Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 01:07 PM
  #1  
Ragtop 99's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 9,491
Likes: 1
From: Bethesda, MD
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

The lid is a proven mod. FRA has nothing to do with the lid. Those were my first 2 mods. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 01:13 PM
  #2  
Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.'s Avatar
LS1Tech Premium Sponsor
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 4,399
Likes: 5
From: Lubbock, Texas
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

Yep, what Ragtop said! FRA will get more cool air coming in, but you'll still have to enter the stock lid. Do both, and you'll love it. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
__________________
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:00 PM
  #3  
99 Trans Am's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

My first mod was the Direct-Flo lid, I noticed a difference right away. The following weeek I did the FRA, and I noticed even more of a gain. Do both, you won't regret it!
Good luck!
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:35 PM
  #4  
RPM WS6's Avatar
LS1Tech Administrator
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Community Builder
Community Influencer
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 34,629
Likes: 2,550
From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

Definitely do a lid. It’s one of those basically trouble free mods that has no downside. Only proven gains!
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 03:40 PM
  #5  
Colonel's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 9,246
Likes: 3
From: Troy, AL
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

Yep, they compliment one another. Want to go one step further? Add a FTRA to the mix! <img src="images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 06:00 PM
  #6  
2QuikTA's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 2
From: IL
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

how do you do the FRA anyway?
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2001 | 09:27 PM
  #7  
MAXIMVS's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL USA
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

Do Both! the lid and FRA! that's the combo i have on my WS.6. oh and i removed the rain baffle <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

btw, here's the link to the FRA mod. top left corner click on "install documents" and you can't miss it!

http://www.installuniversity.com/
Reply
Old Nov 29, 2001 | 12:01 AM
  #8  
TATuner's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Default FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

Guys,
If I do the Free Ram Air, what good is the Lid??
It looks like all it will do is smooth out the airflow slightly?!
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 1, 2001 | 10:11 AM
  #9  
Benjamin Russick's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 0
From: Chesapeake, VA
Default Re: FRA vs. Direct Flow Lid

I agree, do the FRA & lid. I did both and then went FTRA. Very good mods...just check your air filter more often.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:45 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE