Which Ram Air System Would Work Better ?

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by Da Torquester., Apr 29, 2009.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Well-Known Member

    Yes there is a bit of cutting to enlarge the holes to fit the trumpets.Well worth any aggravation though if you are not an absolute purist.
    Rod
     
  2. 70sLark

    70sLark Well-Known Member

    Happened across this pic today, I like how it doesn't block the engine view.


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  3. drock

    drock Well-Known Member

    Rod, have you run your car with and without the ram air ? If so ,how much did you pick up?
     
  4. 68riviera430

    68riviera430 BRRRRAAAAP!

    Did you get yours from the "ramairbox.com"
    What setup do you think is best to get for my rivi?
    Did you just use dryer air ducting material?
     
  5. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

  6. 68riviera430

    68riviera430 BRRRRAAAAP!

  7. Tyler Northcutt

    Tyler Northcutt Just an old pile of parts

  8. Rodster

    Rodster Well-Known Member

    I never strip tested my car before the ram air box setup was installed.I think it is helpful-probably about a tenth or two at the most.I recall there was a magazine test or two on the ramairbox.com site that claimed a two tenths improvement.I would certainly recommend that proprietary brand.As to whether one would have more difficulty with an installation on a Riv I am not sure.I honestly have not seen enough of those cars to even make an educated guess.I feel comfortable in saying that a three inch box would work well if clearance is a problem.The only negative is that 4 inch inlet hoses are still used and I haven't seen how the manufacturer angles the "box" inlets(in terms of the vertical dimension) to prevent possible hood contact problems.Yes I am using dryer vent material.I would like to get the rubberized tubes as they are likely more durable and look better.It is amazing how many people at a car show see the dryer vents and start laughing!! Oh well!
    Rod
     
  9. 1967GS340

    1967GS340 Well-Known Member

    Very cool. Are there any grills to go over the headlight openings like the ford had? Also, is there a High/Low beam single headlight conversion kit that you know of to make it fully functional on the street?
     
  10. Rodster

    Rodster Well-Known Member

    You can buy screening material and fashion covers for the trumpets.I think they look better uncovered,especially if you polish the trumpets.The lights I used are Bosch halogens with high and low beam.Work great,way better than the original four lights.The arrangement passes our safety inspection here in N.S.
    Rod
     
  11. 68riviera430

    68riviera430 BRRRRAAAAP!

    Thanks rod...
    Im planning on getting this system from summit
    http://store.summitracing.com/partd...&N=700+4294925239+4294813803+115&autoview=sku

    Im hoping ill get a seat of the pants feel improvement...
    Im gonna install em going down to the bottom vents in the bumper since i dont have stationary headlights
     
  12. Davis

    Davis Moderator

    Rod I have always liked your car and especially the numbers it puts up at the strip for the combo.

    I think the silver dryer tubes look fine.

    Thanks for sharing the pics and the info.
     
  13. Rodster

    Rodster Well-Known Member

    I appreciate the kind words Greg.You have some tremendous vehicles there by the way.I would go nuts over having that Wildcat and the Buell too.
    While that old dryer vent stuff is OK I would rather have the heavy duty hose look as per the old Thunderbolt Ford.
    Cheers,
    Rod
     
  14. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Rod you can get nice black hose at spectreperformance.com
     
  15. Ken Mild

    Ken Mild King of 18 Year Resto's

    How do you know what you're getting? There's not a single pic on that site. :Do No:
     
  16. buickjunkie

    buickjunkie Well-Known Member

  17. Bluzilla

    Bluzilla a.k.a. "THE DOCTOR"

    I picked up 2 tenths with my own set up. I have 2 stealth scoops under the front bumper that follow the bumper lines. Almost impossible to see them. No cutting of car whatsoever. Uses K&N filter. Theres a 1050 Dominator residing within it. Larry
     

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  18. Ken Mild

    Ken Mild King of 18 Year Resto's

    How did you get past the radiator and core support with the tubing? Or did you go "under" the core support?
     
  19. CraigFaller

    CraigFaller Well-Known Member

    What do you guys use, or recommend using, for grilles or screens on the ram air system... I'm not too excited about picking up a bunch of stones/bugs/water etc.

    I was checking out Spectre, they have the headlight replacement funnels that look to be around 4" openings... would that be sufficient air flow if I replace both headlights?
     
  20. Rodster

    Rodster Well-Known Member

    Craig,
    With my through the headlight setup I don't get enough "junk" going into the airbox to justify screens.Maybe with lower pickup points there might be concern.Of course my car is on paved roads,mostly fair weather.I have been caught in the rain for a couple of hours at a time though with no significant effect.You can always take a screwdriver with you and take off the hoses in a couple of minutes too if you want.
    Rod.
     

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