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Somewhere a few months ago I saw a triple pipe induction
setup with three K&N type filters on it for LT-1's. I think it was called "Tri-Claw" or something like that. Has anyone installed one of these? I can't remember where I saw it either, does anyone know who sells this thing?:confused
 
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beamer
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I have a 96 collectors edition LT1
I had a K&N filter first and that did make a big difference over the stock filter.
But I bought the K&N triple air filter "claw" and I love it.
not only does it look neat when you open the hood. but I felt the difference when I'm taking off from a stop light. feels like more torque and it seems to be breathing easier at higher speeds (70 plus). haven't been on a track or any scientic measuring to prove it, but I've driven my baby long enough to feel the differnces.
Later . . . . . .
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All 3 K&N filters add up to the same as the factory filter.
It is nice you can hook up a long hose to it and vaccum your car out!
Makes a noise like a jet engine.
I have one and an air scope in the front of the car.
 
Street Legal Performance Claw

Started with cutting out the lid and a $70 K&N. It didn't fit well with the foam tape and sealing goo. Then the claw went in, 5 minutes. The unit flows better by its design. The filter area may be comparable, but the housing is where it shines. Straight into the plenum with cooler air makes my LT-1 happier. The soft whoosh at idle signals no sinus blockage. Turbine scream floor it means more bigger smile at the on ramp. I think the Corsas are a little deeper pitch. It's the old in-out.
Economically equivelent to a new steel open lid and a square K&N. Very nice upgrade.

The detractors point out the following:
Same element size- yes but cooler air from all sides instead of top only.
No HP improvement- punch it on the expressway at 75 and then talk to us.
Too expensive- Compare to lid and filter.
No advantage- Looks and works great. Can you tell I like it?
 
tlong said:
Then the claw went in, 5 minutes. The unit flows better by its design. The filter area may be comparable, but the housing is where it shines. Straight into the plenum with cooler air makes my LT-1 happier. The soft whoosh at idle signals no sinus blockage. Turbine scream floor it means more bigger smile at the on ramp. I think the Corsas are a little deeper pitch. It's the old in-out.
Economically equivelent to a new steel open lid and a square K&N. Very nice upgrade.

The detractors point out the following:
Same element size- yes but cooler air from all sides instead of top only.
No HP improvement- punch it on the expressway at 75 and then talk to us.
Too expensive- Compare to lid and filter.
No advantage- Looks and works great. Can you tell I like it?
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Ditto...:beer
 
tlong said:
The detractors point out the following:
Same element size- yes but cooler air from all sides instead of top only.
No HP improvement- punch it on the expressway at 75 and then talk to us.
Too expensive- Compare to lid and filter.
No advantage- Looks and works great. Can you tell I like it?
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-Cooler air from the sides and top? it all comes from the same area though
-The stock filter size is far larger than a 350 chevy can handle anyway, so size really doesn't matter here
-I have yet to see even a shred of evidence that the 'claw' adds any power over the stock setup with open lid and K&N.
-Most people cut the top of the stock lid and add a K&N... the total cost is only that of the filter if you do it like that.
-Looks... to each his own. If ya like it, get it:)


I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, but I have seen evidence on many mods... like the throttle body airfoil... and while the airfoil doesn't do much, I have seen dyno runs that show a slight increase (1-2 HP). I just have not seen that on the 'claw'... If there really was an increase, even a minor one, I believe SLP (and many others) would be talking about it. If anyone has any evidence, please share:)
 
In my case I went from the stock airbox w/o K&N to the SLP. I definitely notice a difference. SLP does advertise HP gains ("will provide up to 20 additional HP depending upon your application"). How those numbers stack up...I do not know. Bottom line....looks good, sounds good and (to me) FEELS GOOD!:)

Also let me humbly add...when I open my hood, it kinda adds to the OOOH AAAH factor!:drool:
 
I appreciate the engineering skepticism. Have you compared these designs side-by-side? The shortest point to point is a straight line, right? Bigger holes let more air in, right? Strap one on yer car and see for youself.
The stock paper intake and housing is fine. This is just better technology. I noticed a performance difference not out of placebo or wishful thinking with this bolt on. Comparing to the infamous airfoil is a stretch. I think free flow exhaust enhances the difference on the intake side. The sound it makes may be worth the $200! I put baseball cards on my bike tire spokes back then... How many people blow $500 for better sounding muffs? As said, whatever blows your skirt up.
 
Vettelt193 said:
--I have yet to see even a shred of evidence that the 'claw' adds any power over the stock setup with open lid and K&N.
-:)

For the record, I did some track testing with the claw back in 2002 when I got mine. So I can say something about how the claw compares to just a K&N, w/the stock lid unaltered (closed). I can't say anything about the altered stock lid w/K&N.

My 1/4 mi drag runs showed a very small improvement, .05-.1 s in the 1/4 mi. Of course, I did not do back to back runs on the same day, so weather is also a factor. Still, I will say that my best times ever (to that point) were recorded in 2002 after the claw was installed, and I had the fuel filter cleaned (Just in case), along with a throttle body bypass. I went from 13.65 best (1999-2001) to 13.29 best (June 2002).

So, if you can call this evidence, you have some, but it is not the comparison you asked for.

What I'd say is: It's probably not worth your money to do this sort of thing just for the hp; a cam is just so much more effective. The "free" mods do very little IMHO. Looks and Sound are another matter--I like the look.
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I have a question. Why can't that SPL intake package be fitted to an L98?
 
OK I got my triple pipe intake today. It looks good just sitting on the floor!
here are some pictures (I hope).
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sure looks good on.
 
Ok here come the judge here come the judge.
NOw the L98 guys want to get into it.
The L98 has a problem with flow it likes to be restricted just take off your filter lid and within 25 miles it will throw maf codes and everything else.
I have tried all kinds of things with the L98 the computer is too screwed up to understand what you want it to do.
ON the other hand the claw and the lt1 is a different storie.
When thinking of mods everyone wants to gain 1000 hp with one mod ,not going to happen.
I of course am an exception I want 3000hp from one mod.
In combination with the air foil and the claw you may not gain much, now you start to realy put on the speed, then things start to change.
I don't rely on dyno's and all the other crap out their.
If you want to know the truth about something for your application then only you can test it.
No two cars are alike and just because one guy says one thing, another ,another and another ,without testing it themself will say, my buddy said.Test it for yourself and just blow their doors off when you are done.
I do all my studies inside the car on the track and the road with a lap top ,using tts and tuner cat and sometimes Lt1 edit.
I set up my own car the way I want and step on the gas to see the results.
I can tell you that with just the claw and air foil I picked up 22 hp....
But the key is not at the speeds on the freeway.
I run nitrous and run the traps at over 120 mph.
The power is made on my car between 104 and 120 plus miles an hour,no other changes to the car.
Other guy's at the track say no way .but My close buddies that I race with shake their heads and tell them to lean how to tune their car .
Just my 02 worth.
 
PBnf said:
I have a question. Why can't that SPL intake package be fitted to an L98?
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you may be able to, but the big problem that i see is the intake height. L98's are taller than LT1/4 engines. Basically, I don't think it will reach that high
 
Bill, you are ging to love that on your ZR-1. Please give us your impressions.
 
tlong said:
Bill, you are ging to love that on your ZR-1. Please give us your impressions.
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Yes...pls do! :beer

Don't want to ruffle any feathers but...the "detractors" are usually the ones that don't have it. I've only heard positive things from those who do.
 
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