vortex rammer?
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vortex rammer?
I saw something called a vortex rammer and I was wondering what the heck that is. It wasn't as much $ as a turbo or a supercharger. I asked a guy who was selling one but he didn't want to tell me I guess.
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Re: vortex rammer? (blkmagik85)
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/zip-pm-237-sc.html
That's the Vortex Rammer. Seems like the best ram air design out there for a C4. Cool air right from under the radiator shroud.
That's the Vortex Rammer. Seems like the best ram air design out there for a C4. Cool air right from under the radiator shroud.
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Re: vortex rammer? (blkmagik85)
Oh, I see... Thanks. Rain/snow don't get in there easier do they I wonder?
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Re: vortex rammer? (blkmagik85)
Check forum member submitted product reviews, I think there's a few on it. Mixed opinions if I remember right.
Its really just a cold air (outside air) system, doesn't do any ramming. Ram air doesn't help anyhow. In order to get actual ram air effect you would have to get going like 600+ mph with a perfectly shaped scoop facing directly into the air flow, if I vaguely remember the scientific explanation correctly...
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Its really just a cold air (outside air) system, doesn't do any ramming. Ram air doesn't help anyhow. In order to get actual ram air effect you would have to get going like 600+ mph with a perfectly shaped scoop facing directly into the air flow, if I vaguely remember the scientific explanation correctly...
:yesnod:
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Re: vortex rammer? (blkmagik85)
Id much prefer the SLP Cold air for the 85-89 which dont have a slanted radiator. Its cheaper and it does the same thing. If i had an LT1 or C5, id be using the Vortex.
But its important to note that these things arent really worth the money on a stock motor that CANT use all the air they flow. In theory these cold air setups should work, but until youve modded your engine, i doubt if youd see much gains over a K&N with an open lid.
If you want some things to help your power, remove the screens in the MAF sensor and bypass the TB coolant hoses.
But its important to note that these things arent really worth the money on a stock motor that CANT use all the air they flow. In theory these cold air setups should work, but until youve modded your engine, i doubt if youd see much gains over a K&N with an open lid.
If you want some things to help your power, remove the screens in the MAF sensor and bypass the TB coolant hoses.
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Re: vortex rammer? (Lone Ranger)
Its really just a cold air (outside air) system, doesn't do any ramming. Ram air doesn't help anyhow. In order to get actual ram air effect you would have to get going like 600+ mph with a perfectly shaped scoop facing directly into the air flow, if I vaguely remember the scientific explanation correctly...
:yesnod:
:yesnod:
