Ram air?
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Racer
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From: Spring TX
Ram air?
A friend of mine was going to order that ram air kit that feeds through the location of the front license plate. I think I remembered somebody saying that was a waste of time and money. Is that accurate?
Drifting
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From: Bucks county Pa
Re: Ram air? (robertriley)
I dont think forced air would be a waste at all. In fact im sure it would be a decent gain on a modified car. I just dont care for the appearence. I know they have a special tool for the install and it requires some cutting :eek: and then i guess you need to paint it too. I dont know of any other true ram air set ups except some bottom feeders. I wonder if a hood exsists.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lost in the mountains of TN
Re: Ram air? (blk90rdstr)
I think a forum member did a test while he had his ZR1 on the dyno. He did a pull, then on the next pull he put a leaf blower in front of the ram air and got ~7hp gain. I migh thave read this elsewhere, but I believe it was here.
EDIT ** That would be 7hp at the wheels, so probably a 9-10hp gain at the crank.**
[Modified by BiZ, 6:55 PM 2/25/2002]
EDIT ** That would be 7hp at the wheels, so probably a 9-10hp gain at the crank.**
[Modified by BiZ, 6:55 PM 2/25/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: Loveland Co
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Re: Ram air? (BiZ)
I have one installed on my car, can't say i picked up a TON of power from it, but highway gas mileage increased on an average of about 2 MPG so about 10% and it sounds WAY COOL almost like a hoover sitting there when you stand in front of the car :jester
I'll post some pics when I find them, also check the sig :D
**looks like the website is down, pics should be up later**
[Modified by No Ordinary 91, 6:23 PM 2/25/2002]
I'll post some pics when I find them, also check the sig :D
**looks like the website is down, pics should be up later**
[Modified by No Ordinary 91, 6:23 PM 2/25/2002]
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From: Loveland Co
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Re: Ram air? (caseyc)
Being a daily driver in colorado I have driven through a pretty good down pour, and a near white out condition, neither one has had a negative effect on the engine, there is drain holes in the pipe running to the air box, as some have said you would have to drive through standing water deep enough to cover the front bumper to really suck up enough water to do any damage to anything
Le Mans Master
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From: Loveland Co
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Re: Ram air? (Yanni88)
everyone I know that has one where a front plate is required can usually play it off by acting dumb and asking where you should put it :jester
I guess most cops look and assume it came like that
I guess most cops look and assume it came like that
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego CA
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Re: Ram air? (No Ordinary 91)
The problem I have with the "ram air" units is that the installation requires cutting the frame. Whether it affects the structural integrity of the car or not, I refuse to cut away parts of the frame for 10hp.
Also, rain IS a concern. A heavy downpour is definately dangerous when traveling at speeds of 70 plus MPH. Drain holes have little effect under 70mph wind. A few drops of water can destroy an engine. Lingenfelter now carries and installs them, but he dosen't recommend them for daily driving.
I say, find horsepower elsewhere until you run out of places. Get the ram air if your in absolute desperation to squeeze every bit of hp out of your engine!
:cheers:
Also, rain IS a concern. A heavy downpour is definately dangerous when traveling at speeds of 70 plus MPH. Drain holes have little effect under 70mph wind. A few drops of water can destroy an engine. Lingenfelter now carries and installs them, but he dosen't recommend them for daily driving.
I say, find horsepower elsewhere until you run out of places. Get the ram air if your in absolute desperation to squeeze every bit of hp out of your engine!
:cheers:
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From: Loveland Co
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Re: Ram air? (365ZUM)
The problem I have with the "ram air" units is that the installation requires cutting the frame. Whether it affects the structural integrity of the car or not, I refuse to cut away parts of the frame for 10hp.
Also, rain IS a concern. A heavy downpour is definately dangerous when traveling at speeds of 70 plus MPH. Drain holes have little effect under 70mph wind. A few drops of water can destroy an engine. Lingenfelter now carries and installs them, but he dosen't recommend them for daily driving.
I say, find horsepower elsewhere until you run out of places. Get the ram air if your in absolute desperation to squeeze every bit of hp out of your engine!
:cheers:
Also, rain IS a concern. A heavy downpour is definately dangerous when traveling at speeds of 70 plus MPH. Drain holes have little effect under 70mph wind. A few drops of water can destroy an engine. Lingenfelter now carries and installs them, but he dosen't recommend them for daily driving.
I say, find horsepower elsewhere until you run out of places. Get the ram air if your in absolute desperation to squeeze every bit of hp out of your engine!
:cheers:
just my .02