Since I ordered the FRC's, I thought I might look into a new air box lid and smooth bellows as well. Anyone have pics/suggestions?? Also.....what can I do with that weird-looking gray hose there on the side??
[ 19. February 2004, 05:42 AM: Message edited by: cytruffle ]
Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :
Millie from the pic I see your car already has the opt. lid on it and you don't need to get one. What HP package did your car come with 335 HP or 345 HP if it came as a 335 it had the lid or the exaust one or the other if it came with 345 it hade both from the factory if not get the lid that the hose will still hook up to like came on the 345 HP car
[ 16. February 2004, 06:57 PM: Message edited by: Mike2001SS ]
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
I'll take your cast of Unwanted lid Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
Only change what you have if you want LESS performance.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
The Donaldson lid you have is excellent. Some silicone, tire gloss or wd40 will darken the breather hose.
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
It came with the 345 hp package, which included the dual/dual exhaust system.....so what y'all are saying is that I don't need to replace it performance-wise.....
OK....here's the REAL question (as in stupidfemalequestion):
Many of the air box lids I saw at BG and on here are....um...."prettier".....no stickers, etc., so should I take the stickers off? or leave it alone??
Observe:
[ 19. February 2004, 05:41 AM: Message edited by: cytruffle ]
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
and this...
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
That depends if you want to make it look aftermarket or OE.
Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :
You will not gain any performance by changing lids as you have one already with the 345 package. you can remove the stickers and put some different ones on. but the lid you have is good.
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: That depends if you want to make it look aftermarket or OE.
I guess I want the best of both worlds....I don't want it to look totally stock....but I don't want to screw up anything just because I don't know what I'm doing.....and don't have anyone close-by to help....
quote:Originally posted by Mike2001SS: you can remove the stickers and put some different ones on. but the lid you have is good.
Since that's the case, then I'll just maybe remove the stickers (put 'em in the "baby book") & try cleaning it up a little so it looks all nice!
Thanks..!
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Posted by gauSSian (Member # 2027) on :
another emphatic vote for KEEP YOUR BLACKWING LID!!
I think it looks to be of better quality than most, if not all that I've seen. Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
MIllie Millie Millie....let me airbrush something for you!! Remember I can do lids because they dont need the high temp paint!! Really though...I can do something for you!! I would like to make something really cool!!
Heres mine
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Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
Flamin Bird, ...Cool pic
Millie, ...KEEP the Blackwing Lid, ...period. You want to "dress it up" (Yeh, we know YOU DO ), then as DaddySS said, ...that 'grey' hose will clean up fine. As for removing the sticker from the lid, ...that might be tough without damaging/destroying the sticker. You could order a 'spare' PRIOR to removing if that was a concern for you. I have the PN at home if needed...
Kevin
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
If you are loking to replace the sticker then Teri Lane has a nice asortment . I picked one up at BG that has the 35th logo and then Teri put my car # on it .
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
OK, so I'll send you a spare SLP lid I have, you send me the blackwing, and you can paint and play to your hearts content. Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS 891: and this...
SHOW OFF!!! That is REALLY pretty!! ....yep....that's what I'm talking about.... ....too cool!!
But hey, guys, looks are EVERYTHING....right?? It doesn't matter what's inside.....right??.....isn't that what the magazines, movies, and TV preach???
I'm kidding.....I think....
No, seriously.....y'all have given me some GREAT advice & suggestions...... and thanks for putting up with my ASTOUNDING lack of knowledge!!
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Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
Thanks RagSS
DaddySS....sure send me your spare lid and I'll paint it
and here's a pic of my interior parts I painted too!
[ 17. February 2004, 07:43 AM: Message edited by: Flamin' bird ]
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
Millie, I wouldn't put on the smooth bellows either. Some people who have done this have torn the rubber boot that attaches to your air lid. The smooth bellows is too stiff and does not give when you lift the air lid. Just my opinion. The only thing I did to my BlackWing air lid is put on a K&N label. I personally like the stock look.
Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
You could always paint it ~~check out mine at my sig Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by sscamaro: Millie, I wouldn't put on the smooth bellows either.
Good advice! Thanks, Ralph! Looked at your Webshots pics, and the lid DOES look good with the K&N sticker on it!
quote:Originally posted by blkragss02: You could always paint it ~~check out mine at my sig
Yessssssss......you did notice that I "stole" one of your pics to use as an example.....also I liked how you painted the other stuff there under the hood....woops! I let out another of your secrets!....guess you'll hafta kill me!
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Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
quote:Originally posted by cytruffle: Since that's the case, then I'll just maybe remove the stickers (put 'em in the "baby book") & try cleaning it up a little so it looks all nice!
Thanks..! [/QB]
You'll lose about 15 hp for every sticker you take off! (Ricer 101) Some people have put a small K & N cone filter on the hose that goes to the air box. They put it down low, out of sight, and then just put a plug in the air lid hole. I've seen pictures somewhere, I'll try to find it when I get home.
