Out of nowhere, it's Al Borland! (sp?)

You mean this guy:





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Brando

Hahaha! I am currently on the floor, buckled over with laughter (dont ask how I am typing this). Thats just funny.

I was quoting Al.

That's Aaron? I thought that was Tim.

Who's on first?

Hi Brando, all,

Back to the topic:


http://www.karlsnet.com/mopar/ramair.shtml

I re reread it, and checked out the rest of his site: http://www.karlsnet.com/mopar/

He's not a mathematician or a researcher, has little knowledge of the basics, his claims are exaggerated, and most of his conclusions are innacurate. However, I'll give him an "A" for effort.

Having said all that, the topic is worth discussion because he did cover the subject pretty thoroughly.

Any interest?

Regards, Norm

Well I for one am very interested in the topic.

One question running through my head is, would it be better to get air from down below, or up top, through a hood scoop? I would think that water would get into the engine much easier than down below, since the air is traveling straight down into the intake, while down below the air has to travel up to the intake, making it harder for the water to get in. Am I correct in saying that? I would then have to conclude that having ram air built into the front bumper...or below it, would be better for a daily driver.

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Brando

sounds good to me, and, an added plus - you dont have to cut a hole in your hood, and appearance can remain stock if you mount under the bumper.

Hi Brando, All,

First off, there are light years difference between "cold air" and "ram air" packages. The cold air thread is here.


Ideal spot would be out of the slipstream, about 2 ft above the top of the car. Forward facing hood scoop would be second.


Yes, if the scoop faces forward, and you're driving in the rain.


Problem is, that is where some of the most turbulent air is. Turbulence belongs in the combustion chamber, not in the intake.

Best choice, for a driver, is the "cowl" styled hood scoop that was first used on trucks during the early 60s, and is still being used on them today.

Anything else, is choosing which combination of tradeoffs between performance, appearance, and convenience, you prefer. Other than that you are only limited by your imagination.

Speaking of turbulance: What is with those cone shaped filters?

Regards, Norm

Norm, the cone shape of the filter plays an important role in the efficient diffusion and absorbtion of the ideal amount of oxygen / moisture, all the while keeping constant, adequate barometric pressure for internal combustion. Cooking rice is a delicate yet mandatory process of the complex model we like to call "performance".

Without all this underground knowledge norm, the euro-culture would cease to exist. Thank-god for smoke and mirrors...

I hope I've answered your question

Hi 88delta88, All,

Kinda what I was thinking. Thanks.

Regards, Norm