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Jun 7, 2009 | 01:29 PM

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blake110106

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I would personally. Then its done and out of the way for the future!

Jun 7, 2009 | 01:44 PM

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would the ls1 mod work with a stock ta hood if i use a stock lid??

Jun 7, 2009 | 01:48 PM

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would the ls1 mod work with a stock ta hood if i use a stock lid??

You may have to cut the inner hood brace some to allow the hood to close. I know that has to be done on camaro's

Jun 7, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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yeah the ta hood is very diff then the flat camaro hood

Jun 7, 2009 | 11:48 PM

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FTW

Jun 8, 2009 | 12:14 AM

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Do the ls1 lid conversion. Imo it makes the engine bay look "newer".

Jun 8, 2009 | 12:27 AM

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Yeah, the look of the lid is just so much cleaner even. Hell, mine isn't even completed really, but it still looks loads better than having the elbow and cai from before. Maybe tomorrow night I'll try and finish mine up. I'm trying to make it to where I can use the LS1 airbox under a stock LT1 hood. It's going to take a lot of modifying and more cutting. But, it'll work.

Jun 8, 2009 | 01:24 AM

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see i wont have to cut so it should be slightly easier.

Jun 8, 2009 | 03:11 AM

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so is it even worth the hassel of doing the mod if im not going to see significant gains?

You're definitely not going to see any significant gain with either over a regular cai, so if that's the only reason you are doing it, no its not worth it.

Jun 8, 2009 | 03:46 AM

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To the guys that have done this did the lower box/radiator panel bolt right up with no issues? What did you use for the MAF to TB?

Jun 8, 2009 | 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitebird

You're definitely not going to see any significant gain with either over a regular cai, so if that's the only reason you are doing it, no its not worth it.

actually its not the only reason. i like how the ls1 air kits look. especially when i used to have one.

Jun 8, 2009 | 09:25 AM

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big fan of the LS style lid myself i have seen them do work on a dyno!

Jun 19, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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ok so i have the lower air box assembly. im getting an mti lid next week, so now what will i need to connect the TB to the lid? can i do the fernco mod to connect everything?

Jun 19, 2009 | 03:19 PM

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I would go with something like this, well i did !!!
its made by suncoast hoods

https://www.ramairhood.com/store/scr...p?idproduct=23

Jun 19, 2009 | 03:43 PM

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does that air box come in only white? is the material bondable to paints easily?

Jun 20, 2009 | 01:43 AM

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no i already have the lid, and lower airbox. i just need to know what i need to hook up the TB to the lid?

Jun 20, 2009 | 02:00 AM

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LS1 lid conversion.

Did it, SEEN the increase over the cai i had.

Jun 20, 2009 | 02:00 AM

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Lots of people use the fernco mod. But I hear it cracks lids. You can pay SLP 60 dollars for a smooth bellows to connect with or just a stock ls1 piece is probably best to connect it with. It's corregated and easier on the lid/fit.

Jun 20, 2009 | 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995blacktattop

I wouldn't say there is no difference. the LT1 WS6 airbox pulls air through the hood while the LS1 lid pulls it up from the air dam in front of the radiator. on an LS1 style hood i'm not sure which would be better because i doubt the LT1 setup will seal to the hood like it does with the proper hood. that being said, with the proper LT1 ram air hood, an LT1 box is a better setup than an LS1 lid imo.

What do you mean the LS1 lid pulls it up from in front of the rad? I thought it pulls in air via the air ducts on the hood (WS6 and Firehawk)? Or do you mean the FTRA (Fast Toys Ram Air)? I may have misunderstood.

Jun 20, 2009 | 02:56 AM

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I'm in the middle of building my own CAI with a scoop to catch air from under the pass. side. My 96' Z28 is stock. Would I be better off just going with the LS1 set up? I agree with the cleaner look. Regardless of induction, I plan to purchase the LT1 SS hood. What could I complete this conversion for?

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