Ram Air
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Ram Air
I've heard a lot about this and I've seen some of the newer firebirds with this option. What exactly is it? What does it do?
Also is it possible to add this to a vette?
Just tryin to further extend my car knowledge :D
Also is it possible to add this to a vette?
Just tryin to further extend my car knowledge :D
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Re: Ram Air (Bradley33)
It provides cool air under pressure to the intake system.
You can make/buy a Ram Air system for a '92 Vette. They commonly take air from the high pressure area in front of the radiator or, in one case, takes air in through the front license plate area.
You can make/buy a Ram Air system for a '92 Vette. They commonly take air from the high pressure area in front of the radiator or, in one case, takes air in through the front license plate area.
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Re: simply a gimmick to sell cars(Bradley33) (Cratzy)
RamAir = poor mans turbo 
RamAir = big marketing gimmick
Most of them are better at sucking dollars out of your pocket than air. ;)
And where in the world did that "5 HP at 60 MPH" quote come from? Which system, which car, what test conditions, ad nauseum. Generic claims such as this have no meaning at all.
Been there, done that... note the photo in my .sig. I don't argue the merits of a "ram air" system. I'm currently running a Vortex unit right now. All I'm saying is that the advertised power gains are exaggerated. Worthwhile? Probably? Worth the money (as compared to an open filter lid with K&N)? You'll have to be the judge.
[Modified by gs633, 12:05 PM 9/21/2001]
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Re: Ram Air (Bradley33)
More cool air means more pwr. Also, you get a SLIGHT pressure increase on the intake charge....very slight. Older 60's musclecars like the Camaro had this option. Cool air under pressure from the cowl area was guided into the motor via the 'cowl induction hood'. This mod can't hurt, but is an expensive kit, for the hp increase....looks good though. :flag
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Re: simply a gimmick to sell cars(Bradley33) (gs633)
You'll have to be the judge.
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Re: simply a gimmick to sell cars(Bradley33) (gs633)
And where in the world did that "5 HP at 60 MPH" quote come from? Which system, which car, what test conditions, ad nauseum. Generic claims such as this have no meaning at all.
Sorry, that was for the Camaro SS. If you really get GM talking (or drunk) they will give you that statistic. It's hidden deep in places though.