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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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i ihave the same problem with my slp lid, i did it the cheap way i drilled small holes and stuck some small stainless screws threw both got sick of it popping up
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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I attempted to set it inside the box as you pictured, but its a no go, I cant even get one side in there like that let alone 2, and its as car back as the rear tabs will possible allow (unless there is a problem with the filter and tray the filter sits in.
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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When I got the SLP flowpack, I feel like I got ripped. The K&N style filter was a joke, didn't fit right or anything. I went to napa, got a napa gold and it fits perfect.
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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I played with it for another hour, it fits the same without the filter and filter tray inside so I ruled that out as a possible problem. I noticed the left clamp when unsnapped leans way to the left (ie more than the right one leans to the right)

I took the hinges off and pulled apary the whole assembly radiator cover included which holds the filter and tray) and it appears that where the left clamp clips into the lower plastic piece is very sloppy while the right one has nice tight vertical groves for the pin to sit in. Im wondering if its too loose and the pin is slipping out and releasing the rest of the clamp

I took pictures but I dont have time to post at the moment, after my game I will
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Did you try flipping around the filter tray to see if it's pushing too far forward? Or even remove it completey for a test fit. I'm not sure what brand my lid is but it seems to fit well.
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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its a whisper and ive tried with and without the filter in, it pops either way,
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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Need to find someone close to you that's been around these cars for a while. Trouble with long distance trouble shooting.. it's all guessing
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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I am having the EXACT same problems with my whisper lid.

please let me know what changes you make
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still not working? try loosing up all your clamps and foucs on the lid. then once you get the lid to fit then tighten up the maf and bellow..etc
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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I had the same problem and just dremeled about half an inch off the portion that leads to the throttle body...that way the hose that leads to the throttle body wasnt pushing on the lid as much. Hasnt popped off once sense
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by suburbanlife866
I had the same problem and just dremeled about half an inch off the portion that leads to the throttle body...that way the hose that leads to the throttle body wasnt pushing on the lid as much. Hasnt popped off once sense
hmm, that sounds like my problem.

I have to REALLY push my lid in to the slots and try and snap a clip on. Even then, the clamp usually pops off and the lid slides forward.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dpw41285
still not working? try loosing up all your clamps and foucs on the lid. then once you get the lid to fit then tighten up the maf and bellow..etc
done this already, and I loosened the tray under the filter to see if that helped at all.


Originally Posted by WheelmanWS6
hmm, that sounds like my problem.

I have to REALLY push my lid in to the slots and try and snap a clip on. Even then, the clamp usually pops off and the lid slides forward.
I have the exact same lid and filter combo you do. I was supposed to get the holly power shot filter but ThunderRacing was out of them and they were on a long backorder so they just sent me the K&N one instead
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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I have the same lid and have had the same problem. I have tried every suggestion listed to try and fix it. after months of messing with tha lid i got it where one side would stay down the other wouldnt so i duct taped the clamp that wouldnt stay down lol. After a while i got sick of looking at the tape on the lid so i tried everything !!!! i could think of to get it to work. Best i was able to get it was staying clamped for a week or so at a time however if i gave it a lot of gas it would pop back off. My final solution that took care of it , ! ... FIPK
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Need to find someone close to you that's been around these cars for a while. Trouble with long distance trouble shooting.. it's all guessing
im close, i live in North America too!!!!
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