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just wondering what air lid I should get for my new 2001 firehawk. I was thinking about getting the slp because of the slp firehawk deal and they are relativly cheap. Someone on ls1tech suggested I get a ftp 90mm so when i decide to upgrade the tb and intake Im ready to go. But I think that one requires the bigger maf now and Im not ready to do that.
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sigpic NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98
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I would go with the 98mm FTP Air LID. There is an $8 adapter gasket that allows you to use the stock sized MAF until you are ready to step up to a bigger setup. It will add some nice power and will leave you room to grow when you go bigger. All-in-all it isn't going to hurt you.
As for the filter I have always used a K&N filter and if you clean it when you are supposed to it will last a long time!
x2 on that.
SLP lid is a classy lid.
Paper filter from Fram.
Had a K&N originally, but the original owner oiled the heck out of it, I kept it, I'll eventually clean it with gas or whatnot, but I've had a paper filter in there since the day I bought it.
What about the ram air kits they sell that bring the cold air up from underneath? Are they worth the money?
The Ram Air or CAI kits will defeat the purpose of the hood (not that the hoods do much anyway).
I did the FRA (Free Ram Air) mod years ago and did notice an increase in power. Biggest drawback to these are that the filter will get dirty and need to be replaced or cleaned (in the case of the K&N's) sooner.
Craig
Semi Retired Street Racer
2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
sigpic NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
"For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat." - Smokey Yunick
I run the SLP lid with K&N filter and i havent had any problems with it. Looks good under the hood with the SLP logo looking you right in the face. If you do go the SLP lid route...when you are mating the new lid to the MAF, use a blowdryer to heat up the end of the lid. My gf was reading me the directions as i was putting it on and had a hell of a time getting it on...then once its on and my biceps/forearms are killing me, she reads where it says to heat it up!!
VicePresident of West Michigan Firebird Club A.K.A The Maverick http://www.cardomain.com/ride/660128/1 93 TA Currently Under Construction AGAIN 2007 2500 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab w/ 6.0L & 3.73's
I decided to do a slp for now. Ordered it from sponser cs3auotomotive tonight. Im just gonna stick with the cheap filter for now.
I would have just bought a used ftp, slp or whisper lid. I think I've gone through three ls1 lids and I never paid more than 60 bucks for each of them. (Nothing was wrong with any of them I just wanted a change lol) I have a K and N filter in my car as well, I just kept it from the old v6. I also have the SSRA (super sucker ram air) scoop in the front of my car and I can say it does feel a bit snappier at highway speeds than it did with the stock ram air setup. I'm not sure if firehawks are similiar to the ws6 with the air inlet, but I know with the stock baffles there isn't much ram air happening at all. Firehawks don't even have the larger opening in the front do they?
-Derek-
1999 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air- Lots of Boltons..
WS6's are the ONLY cars that get the raised Airbox.
Craig
Semi Retired Street Racer
2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
sigpic NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
"For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat." - Smokey Yunick
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