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Finally got the lid a couple days ago...it was a pain in the *** to install. For the '98-99 f-bodies, there's a plastic plug that need to go into the side of the lid ('00-02 LS1's came with a sensor or something in their lid). Problem is, the plug is just a tad too small to fit into the hole. After calling in the reinforcements (a hammer and a screwdriver) i finally got the damn thing in.
Next, it was time to remove the old lid, and change the ducting. The ducting i had on had torn again, near the airbox outlet, but i held off on replacing it until i got the SLP lid. i had to go with a shorter length this time, because the SLP outlet sticks out farther. also, since the lid is designed for V8s (with their straight TBs), i had to fight to get the ducting to stay in the right place without slipping off the mouth of the lid. I finally got the ducting attached to the lid, and put the IAT sensor in the hole on top of the lid outlet. the SLP lid is slightly higher than the stock lid, so it fits tighter when the lid is clamped down. i started the car up, it ran fine. took it out for a lil test drive, and all i can say is wow....it does actually make a noticeable difference over the stock lid. it pulls harder, and i noticed that the powerband seemed to go further into the high RPMs. it also sounds different, louder and deeper than the stock lid/ducting combo. it also looks good, with the SLP logo heat-stamped onto the black lid in contrasting white. i'm quite happy with my purchase, i'll get pics up as soon as i can.
Next, it was time to remove the old lid, and change the ducting. The ducting i had on had torn again, near the airbox outlet, but i held off on replacing it until i got the SLP lid. i had to go with a shorter length this time, because the SLP outlet sticks out farther. also, since the lid is designed for V8s (with their straight TBs), i had to fight to get the ducting to stay in the right place without slipping off the mouth of the lid. I finally got the ducting attached to the lid, and put the IAT sensor in the hole on top of the lid outlet. the SLP lid is slightly higher than the stock lid, so it fits tighter when the lid is clamped down. i started the car up, it ran fine. took it out for a lil test drive, and all i can say is wow....it does actually make a noticeable difference over the stock lid. it pulls harder, and i noticed that the powerband seemed to go further into the high RPMs. it also sounds different, louder and deeper than the stock lid/ducting combo. it also looks good, with the SLP logo heat-stamped onto the black lid in contrasting white. i'm quite happy with my purchase, i'll get pics up as soon as i can.
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