What should my first mod be?
What should my first mod be? I'm looking to spend under $100 so I'm thinking to get either a Transgo SK or a SLP lid (with a K&N filter). This is for the TA in my sig.
Last edited by dj2005; Dec 9, 2006 at 03:19 PM.
Originally Posted by ebear
id say shift kit
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Dude,......Id say buy a lid but they're typically a tad over a $100 now.
If anything,.....spend that cash on some materials and port and polish your TB, debaffel your hood(cold air) and fashion yourself a "funnel/channel to your airbox, cut the center section in your air-box, cut the EGR(yours is a 98 so yours is behind the TB blocking incoming air) replace the PCV valve and if you really have *****,....descreen the MAF.
If anything,.....spend that cash on some materials and port and polish your TB, debaffel your hood(cold air) and fashion yourself a "funnel/channel to your airbox, cut the center section in your air-box, cut the EGR(yours is a 98 so yours is behind the TB blocking incoming air) replace the PCV valve and if you really have *****,....descreen the MAF.
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Originally Posted by WS6 Rampage
Dude,......Id say buy a lid but they're typically a tad over a $100 now.
If anything,.....spend that cash on some materials and port and polish your TB, debaffel your hood(cold air) and fashion yourself a "funnel/channel to your airbox, cut the center section in your air-box, cut the EGR(yours is a 98 so yours is behind the TB blocking incoming air) replace the PCV valve and if you really have *****,....descreen the MAF.
If anything,.....spend that cash on some materials and port and polish your TB, debaffel your hood(cold air) and fashion yourself a "funnel/channel to your airbox, cut the center section in your air-box, cut the EGR(yours is a 98 so yours is behind the TB blocking incoming air) replace the PCV valve and if you really have *****,....descreen the MAF.
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someone should beat you for that 
from the stick up top:
Lid:
A lid replaces your stock lid, which was designed with comfort, not power, in mind. Simply put, an aftermarket lid does not have the restrictive air silencing fins and baffle found on the stocker. It allows more air in, and is a "must do first or second" mod. A lid is a lid, don't ask which one is best.
Lid:
A lid replaces your stock lid, which was designed with comfort, not power, in mind. Simply put, an aftermarket lid does not have the restrictive air silencing fins and baffle found on the stocker. It allows more air in, and is a "must do first or second" mod. A lid is a lid, don't ask which one is best.
Originally Posted by Silas2k
from the stick up top:
Lid:
A lid replaces your stock lid, which was designed with comfort, not power, in mind. Simply put, an aftermarket lid does not have the restrictive air silencing fins and baffle found on the stocker. It allows more air in, and is a "must do first or second" mod. A lid is a lid, don't ask which one is best.
Lid:
A lid replaces your stock lid, which was designed with comfort, not power, in mind. Simply put, an aftermarket lid does not have the restrictive air silencing fins and baffle found on the stocker. It allows more air in, and is a "must do first or second" mod. A lid is a lid, don't ask which one is best.
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Originally Posted by dj2005
Well, it seems the SLP lids are the most common, and seem to be liked by everyone. Will an aftermarket filter (such as a K&N) be worth the extra cash (~$40)? Also, these lids work on stock TA hoods right? And '98 lids differ from 00-02 lids? Thanks for the information, guys.
K&N is not worth anything, IMO. I use paper filters (FRAM or AC Delco).
The lid will fit with any stock hood.
The '98-'99 lids don't require a breather filter for the AIR pump because it doesn't connect to the lid like the '00+ cars do.
Oh and,
GET THE LID FIRST, NO QUESTION
My vote is for a lid.
I have had a Granatelli (sold it cause the fit and finish SUCKED) and an SLP, which I LOVE (fit and finish is better than any other lid I have seen. Then my buddy has a Whisper lid and that thing fits like total ***! He was so pissed as we tried to get it to fit. The finish is also very rough and the color isn't a good match with the rest of the under hood components.
I have had a Granatelli (sold it cause the fit and finish SUCKED) and an SLP, which I LOVE (fit and finish is better than any other lid I have seen. Then my buddy has a Whisper lid and that thing fits like total ***! He was so pissed as we tried to get it to fit. The finish is also very rough and the color isn't a good match with the rest of the under hood components.
Originally Posted by JayplaySS2
Lid and all the free mods....and nitrous.
Horsepower in a bottle is for sissies. j/k....kinda
+1 on the lid. I have a whisper and like it. Do the FRA (free ram air) when you do the lid. It is worth a little, atleast at high speeds.
Get the "Driver Mod" first, its free. Make sure you can drive the thing befor you start putting power adders. 
Lol j/k I have the MTI clear lid, looks grat with a K&N under it.I have a shift kit as well, but I still say go with the lid first.
Lol j/k I have the MTI clear lid, looks grat with a K&N under it.I have a shift kit as well, but I still say go with the lid first.