For $175.00, I made the dual scoop ram air set up on my '95 Dakota. The
brunt of the cost was the '70 Coronet scoops from Year One (at $140.00, and
$10.00 for the AIR GRABBER decal for the airbox, also from Year one). The
rest of the setup was made from extra parts (two stock Dakota air tubes,
one from the '95, one left over from my '92), a stock round air filter
housing (converted to a duel snorkel set up), two air filter lids (one cut
down to 9", and one with a 5" center cut out and used as the base, with a
spacer). The rest consisted of two 3/4"x1/8" steel straps, 4 lag bolts, 4
springs, 4 wing nuts, some 5/16" vacuum tube, and some brazing and
painting (free by a friend). So, the ram air hood doesn't have to cost
allot (I've seen under hood cold air systems that were more than this). It
utilized a stock 9" K&N filter with two 3" air tubes fed by the twin
scoops. Pictures available of the hood, and the air box. Looks great
(IMHO), works great, and doesn't cost a ton of cash. Just a thought.
> 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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