I'd like to see those Pictures Glen.
You can just attach them to an email if they're not on the web.
Thanks,
Chad
Glen Renzoni wrote:
>
> 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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