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Aug 30, 2007 | 06:13 PM

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Just bought a clear MTI lid, problem?

I just installed an MTI Clear lid.
Buttoned it up, and got home to check everything out, and the clips that hold it on where off, and it had slid forward out of the tab holders..
what can I do to fix this??
is there a fix?

thanks

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:18 PM

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what kind of air filter do you have?

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:21 PM

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ive heard of some ppl taking out the filter tray to get that lid to fit right especially with a k&n filter, personally i dont have this problem i have an slp lid

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:33 PM

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K&N is what I have in there...

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:34 PM

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this might help you out. mine did the same thing until i cut out the back then no problems.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....8&postcount=10

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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i've heard the k&n sits up a little higher the the others

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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so the Filter box gets in the way of the Maf sensor, and the lid??
I will have to fix that tonight..
Thanks

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Aug 30, 2007 | 06:41 PM

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i've heard the k&n sits up a little higher the the others

I didnt put the gasket on the lid, maybe that will help after I cut away the box a little ..

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:43 PM

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there was a gasket on the lid?

Aug 30, 2007 | 06:47 PM

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no the filter camw with one.. didnt put it on tho.

Aug 30, 2007 | 08:45 PM

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this might help you out. mine did the same thing until i cut out the back then no problems.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....8&postcount=10

Wow, you really had to cut the plastic base out to get it to fit? I know it is different variables but I have the SLP bellows and lid and a Delphi 85mm MAF (and 3 3/4" ID sylicone coupler between the MAF and lid) and it makes "light" contact with the base but no nead to cut. I have no contact with the hood either.

Aug 30, 2007 | 09:07 PM

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yep on both my Z28 (stock) and my boys WS6 (408 Stoker) which is pictured contacted the base the cut made it fit perfect

Aug 30, 2007 | 10:22 PM

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Yeah, my Maf is rubbing pretty bad on the box, and it was really hard to get the lid on..
It has it in a pretty bad bind..

Just got home, and I ma heading out into the garage to trim it up

I'll post some pics later as well

Aug 30, 2007 | 11:06 PM

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My MTI carbon fiber fits fine...with the fram paper filter

Aug 30, 2007 | 11:44 PM

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Just finished up..
took it for a test spin, and no problems..
the lid stayed latched this time.
Thanks g-ryde1 for the info..

i'll post some pics in a bit.

Aug 31, 2007 | 01:09 AM

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This little problem is only for the clear mti lids correct??

Aug 31, 2007 | 01:20 AM

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This little problem is only for the clear mti lids correct??

ima tryit out on my boys SLP tomorrow ima do a write-up and hopefully we can get it stickied

Aug 31, 2007 | 11:33 AM

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I have a buddy with a wisper lid with the same problem, I am gonna try this mod out to see if it will fix his problem as well.

here are some pics.

this is where the MAf/lid was rubbing on the filter tray.