Nightrydass

I know you need to perform that free ram air mod to install the SSRA/FTRA kit; my question is, do i really need to spend the money on the kit(s) or would just doing the free ram air mod be just as good? I have the SS ram air hood and lid already, but i want a lil more; however. the SSRA isn't cheap, the money could be better used for other things (like a cut-out).

Thoughts?

teke184

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between the SS hood and the free ram air, you're probably seeing about 1/2 of the gains you would have gotten from the SSRA on a stock setup.

and you're only talking about 10hp or so from stock...so the decision is yours.

i say spend it elsewhere

Nightrydass

Well the hood came w/ my SS and the lid was the first mod i put on like 3 yrs ago.

correct me if im wrong; but the SSRA just looks like a funnel for the free ram air mod that just happens to be $199. Does the SSRA create added velocity or something? I just want to know why someone who would do the free ram air mod would want to spend $200 on a SSRA/FTRA when all it looks like is an attachment to the free ram air mod, that's all.

Kingc8r

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Interested in other's experiences as well

BLACK2001SS

I put on the ssra kit and noticed a big diffrence 2 10ths of a secound and 3 mph at the track( cam 3200 stall 3.73's) on a hotter day then the last time it was at the track. Maby on a dyno you would only see 10 more HP but in the real world the benifits of it speek for its self.
As far as doing the free ram air to the other I only know what the SSRA kit did for me but anything is better than the Ram air hood if you look at where the air comes into the air box lid you can see that its is a verry small opening. If you do the free ram air mod just be shure to make the opening the same size that is needed to add a kit later if you choose to.

Nightrydass

hmmm...yea, i kno the hood is restricted; that is kinda what promptd me to post this. I guess what i'm asking is; is the SSRA/FTRA kit(s) just a non "ghetto" way of doing the free ram air mod, or does adding them to conjunction w/ the free ram air mod increase the efficiency and gain.

In other words; i don't want to have to have a girlfriend if i can still get laid w/o one; understand?

SS101

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the FTRA and SSRA scoop air directly from under the car and stuff into the lid, the free mod simply allows air to flow up into the bottom of the box. in review: one forces the air into the box, the other simply allows it into to box.

00cls1camaross

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The SSRA increase the efficiency of the motor by bringing the air inside the intake closer to outside air pressure.

The Free Ram Air Mod just allows more dirty air to come into the motor.

Nightrydass

so it acts like a velocity stack. ok; thanks, i just wanted to make sure it wasn't a $200 "free ram air mod".

massls1guy

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I took this pic when I installed my headers but you can see the SSRA - pretty decent sized scoop. I like mine a lot.

Smokin00WS6

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There is alot of high pressure and cool air that is forced up into the lid. I love mine, I think that at speeds 60+ it really works, $200 is steep (i paid it too) but...... if you want a good bolt on and dont want to do other things its a good mod.

Nightrydass

nice setup

i guess u have to pay to play

Z Fury

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If you are trying to get every last HP out of your engine, then go for it - otherwise, put the money toward other mods. I have the FTRA on my '99, and I love it. Does it make a big difference? Probably not an earth shattering difference, but every little bit helps.

JEB99TA

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Nightrydass

so what is better to do if conserving money is an issue; SSRA or e-cutout (they both cost about the same)??

teke184

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depending on the exhaust setup you have....i think the cutout is a better option.

the FRA is not much of a "ram air"....its basically just opening up the filter area to allow less restrictive breathing.

the SSRA functions as a cold air kit at slow speeds, and a true ram air scoop at higher speeds.

Datzneat

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Sweet a water scoop!

Cutout F.T.W!

00cls1camaross

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i have driven though monsoon rain here at 75 mph and it was ok. The box isn't sealed.

teke184

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yeah no kidding...the scoop is not 100% sealed, but it is sealed enough to function as a ram air.

i've gone 75mph in near blinding hurricane rain....pulled over under an overpass and checked the lid....not a drop of water.

**** can happen...regardless of whether you have the SSRA scoop.

Kraest hydrolocked his car...and he doesn't have a scoop.

Nightrydass

i have stock maifolds w/ stock cats attached to a SLP Y-Pipe and magnaflow CB. The intake consists of K&N filter w/ SLP lid, SLP MAF and now a P&P TB. Is it better to spend the $200 on the SSRA or e-cutout? I'm looking for biggest bang of the buck (though I'm kinda partial to the e-cutout for sound flexibility...).

I just want ppls opinions!