so i see all u guys have a mod called a "lid". can u explain it to me a with sum detail and is it for only ramair cars?

 

All LS1 camaro/TA's have the airfilter style that takes air up from under the car and in front of the radiator. The actual plastic "Lid" that covers it, seals the top, and sucks the clean air into the engine is what everyone is referring to as the "LID"

The stock one is highly restrictive with the sound baffles and ribs on the inside. Aftermarket companies make replacements that are raised and smoothed out on the inside that yeild a small HP increase and good throttle responce. You can get a good "lid" for about 80 dollars new.

 

What he said. And I'll add that the small HP increase is around 8-10 rwhp. It's one of the first mod that most of us do. I highly recommend getting one for any LS1 F-body (ram air or not).

 

It is also big and ugly. B4 and after pics from my departed SS, lid is now on my Z:
http://www.geocities.com/angel71rs/S...?1124219674680
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plus, it should be everyone's first mod. quick, easy, and pretty cheap.

 

^yep.... GOt my SLP lid for about $100 back in '03. All lids are created equal. There is really no SUPERIOR lid. Unless you prefer a certain brand name or look.

I kinda like the clear lids, but the SLP lid has a nice clean look...IMO...

 

i had a clear lid on mine. it was pretty cool looking and people seemed to like it at meets.

 

Clear is cool until is starte yellowing and is prone to cracking after a few years. Noth worth the added expense IMO, but then again, my car is a d/d.

I picked my lid and filter up used for $50 w/an IAT already in the lid.

The difference between lids has to do with fit & finish. I needed to seal mine with some foam stripping.

 

Also, dont buy into that "smooth bellows" crap that the "flow pacs" include. Theres no HP advantage at all. I only got mine because it cleaned up the engine bay a bit and it was cheap. You can make your own out of black PVC or ABS tubing for 5 bucks

 

Its actually a Fernco section (found in the plumbing section of any hardware store). They're pretty stiff and have been known to crack lids.

 

Do the FRA mod with the new lid..

 

oh my god, any thing has to LOOK better than that accordian looking thing

 

yeah...but $50 cash in my hand looks better than the stupid "bellows"

:blah:

 

idk, i bought mine used for a great price, so it all turned out good for me....

 

GM High Tech Performance did a lid comparason in an issue about a year ago.

I've been searching on there and still can't find it, tho.