ram air vs throttle bodies

EC98GTcnvrtble · 06-15-2001, 01:29 PM

I'm now the proud owner of a 98 gt convertible, I've changed the pulleys on it and would like to make it breathe a little better. I've changed the stock filter to a k&n, but was thinking about adding a ram air kit. Would this give me a few more horses or would it be better to just change to a bigger throttle body or add a spacer to the throttle body, what are your thoughts?

Rick 91GT · 06-15-2001, 04:05 PM

I would go with the Ram Air, between that and a set of underdrive pulleys you may get 25hp or so. The bigger TB at this point will not give you that much, I would also do the rear gears if you want a little more low end punch and plan on doing some racing, 3:73 at the minimum with a 5sp and 4:10's as a minimum with a AOD. Good Luck with your new toy and Welcome to the board!

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06-15-2001, 04:38 PM

Personally I wouldn't waste the $$$ on the ram air kit.....save the cash for gears/intake/tb/maf/heads/headers. Just get a k&n filter cone for now if you want to do something.

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joe4speed · 06-16-2001, 01:14 AM

If you get a Ram air kit, be aware that it works better at higher speeds. I have a stormin normin hood by cervini with functional ram air, and I absolutely recommend it. It was one of the best purchases I have ever gotten as far as looks and functionality are concerned. I don't know about these under-the-bumper ram air kits.. i'd be really wary to drive anywhere near big puddles!

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Mach 1 · 06-16-2001, 09:36 AM

ram-air is a joke. buy the bigger TB, if your engine needs it. The best thing you can do is go to the 99' and up heads.

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06-15-2001, 01:29 PM	#1
EC98GTcnvrtble Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: charlotte, nc, usa Posts: 20	ram air vs throttle bodies I'm now the proud owner of a 98 gt convertible, I've changed the pulleys on it and would like to make it breathe a little better. I've changed the stock filter to a k&n, but was thinking about adding a ram air kit. Would this give me a few more horses or would it be better to just change to a bigger throttle body or add a spacer to the throttle body, what are your thoughts?

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06-15-2001, 04:05 PM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I would go with the Ram Air, between that and a set of underdrive pulleys you may get 25hp or so. The bigger TB at this point will not give you that much, I would also do the rear gears if you want a little more low end punch and plan on doing some racing, 3:73 at the minimum with a 5sp and 4:10's as a minimum with a AOD. Good Luck with your new toy and Welcome to the board! ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

06-15-2001, 04:38 PM	#3
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	Personally I wouldn't waste the $$$ on the ram air kit.....save the cash for gears/intake/tb/maf/heads/headers. Just get a k&n filter cone for now if you want to do something. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

06-16-2001, 01:14 AM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	If you get a Ram air kit, be aware that it works better at higher speeds. I have a stormin normin hood by cervini with functional ram air, and I absolutely recommend it. It was one of the best purchases I have ever gotten as far as looks and functionality are concerned. I don't know about these under-the-bumper ram air kits.. i'd be really wary to drive anywhere near big puddles! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

06-16-2001, 09:36 AM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	ram-air is a joke. buy the bigger TB, if your engine needs it. The best thing you can do is go to the 99' and up heads. ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT