LT1 cold air vs LS1 lid swap
02-24-2010, 02:57 PM
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LT1 cold air vs LS1 lid swap I have a question...How much does the LS1 intake lid conversion usually yield. I don't have the option for running a cold air because of room ( i am putting the LT1 in my 88 300zx), so its easier for me to convert to the LS1 intake/SLP intake lid conversion. Just wondering what LT1's see from it as opposed to a traditional LT1 cold air.
I love the look of the LS1 lid conversion, but if it had some better numbers, that would just be gravy....
I love the look of the LS1 lid conversion, but if it had some better numbers, that would just be gravy....
02-24-2010, 03:06 PM
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Not really an option because of my engine bay set up. This isn't in a Chevy. Its in my Nissan 300zx. On the passenger side i have my coolant overflow, and on the driver side, i have my filter relocation and misc other sh*t. I was just curious if i would be loosing power or anything from having the SLP LS1 lid.
I really don't see it being any less efficient than a cold air simply because of how my engine bay is situated. The way my radiator is going to be mounted will block any heat from the engine. In fact, right in front is probably the coolest part of the car, and i have the entire front cowl shrouded so all air goes through my radiator...
I really don't see it being any less efficient than a cold air simply because of how my engine bay is situated. The way my radiator is going to be mounted will block any heat from the engine. In fact, right in front is probably the coolest part of the car, and i have the entire front cowl shrouded so all air goes through my radiator...
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02-24-2010, 05:23 PM
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Here we go. This was when i was test fitting in the Gen1. I am going to set the LT1 in later this week when the rest of my parts arrive.
I don't have a lot of the accessories in...But if i tilt my radiator forward like my old setup, i can easily fit the LS1 lid on. Here is a pic of it slanted forward with my old V6 setup. You can see the radiator in the bottom of the pic.
I don't have a lot of the accessories in...But if i tilt my radiator forward like my old setup, i can easily fit the LS1 lid on. Here is a pic of it slanted forward with my old V6 setup. You can see the radiator in the bottom of the pic.
02-24-2010, 08:41 PM
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a nicely fabbed up LS1 lid would look very good if done correctly. Like the other's said, there's no better design for flow...
Facotry airbox<CAI
CAI<Ram Air
Ram air<LS1 Lid
now how much that last greater sign is equal to is anyones geuss, because, like I said before, I don't believe anyone has done official testing on it. The overall straightshot design just cannot be improved upon however...
Facotry airbox<CAI
CAI<Ram Air
Ram air<LS1 Lid
now how much that last greater sign is equal to is anyones geuss, because, like I said before, I don't believe anyone has done official testing on it. The overall straightshot design just cannot be improved upon however...
02-24-2010, 10:33 PM
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you should see a nice gain, I've heard claims of gains of 10-15 over a CAI on here but have yet to see concrete proof of it. you can also use a larger LS1 85mm maf too
no, aftermarket maf's are a tuning head ache and a waste of money and good elbows are basically a cosmetic upgrade.
no, aftermarket maf's are a tuning head ache and a waste of money and good elbows are basically a cosmetic upgrade.
