Open Air Lid Mod
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Re: Open Air Lid Mod (dmalhi1)
I'm not sure on a stock motor, and I mean realy stock.
On mine I would think it would give about 5hp gain. From the open air lid the ram air gave me a solid 5hp gain.
I didn't notice an increse in loudness with the open air lid. The purpose is to remove restriction to air flow.
As with other such mods, alone they may not make a noticible difference, but combined they make for sizable gains (I'm still running stock cam and heads).
On mine I would think it would give about 5hp gain. From the open air lid the ram air gave me a solid 5hp gain.
I didn't notice an increse in loudness with the open air lid. The purpose is to remove restriction to air flow.
As with other such mods, alone they may not make a noticible difference, but combined they make for sizable gains (I'm still running stock cam and heads).
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From: Marlboro country MA
Re: Open Air Lid Mod (65Z01)
Is there really a point to cutting open the lid?
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Re: Open Air Lid Mod (dmalhi1)
Didn't do a damn thing for me but keep me busy for 15 minutes with a dremel.
Like Jim said, unless you are going to do other mods, don't waste your time(or ruin your lid).
Like Jim said, unless you are going to do other mods, don't waste your time(or ruin your lid).
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Open Air Lid Mod (edwards)
Since this is not the most restrictive part of the system, it won't do much of anything. If you add exhaust, a k&n and a chip and thermostat, you would probably start to get a benefit. The more mods the more of a difference it will make.
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Re: Open Air Lid Mod (dmalhi1)
Keep in mind that it doesn't really do much to make the hole in the airlid any bigger than the opening of the throttle body. :)
It does make it a bit louder up front... you get a satisfying "whooosh" sound as you go WOT. :D
It does make it a bit louder up front... you get a satisfying "whooosh" sound as you go WOT. :D
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Re: Open Air Lid Mod (Thud)
It does make it a bit louder up front... you get a satisfying "whooosh" sound as you go WOT.