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12-26-2006, 04:05 PM
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free mod question *tried search i had a friend tell me to drill out the two baffles in my ws6 hood
before i do it id like to hear opinions and experiences from you guys
before i do it id like to hear opinions and experiences from you guys
12-26-2006, 04:07 PM
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one of the most common mods
www.installuniversity.com
click lsx and look at the install guides/articles
its not dangerous and pretty hard to screw up, they state the pros and cons in the article
www.installuniversity.com
click lsx and look at the install guides/articles
its not dangerous and pretty hard to screw up, they state the pros and cons in the article
12-26-2006, 04:41 PM
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i cant find what im talkin about on that site, i had already checked for it, and i just checked again, cant find n e thing about what im tlakin about
12-26-2006, 04:58 PM
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
its referred to as the free ram air mod...aka FRA
its referred to as the free ram air mod...aka FRA
12-26-2006, 05:00 PM
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What they are talking about, requires cutting the underside of your hood. Not my cup of tea. Without a proper seal, it just isn't effective.
This is the "Free Ram Air" most fbody owners will do. http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...am_air_mod.htm
It allows fresh cooler air into the motor.
This is the "Free Ram Air" most fbody owners will do. http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...am_air_mod.htm
It allows fresh cooler air into the motor.
12-26-2006, 05:42 PM
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the baffles are there for a reason dont cut them out
they smooth out the airflow
plus itll look like crud and take out some of the structural rigidity if you alter the hood itself
they smooth out the airflow
plus itll look like crud and take out some of the structural rigidity if you alter the hood itself
12-26-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by camarokid02
the baffles are there for a reason dont cut them out
they smooth out the airflow
plus itll look like crud and take out some of the structural rigidity if you alter the hood itself
they smooth out the airflow
plus itll look like crud and take out some of the structural rigidity if you alter the hood itself
n e one know first had pros/cons of this mod
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12-26-2006, 07:32 PM
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There is nothing wrong with removing the baffles on your hood. It won't hurt the structural integrity of it, it's not there to straighten the airflow, and it won't look bad. I took them out on both of the cars I had. Here's how:
Pop the hood and right where the hoodlatch is you will see some rivets. Drill all of them out. Now reach inside the hood and pull out the baffling. They're also glued in there, and them things can be a pain, some decent force may be necassary to get them out.
The only potential down side to this is if you drive in heavy rain. I have got caught out a few times and it wasn't a problem.
Pop the hood and right where the hoodlatch is you will see some rivets. Drill all of them out. Now reach inside the hood and pull out the baffling. They're also glued in there, and them things can be a pain, some decent force may be necassary to get them out.
The only potential down side to this is if you drive in heavy rain. I have got caught out a few times and it wasn't a problem.
12-26-2006, 09:45 PM
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I took some thin black plastic and cut it the same shape as the honeycomb inserts. I keep them in the glovebox and if I ever get caught out in a heavy downpour with a great distance to drive, I can put them in there behind the inserts to keep all the rain out.
12-26-2006, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BriancWS6
There is nothing wrong with removing the baffles on your hood. It won't hurt the structural integrity of it, it's not there to straighten the airflow, and it won't look bad. I took them out on both of the cars I had. Here's how:
Pop the hood and right where the hoodlatch is you will see some rivets. Drill all of them out. Now reach inside the hood and pull out the baffling. They're also glued in there, and them things can be a pain, some decent force may be necassary to get them out.
The only potential down side to this is if you drive in heavy rain. I have got caught out a few times and it wasn't a problem.
Pop the hood and right where the hoodlatch is you will see some rivets. Drill all of them out. Now reach inside the hood and pull out the baffling. They're also glued in there, and them things can be a pain, some decent force may be necassary to get them out.
The only potential down side to this is if you drive in heavy rain. I have got caught out a few times and it wasn't a problem.
what does that do? Just direct the air flow into the intake and filter?
12-27-2006, 08:47 AM
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that looks like a waste of time. i wouldnt do it. if you have a ramair car just remove the baffles out of the hood. that will let more air ram into your motor.
12-28-2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
what does that do? Just direct the air flow into the intake and filter?
They say sealing the hood to the front of the airbox is the best way to get a gain, makes sense. One day I'll fab something up.
12-28-2006, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by andrew69_04
that looks like a waste of time. i wouldnt do it. if you have a ramair car just remove the baffles out of the hood. that will let more air ram into your motor.
Originally Posted by FL Junkie
why does it seem that free mods always wind up costing you money...lol
