Cold Air Induction
10-26-2005, 11:01 PM
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I disagree. I had the FTRA type of cold air induction when I bought my car, then later added the austin scoop to make it a ssra intake. Definitly made a difference. Also I did a little test when I put it in. I took a strong leaf blower and pointed it straight at the airdam. Then I removed the ftra and turned it on. Some air came out but not a whole lot. Then I put in the ftra, a good bit more air was coming out. Then I put on the scoop, alot more air was coming out.
bottom of air box cut out= 10% of air coming up to the intake from blower
FTRA= 25-35%
scoop(ssra)= 75-80% maybe more like 85-90%.
bottom of air box cut out= 10% of air coming up to the intake from blower
FTRA= 25-35%
scoop(ssra)= 75-80% maybe more like 85-90%.
10-26-2005, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SheaMus
alrite. thanks fellas
what car do you have? WS6 or SS? If you have the WS6 you need the BGRA because the WS6 is functional just take out the baffles. If you have the SS, I think the air goes in through the grille inserts, SS guys correct me if I am wrong. If you have just the Z28 or non WS6 trans am then it is up to u on which to pick. Do a search
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10-27-2005, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RedWS601
the BGRA kit asks you to close the the under area of the filter. only the nostrils are functional with the bgra kit
I heard the BGRA kit is no longer being manufactured.
10-27-2005, 08:34 AM
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What makes the "Auston kit" any differant from a SSRA. Looks the same to me. Oh, and I'm with RedWS601. If you have a WS6 get the BGRA. If not, Get the SSRA or the FTRA. (IMO there is no differance in these two when it comes to gains)
10-27-2005, 01:10 PM
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I would assume they would want you to close the bottom to get a slight pressurization affect, just like with the ssra they say you can block off the stock air inlet and just have air come in from underneth, for pressure. I tried this and lost throttle response. It's your car do it the way you want though. I will run both.
10-28-2005, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by soul strife
... If you have a WS6 get the BGRA...
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" I am no longer making the BG RAM AIR MOD...
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From the horses mouth... I am no longer making the Mod, after 5 plus years of producing these prototypes I can no longer make these systems. Here is the best answer I can give you without typing a novel...
Back when I finally perfected the system I hired a prototype shop to make the main mod and funnels because I could not produce parts that were resilient enough to handle the extreme temperatures inside the hood coupled with the limited equipment I had in my basement. Not only that but the fabrication process was quite involved and consumed most of any free time. I almost pulled the plug back then but I found a shop that was willing to work with me and give a huge cost break to make the parts in lieu of me hooking them up with new customers in and around the toy industry (my profession). I am actually amazed they held the prices for me as long as they did but recently they informed me that they could no longer make these parts due to costing issues (they were actually losing money). People always roll their eyes when I say this but even with the price break the shop was giving me I was not making nearly enough money on these. It has always been a labor of love for sure. If anyone out there is familiar with prototyping it is extremely expensive. So why you ask don't I find the best materials and make these at home again? I now have 2 children and a job that is sucking the life out of me (the job not the kids LOL) The investment in money, time, and very low profit margin is not worth it any more. I have had several emails from people wanting to buy this mod asking me to make one more batch. I sincerely wish I could make one more batch or find a shop that would cut me another deal but I know that's not gonna. I'm sure I will get a million suggestions on how I could produce these but you need to trust me... I have been in the prototyping business for 18 years now, it's my job and life, there are no options for me to consider including fiberglassing, proto tooling, injection molding etc.
The good news for existing customers is I will continue to make the Rain Blocking Plate, Replacement Gasket, and Nostril Corner Pieces. These are all fairly easy parts for me to make here at home (compared to the cast parts of the system). As of today Afterthoughts Auto and Speed Inc will continue to sell those components.
I have met so many cool people along the way, I have customers all over the world including US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Germany, Kuwait... HPP magazine did an article on my mod, which I am very proud of.... If you have ever talked to me you know I'm not some guy trying to get rich... that is furthest from the truth, I'm just a guy that loves these cars and am grateful I had an opportunity to make something with my own hands that has made so many people exited about their passion... the WS6 Thank you all for making this a fulfilling adventure
Brian Greene"
