Lid or Kit

**RileyC** · 04-18-2010, 11:57 PM

A friend of mine has a 02 Z28 that already has a K&N drop in filter. Would he be better off getting a open element style intake (volant) or just grabbing a lid? What are the differences in the lids? Would a bellow be worth the cash?

Thanks

**c5z28** · 04-19-2010, 12:28 AM

Lid, differences is that slp generally is a tighter fit (pain in the ass to get on). Bellow isn't worth it, if he is dead said he could go to home depot and pick up a fernco rubber coupling.

**Mike0202** · 04-19-2010, 08:41 AM

slp lid

only thing ill ever buy from them hahah

**Schmalgar** · 04-19-2010, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by c5z28

Lid, differences is that slp generally is a tighter fit (pain in the ass to get on). Bellow isn't worth it, if he is dead said he could go to home depot and pick up a fernco rubber coupling.

I do not like my SLP lid. It does not fit well, and I can see stress lines on the tabs already, makes me worry they are going to snap. And this guy is right, it's a pain in the ass to get on, and even after the struggle it's not airtight. I have read many posts where others say the same thing.

I am going to switch it to the Volant just so I never have to worry about fitment issues. And I don't want to have to fight the lid on and off to check the filter. I know there's always a debate on whether the Volant is worth the extra money and a lid is a lid. But I know pollen has gotten in the lid behind the filter. So it'll be worth it to me...

**67CamaroRSSS** · 04-19-2010, 09:12 AM

I've had both the Volant CAI and (I currently have) a lid (MTI). Unless you have a fresh air hood (SS, VFN or the like) a lid (with corresponding mods like cut out base and deflector under it) outperforms the Volant. I also have a smooth bellows. I picked up .15 sec and almost 2 mph.

**Mike0202** · 04-19-2010, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Schmalgar

I do not like my SLP lid. It does not fit well, and I can see stress lines on the tabs already, makes me worry they are going to snap. And this guy is right, it's a pain in the ass to get on, and even after the struggle it's not airtight. I have read many posts where others say the same thing.

I am going to switch it to the Volant just so I never have to worry about fitment issues. And I don't want to have to fight the lid on and off to check the filter. I know there's always a debate on whether the Volant is worth the extra money and a lid is a lid. But I know pollen has gotten in the lid behind the filter. So it'll be worth it to me...

Really? Mine fits great.

**Schmalgar** · 04-19-2010, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mike0202

Really? Mine fits great.

pfft...

Actually I think part of my problem is the smooth bellows. I think it's too stiff compared to the flexible stock accordian bellows and it seems to keep the back end of the lid up a little too much.

**Sas** · 04-19-2010, 11:56 AM

Mine fits great too

**RileyC** · 04-19-2010, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

a lid (with corresponding mods like cut out base and deflector under it)

Where can I get more information on this?

**28Marcos** · 04-19-2010, 04:09 PM

here you go buddy:
http://www.installuniversity.com/lsx...documents.html

**RileyC** · 04-19-2010, 04:22 PM

Thanks.

**karpetcm** · 04-19-2010, 05:57 PM

My lid fits really good no issues at all and i have the smooth bellow. I guess its just luck.

**Schmalgar** · 04-19-2010, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by karpetcm

My lid fits really good no issues at all and i have the smooth bellow. I guess its just luck.

Ah man, there went my last excuse

**st_cspeer** · 04-19-2010, 08:34 PM

My lid fits great, no problems and I have the smooth below.

**JRENIGAR** · 04-20-2010, 07:57 AM

SLP lid and smooth bellows here and no fitment problems either. I will say its a chore to get the tabs to slide in place but it seems to be air tight. No trimming on the bellows either. I did notice when the motor mounts were rotten it was alot harder to get the lid in place though. Since replacing then with prothane, no problems to speak of.