I'm not trying to sway you away from the custom hoods (they DO look good on our
trucks) and I did notice a 15 degree drop in underhood temperature from my Cowl
Hood.
Fortunately, someone else from the list has proven a good way to reduce the
intake temp with a intake tube by removing the rubber flap next to the radiator
(passenger-side).
- Bernd
> Bernd
> Thanks for saving me the money.
>
> --- bernd@texas.net wrote:
> >
> > Considering that neither will give you any true "Ram
> > Air", they both work more
> > as a Cold Air Induction system. (Ram Air won't
> > happen unless you're driving
> > above 100+mph...and at a very small amount.)
> >
> > Cowl Induction collects cool air from the
> > windshield/cowl area and the "Ram
> > Air" hoods just capture cold air from the vents
> > facing forward on the hood
> > line. One thing to remember is that if you're
> > running a Intake Tube Kit or the
> > factory airbox, they're both pretty much useless and
> > work only for looks.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> >
> > > Can someone explain how Cowl Induction works and
> > is it
> > > better or equal to Ram Air.
> > >
> > > My understanding of the object of the Cowl
> > Induction
> > > and Ram Air is to cool the engin and get colder
> > air
> > > into the engin. Is this correct.
> > >
> > > It appears that they both cost about $400 is this
> > > correct?
> > >
> > > Any recommendations would be appreciated.
> > > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>
> =====
> 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
> HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
> Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum Spark Plugs,
> Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB bolts,
> Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes
>
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