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#1 Pony 07-24-2001 10:05 AM

Ram air hood?
 

What do some of you think of Ram-Air hoods?
I was thinking about the hood that has the same scoop as regular Stang w/ one scoop, not the two all the way in the front.
Do they really help in giveing hp?

The only reason I ask, might sound dumb, but what if it is raining outside?
Is there a switch or something to keep the air/water from getting into your engine?

http://www.karkraft.com/RamAir_Package_web.jpg

http://www.karkraft.com/RAMAIR_UNDERHOOD.JPG



[This message has been edited by #1 Pony (edited 07-24-2001).]

dinomite 07-24-2001 10:32 AM

i don't think its a problem as hood induction scoop, shaker hoods and the like, have been around for a long time. now what can be dangerous is one of the ram-air kits thats low to the ground, cause you hit a puddle, that mutha scoops up the water......

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joe4speed 07-24-2001 12:17 PM

I have the one from Cervinis (Stormin Normin 2" ram air)
I was always worried about rain as well, I live in S. Florida, so as you know it rains alot here... I have never had a problem with rain, I've even gone through automatic car washes before, and no problems!!
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rbatson 07-24-2001 04:07 PM

I asked a hood manufacturer that same question(years ago), he said that the K&N filter was oiled up and that would repell the water. I never did decide on one though.

JL1314, how long have you had that hood? My mechanic said that the ram air hoods always seem to crack and I'd be better off with a 4" cowl. Do you have any cracks of any kind?

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LincoConti87 07-24-2001 07:32 PM

yea they prolly crack cus they are fiberglass...kinda makes sense

joe4speed 07-25-2001 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rbatson:
I asked a hood manufacturer that same question(years ago), he said that the K&N filter was oiled up and that would repell the water. I never did decide on one though.

JL1314, how long have you had that hood? My mechanic said that the ram air hoods always seem to crack and I'd be better off with a 4" cowl. Do you have any cracks of any kind?



I've had it for about two years now, i guess. I don't have any cracks yet! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gif *knock on wood!!*

dinomite 07-25-2001 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JL1314:
I have the one from Cervinis (Stormin Normin 2" ram air)
I was always worried about rain as well, I live in S. Florida, so as you know it rains alot here... I have never had a problem with rain, I've even gone through automatic car washes before, and no problems!!

carwash?!?!? http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/eek.gif jeez, i'd be afraid it would force water into the motor. i tried an automatic car wash once http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/rolleyes.gif, good think i thought about it beforehand and brought a towel! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif

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joe4speed 07-25-2001 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinomite:
carwash?!?!? http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/eek.gif jeez, i'd be afraid it would force water into the motor. i tried an automatic car wash once http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/rolleyes.gif, good think i thought about it beforehand and brought a towel! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif


Yeah, that's what I thought, I had my fingers crossed the whole time!!!! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/eek.gif

LOL, Automatic car washes definitely require a towel for most older style mustangs I think!! I have water spraying in around every seal when that high pressure water hits it!!!!! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif


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