Best aftermarket lid to go with ram air

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03-06-2008, 10:30 AM

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Best aftermarket lid to go with ram air

Just wondering whats the best aftermarket lid to put on a trans-am ram air thanks

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03-06-2008, 10:32 AM

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03-06-2008, 10:38 AM

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They're all basically the same....

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03-06-2008, 10:56 AM

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well i just found out ii cannot use the fast 85mm lid as i well be using all other stock components, is there only 1 slp lid or is there differents 1s that are better

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03-06-2008, 11:10 AM

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They are all the same . It's a look preference. some ppl say some lids fit better
I like the SLP lid,MTI has carbon fiber one ,and a clear lid

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03-06-2008, 11:34 AM

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does slp have a site?

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03-06-2008, 11:36 AM

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a lid is a lid is a lid.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/361959-so-you-wanna-fast.html

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03-06-2008, 12:31 PM

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i have a SLP lid, but it didnt clear the ramair box on the inside of the hood and got cracked in the middle. i just noticed it. the lid was on when i bought the car, i think im gonna switch to a whisper lid.

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03-06-2008, 12:48 PM

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does slp have a site?

www.slponline.com

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03-07-2008, 02:22 AM

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you can use the fast toys lid just get the $8 gasket and it will fit. 85mm lid. leaves room to improve the maf later done the road.

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03-07-2008, 05:19 AM

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I second headed-ws6 thoughts. Get the Fast Toys 85mm lid, because if you decide down the road to go with heads/cam/headers/intake etc at least you'll know that your lid will be able to keep up.