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Old May 11, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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ok so i have a ls6 intake and P&P TB waiting to go on but was wondering which of the following should i get next?

Fast toys lid
ported MAF ends
160 degree thermostat
underdrive pully
MSD wires NGK plugs
(all at same time)

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TSP true dual set up?

then after these im getting gears.

what do yall think? thanks
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i would get the lid if you don't have the SLP on already... and then the 160 thermostat and MSD wires and then get the rest
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i have an SLP lid already but like the Fast Toys one better.
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i just got my Fast toys's lid also... looks bad ***!
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if you get the Fast toy's lid you might as well get the Z06 85MM MAF also... but i don't know if you want to go and spend that much money since you have to tune it after
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^ post a pic if you can, i know what they look like and all but still...
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if you get the Fast toy's lid you might as well get the Z06 85MM MAF also... but i don't know if you want to go and spend that much money since you have to tune it after
no i was just going to get the fast toys ported maf ends also the lid comes with an adapter for them
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i havn't taken a picture of it yet... i'll post up a pic tomorrow
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It's cam time bro. But, I would leave the MAF alone all together. Unless you are getting it promptly tuned.
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^ lol cam time is january for graduation present im getting a heads and cam package from TSP, so what would be wrong with just the MAF ends its not the whole thing still the stock one just ported ends?
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heres the Fast toy's lid
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Do the lid,thermostat,plugs, and wires first.
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that looks good LS1BLKSS: any issues with the lid rubbing the hood at all?
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