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  • SLP CAI vs. K&N FIPK

    I currently have the K&N FIPK intake but everyone here seems to go with the SLP CAI.

    Is the SLP intake significantly better? Would it be worth my time and money by upgrading to the SLP intake?
    Mods:<br />K&N FIPK, 3.73 gears, LSD, RK Sport Headers, Cut-off Cataylitic converter, Borla Rear-section dual exhaust, Eibach lowering springs, tinted windows, big sound system

  • #2
    Some people like k&n, others prefer slp. Since you already have the k&n then theres really no need to swap it out. They both perfrom equally well and you won't feel a difference. You might gain 1-2 hp or you might lose that much. I say stick with what you got. Now if looks is a factor then I think slp looks way better under the hood.
    <b>Black 1996 3.8L Firebird A4</b><br />--------------------------<br />Custom CAI, Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, 160 Deg Thermo, BMR ShockTower Brace<br />JVC mp3 HU, two 12\" Infinity Kappa Perfects, Infinity 6.5\" components, JBL 600.1 & 80.4 amps <br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/album/479229363CPbPiz\" target=\"_blank\">Pics</a>

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    • #3
      you can do a million and one searches on the good and bad points of each. on this message board the majority lean towards the slp, but is it that much better to replace the k&N? not unless you can sell the K&N for full price.
      White \'97 Firebird V6<br />t-tops<br />80 series Flowmaster Exhaust<br />SLP CAI<br />180* stat<br />tinted side and back windows<br />3\" echo pipes/chrome tips<br />headlight conversion kit<br />fog lamps<br />smoke rear and turning lamp covers

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      • #4
        Had a SLP, sold it and got a Lingenfelter.
        Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

        "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

        1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

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        • #5
          Never heard of a Lingenfelter, could u post a link or something... curious on what it looks like :rolleyes:
          95 White Camaro<br />3.4L, T-Tops<br />80 series Flowmaster w/ 3Nhalf tips<br />To Be Continue...

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          • #6
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by CamaroRider:
            Never heard of a Lingenfelter, could u post a link or something... curious on what it looks like :rolleyes: <hr></blockquote>

            I have a picture on my site.
            Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

            "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

            1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

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            • #7
              FirebirdGT-

              I've been looking at the Lingenfelter SuperTube for a while now as an alternative to the SLP. Does the SuperTube use the stock airbox? It looks that way from the pictures. If it does wouldn't it be a lot better to get a conical filter from K&N to go on the end? Also, does it flow much better than the SLP did? It looks a heck of a lot bigger than the SLP is. :cool:
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              • #8
                http://users.wi.net/~racornell/photos.htm
                :eek: First time I've ever seen that.
                Why does it use the stock airbox and not just extend down with a filter to where the SLP does?
                Any reason you're not using the ram-air hood as an intake?
                ~Derrick <a href=\"http://www.appstate.edu/~do54457/\" target=\"_blank\"><i>My Webpage</i></a><br /><b>\'96 3.8L V6 M5 Firebird Y87</b> | <b>162.8 RWHP</b> / <b>196.7 RWTQ</b> <br /><b>•</b> SLP CAI <b>•</b> <a href=\"http://tech.firebirdv6.com/y87.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Y87</b> Package</a> - 3.23s <b>•</b> 180º thermo w/ fan switch <b>•</b> TB spacer from DEE<br />1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4

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                • #9
                  <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dojo2000:
                  http://users.wi.net/~racornell/photos.htm
                  :eek: First time I've ever seen that.
                  Why does it use the stock airbox and not just extend down with a filter to where the SLP does?
                  Any reason you're not using the ram-air hood as an intake?
                  <hr></blockquote>

                  Because extending the filter into the wheel well is a stupid idea to begin with. It does use the stock air filter housing, there is nothing wrong with it, no need to stick the filter down where it is very dirty. The problem with the stock intake was the part that is removed. As I have said, I had a SLP and got rid of it. I like the Lingenfelter.

                  Regarding the ram air, the hood is not GM and the factory ram air box will not work. So I finally got a GM ram air hood, and will be selling the one in the pictures.

                  [ December 13, 2002: Message edited by: FirebirdGT ]</p>
                  Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                  "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                  1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                  Raven

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