"Open Lid" Mod
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (sundbergjc)
I used a hack saw, or a Dremel tool will do the trick, just wear eye protection.
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (sundbergjc)
a dremel tool will work great.
I did it the easy way though... made a phone call (Mid America) and gave a credit card number. A couple days later...my cut lid was here :lolg:
I did it the easy way though... made a phone call (Mid America) and gave a credit card number. A couple days later...my cut lid was here :lolg:
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Phil-tha-Rush)
Just know that you will not see any gain at any speed. It's been track tested by yours truly.
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Mr Mojo)
Just know that you will not see any gain at any speed. It's been track tested by yours truly.
If anything, just think of it this way: Whether you gain 1 HP or 10 HP out of it, you still gained something, no matter how negligable it is. Everything adds up, and one less mod means that much less total power in the end. If it's free, then why the hell not? :smash: :thumbs:
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (96TorchRedCoupe)
So why do it ... Is there a reason or point?
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GDP, it made no difference from 0-105, so I don't think it would do much more over 100 either.
In theory it makes sense, but in reality, it ain't happening. About the only thing it does is get your filter dirtier, quicker.
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Mr Mojo)
About the only thing it does is get your filter dirtier, quicker.
A buddy of mine has had his cut out on his trans am..he couldn't believe how fast that filter became filthy. He was having to clean it once every couple of weeks( daily driver). He told me that he noticed absolutely no difference in the car's performance overall. (Sounded better but that's all.) He finally reached futility with it....ordered another original box and replaced it.
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Hawaiian Punch)
I drive mine all the time (even when some of you would cringe! :cheers: ) and I've never noticed it getting dirtier. Only cleaned it once in about 2 yrs and even then it didn't need it. I think it did make a difference, though, when i got a cut lid. Its cheap but I'd say for a stock engine, you wouldn't notice it very much. Maybe for the more modified cars that require better air flow, you would see something. But a stock engine will see a small increase, IMO.
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Lord Odin)
You also have to remember that on a stock car, you can flow as much air as you want, but will it help since the throttlebody is still the same size? Think about it.
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Mr Mojo)
While it may not help LT1 guys much, it does help the L98 motor. 65Z01 has proven results of it on his 88.
Plus, everybody needs to know that Mojo's girl is a freak and that he pulls 12s with basically nothing. :D
Plus, everybody needs to know that Mojo's girl is a freak and that he pulls 12s with basically nothing. :D
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Re: "Open Lid" Mod (sundbergjc)
'Course...if you got $50 or so burning a hole in your pocket...you can BUY an open lid from MAD and still have your original. That's what i did...and i gotta agree with everyone else....no SOP difference...but a "potential restriction" was eliminated.
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From: Streetsville ONT
Re: "Open Lid" Mod (Alchemist)
If the filter gets dirtier that much faster.. doesnt that mean more air is going towards it? I thought the whole goal was to get as much air to the motor as possible, or free up any restrictions. I know that when i first bought the car i removed the factory lid and only about 10% of the filter - a little square in the middle- was dirty, all around the square looked brand new. When you quickly go WOT with the hood up in park you can hear a huge difference in sound although this doesnt mean more power. I think the question is "Can you really feel 5 or 10 horsepower?" I seriously doubt it. Temperatures and conditions play such a huge role that duplicating runs on different days is nearly impossible. I dont mean to cause a commotion but i think every little mod really adds up.
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