Posted by Travisnd1 (Member # 1982) on :
Just paint the damn thing! Funny seeing other people post photos of my engine bay, seems to be happening alot lately! Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
quote:Originally posted by Flamin' bird: Heres mine
Michelle, Where did you get the transparent hood? It looks great! Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
Milli........not to change the subject, but did you check to see if your FRC's will fit under your STB? What kind if STB is that anyway?
As far as the lid goes, I would use a heat gun/hair dryer to remove the labeling and would buy an SS emblem like you have on the fender and put that on the lid.
Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS_CarGuy: Milli........not to change the subject, but did you check to see if your FRC's will fit under your STB? What kind if STB is that anyway?
As far as the lid goes, I would use a heat gun/hair dryer to remove the labeling and would buy an SS emblem like you have on the fender and put that on the lid.
They fit I have the same D.Goetz STB and FRC's Posted by Flamin' bird (Member # 786) on :
quote:Originally posted by CamaroSCG: [QUOTE]Michelle, Where did you get the transparent hood? It looks great!
Its a rare prototype that Im working on! HA HA HA...Thats photoshop! As if you didnt know. And if you notice I dont have a hose!
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Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by CamaroSCG: Some people have put a small K & N cone filter on the hose that goes to the air box. They put it down low, out of sight, and then just put a plug in the air lid hole. I've seen pictures somewhere, I'll try to find it when I get home.
Yeah....I remember you saying something about that one time, but I couldn't remember what you said!! I'd like to see a pic of that set-up....
quote:Originally posted by Travisnd1: Just paint the damn thing! Funny seeing other people post photos of my engine bay, seems to be happening alot lately!
Look what you started!!! It's all YOUR fault!!!
quote:Originally posted by SS_CarGuy: Milli........not to change the subject, but did you check to see if your FRC's will fit under your STB? What kind if STB is that anyway?
As far as the lid goes, I would use a heat gun/hair dryer to remove the labeling and would buy an SS emblem like you have on the fender and put that on the lid.
That is an original handcrafted DGOETZ Signature Series STB, which has since been autographed....guarandamteed to clear FRC's!! And thanks for your suggestions for the lid!!
The "artiste" himself....ain't he cute?!?!?!
Posted by Travisnd1 (Member # 1982) on :
look at the photo of my engine bay you posted up top, you will see the small filter on the right side of the airbox
Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
Hey Millie, i have the clear MTI lid. sorry i don't have any pics online to show you. but Steve and Teri have the same lid and they might have some pics to show you.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
The new issue of GM High Tech Performance has an article on lids. I remember Steve telling me about it last night. They liked the SLP one.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
quote:Originally posted by Flamin' bird: [QB] Thanks RagSS
DaddySS....sure send me your spare lid and I'll paint it
and here's a pic of my interior parts I painted too!
OK, I think we have it worked out... I send my spare to Flamin' bird, he paints it to Millies specs, Millie sends me the blackwing, I send my other SLP lid to flamin' bird as payment for the paint work and everyone is happy, all for the cost of shipping...right? Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by Travisnd1: look at the photo of my engine bay you posted up top, you will see the small filter on the right side of the airbox
ohhhhh.....ok! I'll try that! Looks better than a big ole hose....Thanks!!
quote:Originally posted by NATESS: Hey Millie, i have the clear MTI lid. sorry i don't have any pics online to show you. but Steve and Teri have the same lid and they might have some pics to show you.
I saw theirs in BG.....veeeeerrrryyyyy C L !! ....decisions, decisions...
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS: The new issue of GM High Tech Performance has an article on lids. I remember Steve telling me about it last night. They liked the SLP one.
Thanks!! I'll check it out!!
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: OK, I think we have it worked out... I send my spare to Flamin' bird, he paints it to Millies specs, Millie sends me the blackwing, I send my other SLP lid to flamin' bird as payment for the paint work and everyone is happy, all for the cost of shipping...right?
....um....yeah..... .....right.....I think.....
(gotta watch dese NooJoisey types...dey make ya offers ya can't refuse.... )
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
quote:Originally posted by cytruffle:
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: OK, I think we have it worked out... I send my spare to Flamin' bird, he paints it to Millies specs, Millie sends me the blackwing, I send my other SLP lid to flamin' bird as payment for the paint work and everyone is happy, all for the cost of shipping...right?
....um....yeah..... .....right.....I think.....
(gotta watch dese NooJoisey types...dey make ya offers ya can't refuse.... ) [/QB]
Yes, and what's worse - I am originally from New Yawk, only moved to NJ six yeahs ago! Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: Yes, and what's worse - I am originally from New Yawk, only moved to NJ six yeahs ago!
ooooo!! New Yawk!....y'all got cute accents, too!!
Now rumor has it that Mr. JeffY is from Michugun by way of New Yawk.....so THAT oughta be one C L accent!! ...somebody send me a sound clip of him!!
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