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Old 06-12-2008, 04:47 PM
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Default yay, first power mod.
I just installed a lid. It was sort of a pita but thats because I'm retarded (I didn't know that you had to heat the end of the lid so it would fit over the maf) after that it was cake. Just took it out, noticable gain all through the power band. I really didn't think an ls1 with a lid would feel THAT powerful but it is!
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Old 06-12-2008, 04:55 PM
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Congrats, now let the mod bug start biting
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Good work, now change that signature already!
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hah i used a heat lamp for my lid install
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when i installed a lid on my t/a i did not feel a damnedest thing, so did brother on his 2002 z28... I feel glad that i switched to K&N CAI
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Originally Posted by black_phoenix
when i installed a lid on my t/a i did not feel a damnedest thing, so did brother on his 2002 z28... I feel glad that i switched to K&N CAI
weird. my car seemed to love it.
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you'll really like it with the free ram air mod too. my car absolutely loved it
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**** i just ordered my long tube headers and motor mounts! haha i cant wait till it comes in!
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welcome to the endless money pit. better get a second job
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welcome to the endless money pit. better get a second job
already have 3, it should be ok
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Originally Posted by Ironxcross
already have 3, it should be ok
good to hear, because it definately wont stop here. next is full exhaust?
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good to hear, because it definately wont stop here. next is full exhaust?
ugh, not after the whole header experience on my last f-bod.
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oh itll probably be even more fun on your car now, engines so tight in there...im fearing winter because thats when ill probably be doing mine
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Thats a great first mod.

If you need a 160 thermostat, I have a brand new one for sale, never installed it in my SS (sold). It wont fit my Vette.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...84#post9545984
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already have 3, it should be ok
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I think the introduction most people give at LS1 Modders Anonymous meetings is "It all started with the lid..."
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Originally Posted by Ironxcross
ugh, not after the whole header experience on my last f-bod.
It's not as scary as it sounds if you know how to turn a wrench! Do motor mounts if you do headers makes a huge difference
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Originally Posted by black_phoenix
when i installed a lid on my t/a i did not feel a damnedest thing, so did brother on his 2002 z28... I feel glad that i switched to K&N CAI
How's taht working out for you? Noticeable dif?
sorry for the partial hijack.

To op, congrats now ur gonna be hooked.
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Originally Posted by Camaroz
It's not as scary as it sounds if you know how to turn a wrench! Do motor mounts if you do headers makes a huge difference
I agree, LS1 is a little easier to work on than a LT1. Intake and Exhaust is the secret!
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Full exhaust is next on the list.
Then spray that bitch.
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