Johnny Boy

I am planning on either buying a lid and FTRA or a FIPK in the near future. But i hear alot of bad things about the FIPK, and Volant with heat soaking so i was wondering if it is posible to cut a hole in the bottom of the FIPK or Volant induction system and use the FTRA with them. I am kinda leaning towards either the K&N or Volant cause i like the looks. Just want to hear some opinions.

Thanks
Jr

Mr. B

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I plan on adding the FTRA to my FIPK and doing some other modifications to the Formula hood to increase airflow.. I'll post pictures ASAP.

arcom

My choice of the FIPK was primarily for looks. I did get added performance in 60-90 MPH acceleration and an increase in gas mileage.
Good enough for me.

<img src="http://www.i2.i-2000.com/~arcom/FIPK.jpg" alt=" - " />

1/4master

there was a post in december about FIPK and FTRA type setups. there were pics included if you can find it.

2000WhiteZ28

My opinion here. I think the FIPK is worthwhile for the Z28 flat hood. If you are creative, you can use the air flow from your front grille to get more air to the FIPK. The FIPK has much more surface area than the lid type filter. However, if you have a ram air hood, I would go with the lid and flat filter. Despite the rumors, I always see an equal or lower IAT than the guys with a lid. Even at idle. That is for Camaro anyway. If you have a TA look into the above suggestions. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

mw02

Isn't the point of the FTRA is to have a sealed airbox to force in the air? If you have a FIPK, wouldnt that just cancel the 'sealed' airbox out?

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MOBE

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mw02:
<strong> Isn't the point of the FTRA is to have a sealed airbox to force in the air? If you have a FIPK, wouldnt that just cancel the 'sealed' airbox out?

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exactly! <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" />

Buckwheat

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's exactly the point with the FTRA. However I think you would get some benefit but not much from the rush of cool air at higher speeds.

Chivalry101

I have a '99 T/A non-ram air, and I added the FIPK and cut a hole into the hood latch, as to make the baby nostrils actually fuctional. It worked, fresh cold air goes straight to the K&N. I just have to clean the filter a little more frequently.

Mr. B

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Chivalry101:
<strong> I have a '99 T/A non-ram air, and I added the FIPK and cut a hole into the hood latch, as to make the baby nostrils actually fuctional. It worked, fresh cold air goes straight to the K&N. I just have to clean the filter a little more frequently. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I plan on doing the same.. and I'm also going to add the FTRA, and open up the radiator support for some cold air from below. Eventually, I'll spring for a Raptor style hood as well.