SLP 3 cone filter cold-air induction, how does it work ?
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SLP 3 cone filter cold-air induction, how does it work ?
Was thinking of purchasing a cold air injection system for increased HP and am considering the SLP Blackwing 3 cone filter system. Does anyone have any experience with this system, in particular did you notice a 20 HP type gain as the manufacturer publishes ?
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Not sure what you mean by how it works? It replaces your current filter housing, and air is sucked through the cone filters by the engine.
Don't expect a 20hp gain. 2hp is more likely. Buy it if you like how it looks, not for performance.
Don't expect a 20hp gain. 2hp is more likely. Buy it if you like how it looks, not for performance.
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Its got a good look and thats about it. If you're looking for HP, look elsewhere.
The technology is...it uses three cone filters that are re-useable. I've had this unit for five years.
Looks like this:
The technology is...it uses three cone filters that are re-useable. I've had this unit for five years.
Looks like this:
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If you buy it , buy it cause it looks cool. It probably gives you very little over a cut lid with a K&N.
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Due to the location of the stock filter it is hard to beat just having a cut lid and a good filter. If I were you I would spend money elsewhere to get usable HP.
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There is a cold air induction system involving change the front license plate cover to one with a grill, then drilling a large hole in the foam behind it and cutting the radiator shroud. Then mounting a filter box over the hole you cut in the shroud. A friend that drag raced his L98 did all of that and got no gains in his 1/4 mile trap times.
I also got mine used and cheap and like it for the looks. It also made no difference in my times at the track.
I also got mine used and cheap and like it for the looks. It also made no difference in my times at the track.
