SLP "claw" or TPiS cold-air intake?

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May 13, 2007 | 12:19 AM

Hideki

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SLP "claw" or TPiS cold-air intake?

The title pretty much explains it all, which one is better. the SLP "claw" intake or TPiS's cold-air intake. and another question is, are any of these intakes any better than a K&N filter with and open lid?

May 13, 2007 | 08:16 AM

eschoendorff

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Not really. Save your money for real mods.

May 13, 2007 | 09:17 AM

Mekanic

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http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_06...dup/index.html

Found this a bit ago, was a good read

May 13, 2007 | 10:09 AM

N.C. Kid

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Originally Posted by Mekanic

http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_06...dup/index.html

Found this a bit ago, was a good read

Ive noticed that some forum members say that its junk but right there is proof that it adds 3 horsepower. I dont think 3 horsepower is worth 200 dollars but if you got the $$ go for it. Read vader86s site and he says go with the K&N and cut lid. Both add a little horsepower. Ones cheaper than the other. If your on a budget just do the filter/lid.

May 13, 2007 | 10:46 AM

jimmers

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Not really. Save your money for real mods.

May 13, 2007 | 10:59 AM

jimg's'93

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The numbers I had seen showed that most any gain from the after-market kits were only realized at the very high end but for daily driving there was no real benefit. The K&N w/cut lid pretty much kept right up with those kits as well.....I saved the money and went the K&N route.

May 13, 2007 | 11:02 AM

tlong

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The K&N doesn't fit in the cut lid setup very well. The SLP Claw is worth the money in performance and appearance (to me).

May 13, 2007 | 11:17 AM

Aardwolf

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Is the claw the one with the three cone filters? That is a for looks mod only. How could it do anything better then the stock filter?

The TPIS unit says "care must be taken in wet weather" that seems odd. I have the A/O front scoop, it has no trouble with water.

Last edited by Aardwolf; May 13, 2007 at 12:11 PM.

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May 13, 2007 | 11:51 AM

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I've got an A/O forced air kit too. It gave me 10 HP on the dyno when they directed the blower into it

Aug 21, 2009 | 06:49 AM

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88BlackZ-51

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I've got an A/O forced air kit too. It gave me 10 HP on the dyno when they directed the blower into it

Is this the one that enables you not to have a front licence plate?

Aug 21, 2009 | 08:03 AM

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runner140*

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I had the "SLP" intake for about four years now.....its a good look and thats about it. Save your money on a real mod or a fresh set of injectors from FIC.

Aug 21, 2009 | 08:07 AM

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pianoguy

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I have the SLP Claw, but I wouldn't pay full price for one. I snagged a used one on fleabay for $60 and bought new filters for it. Looks and sounds nice, but I doubt if you'd notice any gains.