do that before. the only thing i didn't like a ton was the fitment, wasn't the best fitment and has a few places that u can clearly see small gaps.

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:32 PM

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you might crap your pants if you do anything major to your car... LoL

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:35 PM

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Try finding some thin weatherstripping at Lowes/Home Depot and seal off the lid. I had to do mine, takes a few minutes and it's better than worrying about what's getting sucked in the engine.

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:40 PM

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I'm just looking for a lid for mine. That makes me want one even more. It's hard to believe that such a minor thing can make such a big difference.

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:41 PM

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Congrats! I remember that feeling too...Haha i need more MODS!

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:53 PM

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Funny, I remember only a slight change in sound and throttle response. You guys must have "super" F-bodies...

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:57 PM

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I felt the difference......oh, so long ago....................

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Aug 31, 2006 | 04:41 PM

matt94z

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I don't know how much mine picked up, but it spins in the upper rpm's in 1st gear now, where before it wouldn't.

Aug 31, 2006 | 04:52 PM

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eeh I think it may be your imagination. You think you should feel more power. I did have a change in sound and better throttle response though. (I'm not saying you guys are wrong by any means though) Thats really cool if you did feel more power though...

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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i once switched from a lid to stock because of warranty work. man, did my car feel like a dog afterwards! no doubt in my mind that you can feel a difference.

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:26 PM

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well....i just didn't expect a lid and filter to do so much....headers are sitting in garage!

thats where you will fill the difference my friend.

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:31 PM

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and hear...

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:53 PM

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Man I have gone thrugh 3 different brand lids now, and felt that sensation every single time! hahahahahah.... J/K

When I first got mine it made pretty good difference in the upper end and you can hear the air gets sucked in now which was the best part. Now I have finally settle down to my 4th lid, which is kind of a funny, because the lid that I have now which I like the most out of all is the stock BlackWing lid that the SLP optioned cars has.

Aug 31, 2006 | 07:48 PM

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you might crap your pants if you do anything major to your car... LoL

Aug 31, 2006 | 09:14 PM

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eeh I think it may be your imagination. You think you should feel more power. ..

well i know its not my imagination that the wheels now roll over a good amount all the way through first, when they didn't before. i think the lid and filter together add a good amount of power considering the mod.