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Apr 10, 2007 | 02:33 PM

JTH2000SS

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which lid?

I've had my car for a few months now and i am thinking about buying a new lid for it. what lid do yall recommend i go with?

here is the lid my car has on it now

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Apr 10, 2007 | 02:38 PM

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All the lids will perform nearly the same. I'd suggest you pick a lid based on price and appearance, since HP gains will be nearly identicle.

Personally, I like the Whisper Lids. They have a nice rubber seal from the lid nexk to the MAF that other lids don't. Also, I've had two Whisper's on three different F-bodies (one for over 5 years and the other for 2+ years) and they've always fit great and held up perfectly.

Apr 10, 2007 | 02:52 PM

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+1 All the lids perform about the same. My car has the rare factory Blackwing lid on it currently but I have also had good luck with MTI as well as the aftermarket SLP lids. Just pick the one that you think looks the best.

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RPM WS6

All the lids will perform nearly the same. I'd suggest you pick a lid based on price and appearance, since HP gains will be nearly identicle.
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ditto!

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:05 PM

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what does the blackwing lid look like?

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:05 PM

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got mine as a freebie its slp its not bad

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:17 PM

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SLP is nice and 102.95 is a good price

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Apr 10, 2007 | 03:27 PM

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Haha i think the difference was liek .01 HP between some lids. I have an SLP lid. fit together just fine. Just have fun when taking the odl one off

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:29 PM

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SLP seems to have the best finish, fit and overall quality IMO. I'd recommend that.

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:29 PM

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get whatever you consider the prettiest.

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:59 PM

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Yep, deffinatly get one that you think will look the best on your car. That and fitment are the only things that really matter when it comes to aftermarket lids. FWIW my slp lid fits very good.

Apr 10, 2007 | 04:07 PM

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i got a ls1 motorsports lid and smooth below it fit real good sounds cool we tryed it on my friends car and it seemed to make a good diference with it on...

Apr 10, 2007 | 04:15 PM

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w.e you do dont break your rubber grommit when taking it out on the old lid...

Apr 10, 2007 | 04:18 PM

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What about the slp flow pack is that worth it ?

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:29 PM

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no...not really...

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SweeTbone

SLP seems to have the best finish, fit and overall quality IMO. I'd recommend that.

Agreed

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:35 PM

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In the lid comparison article in GMHTP a long time ago, Whisper ended up being the best all around as far as finish, fitment etc. Some SLP's rub on the hood.

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What about the slp flow pack is that worth it ?

Absolutely not.