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SSx2JAMES · 11-28-2011, 06:39 PM

any advice on what to use for upgrading the air intake on my ss auto camaro?

bill2129 · 11-28-2011, 07:29 PM

Just get an slp lid. And if you have a 98-00 replace the stock ls1 manifold with a LS6. Or what I have. The BBK. After the manifold swap the difference was night n day

bluetorp · 11-28-2011, 09:44 PM

I like the FTP lid, which is the one I ended up with (after 2 others) on my 02. Not a big difference performance wise between lids, it's mainly just looks and fitment. I started with an SLP lid, and it felt really solid and probably looked the best from a build quality standpoint, but it fit like shit. I replaced that with a TSP lid that fit much, much better.

When I put on my FAST 90/90, I swapped the TSP lid for one from FTP, because you can get the FTP lids in sizes larger than stock to match the FAST 90 or 102 and a larger MAF (though I removed the MAF and was running a speed density tune). Both fitment and quality were very good with the FTP, as well as the TSP lid.

ndtguy · 11-28-2011, 11:53 PM

Did you do the free 'ram-air'mod to the airbox? If not, I'll be doing it this week to my car, so I'll take pics and post instructions.

Bulldogwinters · 11-29-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndtguy

Did you do the free 'ram-air'mod to the airbox? If not, I'll be doing it this week to my car, so I'll take pics and post instructions.

Definitely post pics, I'd like to see your experience with it

bluetorp · 11-29-2011, 10:59 AM

Oh! FTP also makes a ram air kit, which is basically just ducting that runs from in front of the air deflector up to the bottom of the lid (basically where you remove the material for the "free ram air" mod). I had that as well, and would definitely recommend it if you want to do a bit better than just cutting out the plastic under the lid. You'll find out how well it works the first time you have to pull a stray shopping bag out from under the air filter.

xXSilencerXx · 11-29-2011, 06:55 PM

Get a lid, a LS6 intake and port the TB.

ndtguy · 11-29-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldogwinters

Definitely post pics, I'd like to see your experience with it

Did it with my 98 TA and my 01 Z28. It definately helps. The faster you go, the better it works. I'll post pics, probably on Saturday. The SS might turn into my daily driver since the DD Stratus is starting to act up (transmission/axle issue...have to look at it on Saturday). I hate Dodge FWD cars (its the wife's car).

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluetorp

Oh! FTP also makes a ram air kit, which is basically just ducting that runs from in front of the air deflector up to the bottom of the lid (basically where you remove the material for the "free ram air" mod). I had that as well, and would definitely recommend it if you want to do a bit better than just cutting out the plastic under the lid. You'll find out how well it works the first time you have to pull a stray shopping bag out from under the air filter.

Cost money. The cutout works the same and its...free. Just have to borrow a hacksaw.

bluetorp · 11-30-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ndtguy

Cost money. The cutout works the same and its...free. Just have to borrow a hacksaw.

Not quite. The FTRA is the cutout + additional ducting, as well as sealing material to close off the gap in front of the air box and allow some mild pressurization. I ran my car with just the cutout for quite some time before I bought the FTRA and definitely noticed a difference. My MPG increased, throttle response increased, and it felt like it had a bit more grunt at highway speeds.

Whether or not that justifies the price is of course open for debate.

km9v · 11-30-2011, 09:06 AM

Didn't the '00 SS come w/a lid from the factory?

ndtguy · 11-30-2011, 05:36 PM

Bluetorp, agreed. I'm on a very limited budget (happens when you are married with 2 kids and the wife is a stay at home Mom), so I have to be picky what I spend money on.

km9v, as far as I know, the stock lid. I'm not sure if an SLP lid was an option or not on the SS cars.

bluetorp · 12-01-2011, 12:56 AM

I picked mine up used for about $50 off the For Sale forum at LS1Tech. Good way to save money in general- you can find some really good deals there.

ndtguy · 12-01-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rkponting

Wats the difference between 2000 z28 and 2000 ss?

