SLP intake
On The Tree
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
From: Dayton ,Ohio
Stick with the SLP CAI or something similar. The LS1 lid is a PITA as mentioned before and IMO looks like a big plastic piece of crap. That is all these cars need is more plastic on them. The SLP has smooth lines and looks much better IMO.
I have the SLP and what I did was seal the box and made my own scoop at the bottom out of sheetmetal much like the LS1 lid scoop. This helps me get air from the bottom and makes it easier to get to my filters. I get pleanty of air through this method. I have seen someone before add a puller fan on top of their scoop to pull the air in.
I have the SLP and what I did was seal the box and made my own scoop at the bottom out of sheetmetal much like the LS1 lid scoop. This helps me get air from the bottom and makes it easier to get to my filters. I get pleanty of air through this method. I have seen someone before add a puller fan on top of their scoop to pull the air in.
It probably took 5 or 6 hours to get it drivable again, but like I said it took a little bit to get it settled in. I like it because it still looks stock, and uses stock parts from the LS1 but gives a lot more power. I couldnt bring myself to buy another CAI with all of those bends and that long intake tube... doesnt seem very efficient to me.
It probably took 5 or 6 hours to get it drivable again, but like I said it took a little bit to get it settled in. I like it because it still looks stock, and uses stock parts from the LS1 but gives a lot more power. I couldnt bring myself to buy another CAI with all of those bends and that long intake tube... doesnt seem very efficient to me.
I currently have the SLP CAI, have never had any problems with it, but all those bends doesn't seem efficeint to me neither. I'm gathering the parts for the LS1 lid swap myself. All I need is the SLP lid, and i'm ready to start cuttin. I just hope I do a good enough job to where it looks decent. Also planning to keep the AC condenser. Any good tips?
Sorry, I had to ditch the condenser to get mine to fit. It looks like you've got the SS hood, you would probably be better off getting the stock ss ram air? I'll take a picture of my radiator, but it's laid pretty far back. I had to secure the hoses so they wouldnt rub against the belt. I went through one upper radiator hose.... not fun.
As far as keeping it clean, you know what they say.. measure twice and cut once. I was thinking about using a file or something to round off the edges where it's cut to clean it up a little bit?
Also, when you're cutting the radiator mount, make sure to use some sandpaper to clean up the edges. Thats my biggest complaint of mine right now, I'm sure you can see in the picture. It looks like a 5 year old cut it with safety scissors haha Just needs a little more attention and it will look mint!
Give yourself some extra time as well. Anything custom is going to take longer than you originally think (or at least tell yourself that) because something is bound to come up and make it take longer. Just take your time and you'll have no problem at all.
As far as keeping it clean, you know what they say.. measure twice and cut once. I was thinking about using a file or something to round off the edges where it's cut to clean it up a little bit?
Also, when you're cutting the radiator mount, make sure to use some sandpaper to clean up the edges. Thats my biggest complaint of mine right now, I'm sure you can see in the picture. It looks like a 5 year old cut it with safety scissors haha Just needs a little more attention and it will look mint!
Give yourself some extra time as well. Anything custom is going to take longer than you originally think (or at least tell yourself that) because something is bound to come up and make it take longer. Just take your time and you'll have no problem at all.
As much as I love my slp lid.... I kind of want a clear one. Might be something to check out too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnmtmPCEpKk sweeeeeet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnmtmPCEpKk sweeeeeet
I definately plan to give myself a full day on this. Did you cut your hood? I have the Ram air box, but that thing is worse than a stock airbox from what I read. (big bend plus heat soak).
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo 
It does hit the under side of the hood, the first week or so it took a little bit to get the hood closed. Once everything settled under there it got much easier. I just did the front cover and seals on my engine so I had the radiator out so I was able to make a few small adjustments that really helped. It closes almost stock.
