what was the temp on the systems that sucked in air at the grill?
As far as track times, you could always rig up an ice bath system for the
air to flow thru (similar concept to radiator, but backwards). Sorta like
the cool cans that the ol' hot rodders used on their fuel lines at the
track.
-----Original Message-----
From: Catlin <catlin@erols.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 11:18 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Ram Air waste of money?
>> > By the time the air goes through that long tube, it's hot anyway. You
have
>> > not really accomplished anything. I will say it again, if you want
ram-air,
>> > get a functional hood. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY on this dryer
hose
>> > nonsense. Geeeeeezzzzz........
>
>I actually took temperature readings on about every different setup
>out there. This was done by inserting a temperature probe into the
>air stream inside the different air filter setups. The end result
>was the open air filters suck air that is about 30 to 40 degrees
>hotter than a ram air set up. Sitting at a light or turn on your
>A/C and you can go ahead and add to that number. The ram air was
>consistently only a few degrees hotter than the outside temperature.
>Although sitting in traffic the temperature did start to climb on
>the ram air set up as soon as you started to move the temperature
>immediately went down. The ram air also had the added benefit of
>creating pressure on the air at speeds. As far as wasting time and
>money for about $200 you can have a decent looking ram air set up
>if your willing to spend a little of your own time in the process.
>I was considering a after market hood but decided to stick with the
>factory hood so the ram air was the best choice for me. My truck runs
>like a dog when it's hot out. Maybe it's just my truck but cold air
>made a big difference on my truck especially in the hot summer months.
>I'm certain the ram air is helping my track time also which for me
>was one of the main reasons to go in that direction. It may not
>be for everyone but it's certainly not a waste of time and money.
>One last note I purchased the Ram Air by air inlet systems and
>with some modification this set up has worked great for me. If
>you want to see it here's the link.
>
>http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/2566/
>
>Mike Catlin
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