ram air or ls1 lid conversion?
06-08-2009, 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.
06-19-2009, 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?
06-19-2009, 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
its made by suncoast hoods
https://www.ramairhood.com/store/scr...p?idproduct=23
06-20-2009, 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.
06-20-2009, 02:02 AM
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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.
06-20-2009, 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?