eckler ram air???
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From: harrison twp mi
eckler ram air???
I know cutting the factory lid works , but this eckler front design looks like it has to work better. Has anyone had any positive results after using it?
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Re: eckler ram air??? (rocky5)
I don't know which one you mean. I have the SLP ram air that effectively has a scoop on the front edge of a closed air filter lid. This scoop extends down into the radiator's air stream. It requires cutting out a section of the front of the radiator shroud. Cost is about $150; if you're clever you could make one.
It added about 5hp or 0.5mph at the traps.
[Modified by 65Z01, 4:18 PM 3/21/2002]
It added about 5hp or 0.5mph at the traps.
[Modified by 65Z01, 4:18 PM 3/21/2002]
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From: harrison twp mi
Re: eckler ram air??? (65Z01)
Sorry I did not clarify. The one I am refering to is the one were you remove
the front liscense plate cover and install there duct work from the nose back.
It seems this should work better than most.
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the front liscense plate cover and install there duct work from the nose back.
It seems this should work better than most.
Thanks
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Re: eckler ram air??? (65Z01)
I don't know which one you mean. I have the SLP ram air that effectively has a scoop on the front edge of a closed air filter lid. This scoop extends down into the radiator's air stream. It requires cutting out a section of the front of the radiator shroud. Cost is about $150; if you're clever you could make one.
It added about 5hp or 0.5mph at the traps.
About a year ago someone posted pictures where they blocked off the air intake through the origional lid, and then cut a hole through the bottom of the filter housing and shroud and put a cone type filter in it. I never heard anyone else coment on doing this but it looked like a good way to get the cold air intake cheap!! I printed it and I believe I have it in a book somewhere.
[Modified by 65Z01, 4:18 PM 3/21/2002]
It added about 5hp or 0.5mph at the traps.
About a year ago someone posted pictures where they blocked off the air intake through the origional lid, and then cut a hole through the bottom of the filter housing and shroud and put a cone type filter in it. I never heard anyone else coment on doing this but it looked like a good way to get the cold air intake cheap!! I printed it and I believe I have it in a book somewhere.
[Modified by 65Z01, 4:18 PM 3/21/2002]
