Any positive results with aftermarket sc lids?

dbs1 · 10-16-2020, 12:21 AM

I see NX and weapon x have some out with claims of better cooling and 25 more hp.
Any validity to these claims from folks who have used them or know someone who has?

SJFGTO · 10-16-2020, 05:57 AM

I noticed absolutely zero performance difference after I installed my lid. It does seem to run consistently cooler, at highway speeds regardless of the weather. I have observed my coolant 2 degrees cooler than with the factory SC cover, and my intake temp slightly cooler under most driving conditions. But I can not quantify it, never thought of doing a before and after. What I do know for sure is the NX lid significantly increased SC whine and is a great visual mod. Expensive bling for looks and sound. No seat of pants performance difference whatsoever.

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-16-2020, 07:44 AM

In my non-scientific experiment at VIR... I felt like I may have even lost a little bit. The supercharger sounds much better but that was not worth the expense. If you're going to spend the money then get the stock supercharger ported.

jvandy50 · 10-17-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

In my non-scientific experiment at VIR... I felt like I may have even lost a little bit. The supercharger sounds much better but that was not worth the expense. If you're going to spend the money then get the stock supercharger ported.

I think anything increasing airflow on these cars without a tune, the computer adjusts and it’s all for nothing. Just my opinion, but i bet my car would run better without my TB and rotofab lol.

JonDaddy82 · 10-17-2020, 12:14 PM

These guys have a pretty good looking new lid too:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1707977092686909

Smokin19 · 10-17-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

These guys have a pretty good looking new lid too:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1707977092686909

I like that. Like to know more about it when it comes out.

newchevyman · 10-17-2020, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin19

I like that. Like to know more about it when it comes out.

It's already out. Costs $1200 IIRC and it's just a lid with no meth or nitrous provisions. They claim 40 horsepower gains and tune required but no third party has tested it yet.

gtfoxy · 10-17-2020, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by newchevyman

It's already out. Costs $1200 IIRC and it's just a lid with no meth or nitrous provisions. They claim 40 horsepower gains and tune required but no third party has tested it yet.

$1,200? Good lord! That’s a good chunk towards a 2300 or 2650.

Markoz28 · 10-17-2020, 03:39 PM

If the LMP or weapon X help with cooling and volume this might be a good buy. Just depends on price. Ported SC is about 1500. If the lid is about $1000+ it might be just a couple grand shy of Mag 2650 which would be the better route.

gaveup · 10-17-2020, 11:11 PM

Yeah. These lids seem overpriced without much proof of actual gains. If you’re dead set on staying with the factory blower it might worth adding, but at the total cost of porting + lid you might as well get a 2300 for a little bit more and get better cooling and performance.

Now, if the lids were 400-500 it would be worth it.

dbs1 · 10-18-2020, 12:42 AM

It appears when they first came out they were $700-$800.

I just got a price request back from NX for $1300.

Holy crap. No thanks.

2018ZL1 · 10-18-2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

These guys have a pretty good looking new lid too:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1707977092686909

I am having one of these installed this winter.... Was told 20RWHP by Alec.

FoundNemo · 10-20-2020, 12:45 PM

https://weaponxmotorsports.com/produ...32487931576369

Weapon-X lid just got released!

FoundNemo · 10-20-2020, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2018ZL1

I am having one of these installed this winter.... Was told 20RWHP by Alec.

Wonder why its not listed on their website? Did they provide any dynos to prove the gains?

10-16-2020, 12:21 AM	#1
dbs1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lakeside, Az Posts: 491	Any positive results with aftermarket sc lids? I see NX and weapon x have some out with claims of better cooling and 25 more hp. Any validity to these claims from folks who have used them or know someone who has?

10-16-2020, 05:57 AM	#2
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	I noticed absolutely zero performance difference after I installed my lid. It does seem to run consistently cooler, at highway speeds regardless of the weather. I have observed my coolant 2 degrees cooler than with the factory SC cover, and my intake temp slightly cooler under most driving conditions. But I can not quantify it, never thought of doing a before and after. What I do know for sure is the NX lid significantly increased SC whine and is a great visual mod. Expensive bling for looks and sound. No seat of pants performance difference whatsoever. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

10-16-2020, 07:44 AM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	In my non-scientific experiment at VIR... I felt like I may have even lost a little bit. The supercharger sounds much better but that was not worth the expense. If you're going to spend the money then get the stock supercharger ported. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

10-17-2020, 12:14 PM	#5
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 618	These guys have a pretty good looking new lid too: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1707977092686909 __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

10-17-2020, 03:39 PM	#9
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	If the LMP or weapon X help with cooling and volume this might be a good buy. Just depends on price. Ported SC is about 1500. If the lid is about $1000+ it might be just a couple grand shy of Mag 2650 which would be the better route.

10-17-2020, 11:11 PM	#10
gaveup Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 87	Yeah. These lids seem overpriced without much proof of actual gains. If you’re dead set on staying with the factory blower it might worth adding, but at the total cost of porting + lid you might as well get a 2300 for a little bit more and get better cooling and performance. Now, if the lids were 400-500 it would be worth it.

10-18-2020, 12:42 AM	#11
dbs1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lakeside, Az Posts: 491	It appears when they first came out they were $700-$800. I just got a price request back from NX for $1300. Holy crap. No thanks.

10-20-2020, 12:45 PM	#13
FoundNemo Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: GA Posts: 573	https://weaponxmotorsports.com/produ...32487931576369 Weapon-X lid just got released!

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