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FTRA SSRA - how it works and why is it better than FRA

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Old 08-20-2008, 10:28 AM
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Default FTRA SSRA - how it works and why is it better than FRA
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:44 AM
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search FTRA or SSRA and you will probably find 100+ threads with all the info you need. Even Fast Toys website and installuniversity.com explain how they work.
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:47 AM
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SSRA.

They both work in the same way but the SSRA has a lower scoop that faces forward which in theory should push more air in and it has a gap to let any water drain out.
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No. To paraphrase JRP "SEARCH ************!"

This topic has come up way too many times to warrant another thread about it.
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yeah, im reading some links. sort of biasing towards the ssra
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yeah, im reading some links. sort of biasing towards the ssra
I'm happy with mine...
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i love my ftra alomst sounds supercharged at high rpm's
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they are 2 different mods!! one does not replace the other. both of them work together on the car, at the same time, doing two different jobs, in two different areas in the intake system.

FRA means cutting out the airbox under the air filter

FTRA is the scoop that sits below the airbox.

still dont understand how people get these two confused...
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Originally Posted by camaroracer91
i love my ftra alomst sounds supercharged at high rpm's
hahaha no.. no it doesnt

get either SSRA or FTRA.. they work the same. SSRA hangs lower and if you park close to a curb risk hitting it and tearing it off. FTRA is a little more stealthy.. not by much.
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if your running a trans cooler do you think it has any effect on it? I would think less air would make it to the cooler to make it less effective
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yea it does i get asked all the time by people when im drivin around in first
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Originally Posted by plaf713
if your running a trans cooler do you think it has any effect on it? I would think less air would make it to the cooler to make it less effective
I mounted mine "dope style". Do a search and you will see what I'm talking about
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Originally Posted by camaroracer91
yea it does i get asked all the time by people when im drivin around in first
oh.. ok. well maybe i just cant hear mine then over my exhaust.
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ha all i have is a blowmaster muffler so maybe you cant
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Go with the SUX2BU ram air
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