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labatts
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2/23/2001
18:18:15
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I am interested in purchasing a ram air hood. What accessories/parts do I need to make it functional? Thanks
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Bernd
GenIII
2/23/2001
20:12:38
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If you're referring to the pressure differential increase, you can't without driving above 100mph. (True "Ram Air" effect doesn't work below that.) As for the cold air induction that all of these hoods help with, the best case would be a open-element air filter (14") and then sealed to the opening in the hood. This way, you keep the heat from the engine away and only inject cooler, denser air (making more HP).
If you use a intake tube system...you may want to consider a Cowl Induction hood instead. They're proven to reduce underhood temperatures by 15 degrees (measured on my truck with the Cowl Hood vs. the Stock Hood).
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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jgagnier
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2/23/2001
20:35:24
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I was told that I could purchase the whole kit which includes a ram-air box for about $110 and a filter assembly for around $120. I am definately buying the hood and I would like to take advantage of any options the hood has to offer but I am not exactly sure what these accessories in the kit are used for or if even needed. Any advise would be appreciated. Thankyou
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
2/23/2001
21:35:40
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Bernd is very right about the Ram Air thing.Older Mustang's and GM cars and Mopars call it Ram Air,but it is only Cold Air Induction,it doesn't become Ram Air in-tell you are going past 100 mpg.
Bob
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto. #9
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intense99dak
Gen III
2/23/2001
22:28:46
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jgagnier,
Not to be a smart a$$, but the best way to get your questions answered correctly is to ask the manufacturer of the hood and accessories.
Without knowing which hood you're interested in, I would have to say that the air box is the part which sits on your TB and seals with your hood when it's shut. If you want a functional "ram air" hood, then this part is necessary. The filter assembly, I imagine, is just a round air filter assembly. If this is the case, then $120 is steep (unless a specific brand is required for the air box and then there's not much you can do about cost). If any round filter can be used, ask what is the recommended diameter and shop around.
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
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Bernd
GenIII
2/24/2001
01:16:46
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Quit being a smart-a$$ Chuck. ;)
He's right though...ask the manufacturer about the kit. However, make sure you tell them what intake system you're running. (Stock, Open Element/Round, or Intake Tube.) They may, or may not, have something that'll work.
As for the box, if this is the box that seals the filter to the hood, that's a good cold air system. (As I had mentioned in the previous post.)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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canuk
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2/26/2001
17:15:39
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Would I get more power from a z-tube or a functional ram air hood?
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Bernd
GenIII
2/27/2001
08:51:26
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As long as you can route the cooler air from the scoops (or opening) to the filter, you'll make more power...that's how they work. Cooler air is more dense and makes more power (to a point).
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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canuk
Unregistered
2/28/2001
09:58:51
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What makes more power the z-tube or a k$n fipk?
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Tattoo
Dodge Dakota
10/08/2001
03:34:04
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Okay, I have a question. I'm wanting to modify my hood to put a scoop on it, and run a CAI that way with the air box. My only concern now is water. If it rains, how can I keep the water out so as not to damage my engine? Would I have to somehow close off the scoop, and take the airbox out, thus converting my setup to a WAI for the time being (i.e. till it's stopped raining)?
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Big Ben
Dodge Dakota
10/08/2001
10:33:55
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I have hear of a good ram air hood place. Try out AAR Quality Fiberglass hoods. They are located at www.aarqualityfiberglass.com They make some mean looking hoods!
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
10/11/2001
20:01:49
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Guys, I have an AAR "ram air" hood.And I got the underhood plumbing off Ebay for $50.They make a decent hood,and it is the BEST looking hood out there,bar none! But their underhood plumbing is junk! It just feeds into a stock style replacement box using the stock size panel filter and stock corrigated hose.Get the hood, just don't waste your time plumbing it.Just leave the cutouts in place and use a FIPK,Z tube, or whatever you want.Trust me on this! I can Email you pics of the set up if you want.
Dave
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