SLP lid is Broke

**Alex212** · 03-18-2008, 03:12 PM

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Angry Just got the thing and was trying to install the MAF, I heated it, used silicone lube and it was still a very tight fit then it cracks from the edge of the coller going back 3". So I'm done... I'll just throw my K&N in and be done with it..

Anyone else have this issue?

**sunsetorangess** · 03-18-2008, 04:04 PM

Why did you heat it up? It is indeed a tight fit but ya just got to use a little lube and just play the wiggle/slide and turn game until it mates up. Try giving slp a call and letting them know the situation and maybe they will replace it.
J

**Alex212** · 03-19-2008, 05:03 AM

on a positive note Hank from SLP said he would take care of it and send me a new one...

your supposed to heat it up at the neck where the MAF installs...supposedly it helps it expand so you can install the MAF for a tighter fit when it cools...From what I'm reading some people have to do it some don't...Which tells me maybe the necks are not all the exact same diameter coming from the factory. No matter what i did with the one i got it would not go on.

**b.lee** · 03-19-2008, 05:07 AM

shoot, i love my slp lid.
i just have the stock maf tho.

**Spaz** · 03-19-2008, 05:31 AM

mine fit with no problems...

**emotionalpiracy** · 03-19-2008, 03:06 PM

everyone has this problem because slp wants you to buy the entire slp intake system. when you use their maf and flopac theres this extra connedcting piece that goes from the lid to the maf

**98T/Aformula.** · 03-19-2008, 03:43 PM

Such
Lousy
Products

I have there lid and flow pack because I wanted quick power when I first bought my car but I will never buy SLPs stuff ever agin.....You get what you pay for. I thought the lid was one of the things they did right because mine fit no problem but clearly I just got lucky.....

**b.lee** · 03-19-2008, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by 98T/Aformula.

Such
Lousy
Products

I have there lid and flow pack because I wanted quick power when I first bought my car but I will never buy SLPs stuff ever agin.....You get what you pay for. I thought the lid was one of the things they did right because mine fit no problem but clearly I just got lucky.....

guess i got lucky too, not :|

**BrntWS6** · 03-19-2008, 03:52 PM

The SLP lid is complete crap like most of their stuff. I owned one for a few months and the thing would never seal correctly. I could stick my pinky finger underneath the back side of it and touch the filter.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 03-19-2008, 04:16 PM

none of the aftermarket lids will fit like the factory, the SLP lid comes the closest

**Firebirdjones** · 03-19-2008, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by emotionalpiracy

everyone has this problem because slp wants you to buy the entire slp intake system. when you use their maf and flopac theres this extra connedcting piece that goes from the lid to the maf

I got the entire flowpac,,,,no extra piece for the MAF with my kit. Shucks there wouldn't be any room for it anyway on mine.

My lid went on fine, I didn't heat anything. Snug fit on the MAF but thats the way you want it. Nice fit around the filter, overall it's okay. No problems here at all.

**TedsB4Csled** · 03-19-2008, 06:29 PM

Had the same problem with it cracking and bad fit. They did send me a new one from SLP and I got the SLP MAF to go with it and now it fits. The older lids had a different injection molding process and fit better to stock MAF. I also got the air bellow and had to hack into my radiator shroud to get it all to fit. What a nightmare! Buy a used lid on e-bay unless you get the SLP MAF. That way at least you know it fit! There is no way in hell I could fit the lid even after heating it and putting the stock MAF in freezer to shrink. I have a new SLP lid and stock MAF right in front of me as I type this. The only way I could make it work is to use a dremmel to shave down the lid. I have to admit I do like the setup now that I know how to install it and appreciate SLP replacing the lid. If I could do it over I would just get a used lid and although the bellow was a pain and cost way too much it is much better than stock IMO.

**TedsB4Csled** · 03-19-2008, 07:25 PM

I thought I posted but guess I did quick reply? Anyone have my msg?

**SVG210** · 03-20-2008, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by 98T/Aformula.

Such
Lousy
Products

I have there lid and flow pack because I wanted quick power when I first bought my car but I will never buy SLPs stuff ever agin.....You get what you pay for. I thought the lid was one of the things they did right because mine fit no problem but clearly I just got lucky.....

i beg you differ. some slp products are good

Lid
Linke Lock
Fan Switch

**INMY01TA** · 03-20-2008, 07:32 AM

I have the SLP driveshaft loop. As simple as it is, it's a great piece. Love my Firehawk rims too.

**98T/Aformula.** · 03-20-2008, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by hurraquio

i beg you differ. some slp products are good

Lid
Linke Lock
Fan Switch

Someone has to believe in them.....I never will.

**Justin23454** · 03-20-2008, 08:30 AM

My SLP lid fits fine and didnt crack

**Y2KArcticSS** · 03-20-2008, 08:33 AM

Just as there is a need for a driver mod in some situations, maybe you just need an installer mod......................

**0rion** · 03-20-2008, 09:16 AM

glad to hear they're taking care of you. Now don't break this one.

**Spaz** · 03-20-2008, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

none of the aftermarket lids will fit like the factory, the SLP lid comes the closest

even in GMHTP mag they said that... i love my slp lid... i had a good snug fit when it was closed... every thing fit nice and snug... i had no problems at all...