Ram air hood, rear spoiler, 17" wheels. SLP actually took a Z28 and added the above as a minimum.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/f35/slp-add-ons-68915/

km9v · 12-01-2011, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rkponting

Wats the difference between 2000 z28 and 2000 ss?

About $4K

11-28-2011, 06:39 PM	#1
SSx2JAMES Drives: 2000 Camaro SS + 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 270 View My Garage	2000 SS any advice on what to use for upgrading the air intake on my ss auto camaro?

11-28-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	I like the FTP lid, which is the one I ended up with (after 2 others) on my 02. Not a big difference performance wise between lids, it's mainly just looks and fitment. I started with an SLP lid, and it felt really solid and probably looked the best from a build quality standpoint, but it fit like shit. I replaced that with a TSP lid that fit much, much better. When I put on my FAST 90/90, I swapped the TSP lid for one from FTP, because you can get the FTP lids in sizes larger than stock to match the FAST 90 or 102 and a larger MAF (though I removed the MAF and was running a speed density tune). Both fitment and quality were very good with the FTP, as well as the TSP lid. __________________ Whipple 2.9L S/C, ARH LT's, Flowmaster AMT, HPTuners

11-28-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
ndtguy ^ Me. Things I write ~> Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 325	Did you do the free 'ram-air'mod to the airbox? If not, I'll be doing it this week to my car, so I'll take pics and post instructions. __________________ ndtguy New DD: 2010 Camaro SS L99/A6 - bone stock. Gone but not forgotten... - 2001 Camaro SS m6 - SLP lid, free ram-air mod, poly sway bar bushings/end links, BMR springs and bilsteins. - 1998 Trans Am m6, forged 347, T70;alky-water injection; intercooled, 208/230 .549/.579 121LSA, Moser 12 bolt, 561rwhp/611rwtq.

11-29-2011, 10:59 AM	#6
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	Oh! FTP also makes a ram air kit, which is basically just ducting that runs from in front of the air deflector up to the bottom of the lid (basically where you remove the material for the "free ram air" mod). I had that as well, and would definitely recommend it if you want to do a bit better than just cutting out the plastic under the lid. You'll find out how well it works the first time you have to pull a stray shopping bag out from under the air filter. __________________ Whipple 2.9L S/C, ARH LT's, Flowmaster AMT, HPTuners

11-29-2011, 06:55 PM	#7
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	Get a lid, a LS6 intake and port the TB. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

11-28-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
bill2129 Account Suspended Drives: 2085 Trans AM COBRA Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 676	Just get an slp lid. And if you have a 98-00 replace the stock ls1 manifold with a LS6. Or what I have. The BBK. After the manifold swap the difference was night n day

11-30-2011, 09:06 AM	#10
km9v Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 421	Didn't the '00 SS come w/a lid from the factory?

11-30-2011, 05:36 PM	#11
ndtguy ^ Me. Things I write ~> Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 325	Bluetorp, agreed. I'm on a very limited budget (happens when you are married with 2 kids and the wife is a stay at home Mom), so I have to be picky what I spend money on. km9v, as far as I know, the stock lid. I'm not sure if an SLP lid was an option or not on the SS cars. __________________ ndtguy New DD: 2010 Camaro SS L99/A6 - bone stock. Gone but not forgotten... - 2001 Camaro SS m6 - SLP lid, free ram-air mod, poly sway bar bushings/end links, BMR springs and bilsteins. - 1998 Trans Am m6, forged 347, T70;alky-water injection; intercooled, 208/230 .549/.579 121LSA, Moser 12 bolt, 561rwhp/611rwtq.

12-01-2011, 12:56 AM	#12
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	I picked mine up used for about $50 off the For Sale forum at LS1Tech. Good way to save money in general- you can find some really good deals there. __________________ Whipple 2.9L S/C, ARH LT's, Flowmaster AMT, HPTuners

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