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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Someone told that the SLP Blackwing SS/Firehawk lid’s have a different base then what all the others have and that a blackwing lid doesn't fit as good on a regular lid base compared to a Firehawk/SS lid base???

Can anyone clean this up for me?

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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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The SS had the Blackwind lid as an available option on the
stock "base" (radiator support). I have this lid, it fits like stock
and looks like stock (heavy construction). There was no
difference between SS and Z/28 base. There was one Firebird
model (WS6?) that had a taller base.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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He's talkin about the outer rim on the actual lid. And, the balckwings actually fit better because of their oem-style construction. Blackwing lid are pretty desireable because of this!
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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alright that takes care of my question... just pissed though cause i think someone saw this and desided to check ebay and the one i was looking at just went from $150 to $220

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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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well i bided up to 300 and i give up now... dont want one that bad haha
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Yea, I've seen them go for around $250 before! I just got a pm from a guy wanting to buy mine!
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Yea, I've seen them go for around $250 before! I just got a pm from a guy wanting to buy mine!
ill give you 250 for yours haha
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Be careful about what you buy. The setup that came as
an option was composed of the lid, plut a rubber boot and
AIR hose and an assortment of clamps etc. But later SLP
went "ala carte" and you have to buy them all separate.
If you buy used, have a good idea of what all needs to be
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sorry buddy, mines broke. i had to bid it up to over 300.00
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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oh, and i didnt see this thread till now. i just know i needed one cause mine broke in the wreck.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Are they really worth $300? There is no way that give you that much more hp than a SLP lid would.
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they dont, they are just very very well constructed and fit like a glove. and IMO they look the best of all the lids. the reason they are worth so much, (300+) is becasue they dont make them anymore and they didnt make that many.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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I think that all of the cars had the same base (radiator support) except for the WS6. It's opening is taller.
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