Best Intake???

**B01SS** · 09-19-2006, 05:22 PM

Which intake would u guys say is the best bang for your buck on an '01 SS??? I was thinkin bout the K&N fuel injection kit II, the Austin Ram Air, or one of the Volant kits. What do you guys think? Thanks.

**M6HUGGERSS** · 09-19-2006, 05:37 PM

well the best bang for buck would be buy a used lid online ($50)
and a new K&N filter ($50) and there is any easy 10rwhp.

on my 400rwhp SS i had an MTI lid, K&N filter, and an SSRA.
it was a nice set-up, and wasent very expencive.

and just so you know, there is no best intake.all have ups and downs.

good luck.!

**B01SS** · 09-19-2006, 06:36 PM

If I'm willing to spend the money...which one do you think I should go for?? The K&N fuel injector kit? Volant kit?? What do you think?

**A~NICE~CAR~IS~A~NICE~CAR** · 09-20-2006, 02:05 PM

IMO i would have to say the K&N FIPK!

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 03:05 PM

I really like the SLP Cold air intake kit with the smooth bellows and K&N air filter

**B01SS** · 09-20-2006, 03:58 PM

Is there any thread that rates the K&N vs. the SLP w/ power ratings or just opinions from people?

**camaro_five0** · 09-20-2006, 04:23 PM

since you have the SS I think you should leave your functional air induction alone. Even though you can probably get more HP from a K&N FIPK (only a few hp), it's the SS trademark. Just my opinion.

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 04:27 PM

K&N:http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...Prod=57-3022-2

SLP:http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=21046

SLP: 25HP-im not sure if it Really produces this much, maybe on the Z28 but i bet its pretty close,
K&N: 14HP

But the SLP takes some time to install its a bit more complicated. il try to get you some pics of mine.

**B01SS** · 09-20-2006, 07:07 PM

Nice....thanks....dunno which one i'll get....i'm gonna call SLP and K&N tomorrow to get their take on their product. If the SLP really give near 25hp i'll def go with that one but if its not much difference from the K&N...i'll prob go with the K&N kit. thanks.

**SSmoky01** · 09-20-2006, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Tyler_LS1

I really like the SLP Cold air intake kit with the smooth bellows and K&N ait filter

This is the one I have and like alot. I love the cold air in the morning. I don't know if the cold air intake is all in my head but it actually feels like it hauls a little more azz on cold morning's.

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by SSmoky01

This is the one I have and like alot. I love the cold air in the morning. I don't know if the cold air intake is all in my head but it actually feels like it hauls a little more azz on cold morning's.

same here! i usually dont drive it in the mornin but at night,

WOW! it loves that fresh cold air!

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by B01SS

Nice....thanks....dunno which one i'll get....i'm gonna call SLP and K&N tomorrow to get their take on their product. If the SLP really give near 25hp i'll def go with that one but if its not much difference from the K&N...i'll prob go with the K&N kit. thanks.

its ALOT different than the K&N the SLP sucks air from under the front of the car AND the hood scoop the K&N just sucks from the stock position. thats why the SLP is a little harder to install.

Good luck!

**B01SS** · 09-20-2006, 07:39 PM

ok....thanks...now i'm leanin towards the SLP.....oh yeah.....and it doesn't matter that its an SS right? some sites say "not recommned for SS model"...whats up with that?

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by B01SS

ok....thanks...now i'm leanin towards the SLP.....oh yeah.....and it doesn't matter that its an SS right? some sites say "not recommned for SS model"...whats up with that?

the SS model has the functional hood scoop. SLP wants you to put the rubber seal over that but you dont have to (it makes it better if you dont). it works better with the SS because of the hood scoop. just a minute and il try to have some pics up to show you.

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 08:15 PM

heres some pics: if you have any questions on the install just ask.

**B01SS** · 09-20-2006, 09:45 PM

oh wow...nice pic...i can def see how the SLP might be a lil better suckin air from under the car...hmm....so u'd def say SLP then hah? any suggestions of best place to order it? price wise?

**Tyler_LS1** · 09-20-2006, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by B01SS

oh wow...nice pic...i can def see how the SLP might be a lil better suckin air from under the car...hmm....so u'd def say SLP then hah? any suggestions of best place to order it? price wise?

i got mine off of summitracing.com and they even gave me a free HAT!!!

if you go with ground shipping then its free! good luck! (using a jack to lift the front of the car will help on the install)

just a couple more pics... if you need any more pics i can easily get them.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...6/P9200083.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...6/P9200075.jpg

**B01SS** · 09-21-2006, 12:01 AM

Nice...thanks man...i appreciate the advice.

**98Z** · 10-15-2006, 08:47 AM

I see that this is an old thread but I thought that I would give you my opinion. I have an MTI lid w/ a K&N filter and the ram air cutout. However, I bought the K&N FIPK along with a Granatelli MAF sensor set up for ram air and I'm trying to get the SLP ram air hood but can't afford it. To me, that would be the best set up for air induction.