CAI vs. Whisper lids... (98'+ fbodys)

[OneQuickSix]

For those of you with 98'+ fbodies that come stock with the intake lids, is it more beneficial to use something like the SLP CAI vs. the traditional Whisper lids?

I already did a search and couldn't find anything.

I currently have the Whisper lid with FTRA mod, and was wondering if SLP CAI would be a better set-up?

Any thoughts on this?

[sac2165]

As far as I know, the FTRA and the SLP CAI are nearly identical.

[Max2k1Camaro]

I think he's talking about the 95-97 SLP CAI style intake vs. the 98+ lid style intakes...

[navyblue2000]

If you look at the power numbers from 95+ 3.8's, they're all the same. Take a 98+ panel filter and fold it into a conical shape. It's about the exact size as a KN cone that comes with the FIPK. Therefore, it flows the same amount of air.
Also, the airflow with a lid is MUCH more direct than the 95-97 models. I played around with rigging a 95-97 intake on my 2000, and the whisper lid/filter/FTRA setup is MUCH more beneficial. quite a bit faster...

[satellite98]

I've heard that one is better for low end than the other. I did a search and someone said that FTRA doesn't pick up until 60+ mph while the CAI (one listed for my car) was better all around and in lower rmps/speeds.

I drive in town/city a lot and need something more for lower end, and highway passing (damn old people driving so slow ;) )

I ALSO heard they're the same and that FTRA "picks up" sooner than 60. I'm confused and am CONVINCED that that the SEARCH button is evil [img]graemlins/evilgrin.gif[/img] ;) )

[Max2k1Camaro]

I just have a whisper lid installed right now, is it worth it to get the FTRA and the FRA mod, along with raising the airbox?

[shortdog273]

The whisper ram air kit (WRA) knocked .2 average off my 1/4 times. It's identical to the FTRA, but cheaper.

[navyblue2000]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Max2k1Camaro:
I just have a whisper lid installed right now, is it worth it to get the FTRA and the FRA mod, along with raising the airbox?<hr></blockquote>

don't raise the airbox with ram air, you'll lose the ram air effect.
you can do the free ram air until you get the time/money to do the ftra kit.
you notice the FRA, but you REALLY notice the FTRA

[99Camaro99]

FTRA = woo woooooooo on topend! :D It REALLY picks up at 90mph...too bad there's no 1/2mi track.

[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: 99Camaro99 ]</p>

[satellite98]

Is there an intake that works better at lower end? I know the faster you're going the more air,blah blah yeah, but is there something more effictive down low too?

[99Camaro99]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by satellite98:
Is there an intake that works better at lower end? I know the faster you're going the more air,blah blah yeah, but is there something more effictive down low too?<hr></blockquote>

blower

[satellite98]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 99Camaro99:


blower<hr></blockquote>

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I think I'll just go with the whisper ram air kit

[shortdog273]

Good choice. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[Kidinthehall2001]

I put on the whisper lid with my 98+ SLP CAI and i must say, it help ALOT! I wish i knew how much i gained in numbers cause i really felt it. BIG