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Old 02-01-2015, 12:35 AM
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So I finally ordered a regular SSRA kit, and the owner emailed me telling me that he had ran out of the regular lower scoops, so he included a "Jaws" lower scoop for no additional cost. Cool! Anyways, how does this newer style compare to the regular SSRA scoop? There aren't any recent reviews on them both. He offered to pay for the return shipping and send me a regular one when he gets more if I decide I don't like it. I could fab up a quick release screw to hold the scoop shut full time when driving normal, then have it opening when I go to the track if I want. What's some input on the effectiveness of the Jaws vs regular?
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Well I don't think many people are running the jaws version. The only negative I can think of with it would be it could be easier to catch the "jaw" on something in the road at speed. But if you were to hit something big enough to catch it, I'd imagine it would be the least of your problems
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In theory it might net you a couple hp at best. For a street car I'd stay away from the Jaws version
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There's a video out there somewhere showing the JAWS scoop working. It's actually pretty cool. Only issue I can think of is to not drive over roadkill going 80
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If I caught it, you are right, it would be the least of my worries. That's why I would rig up a latch to keep it shut, then I could open it up at the track. I'm only getting the Jaws scoop because he ran out of regular versions. I'm gonna have to decide if I should send it back to get a regular scoop.
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Originally Posted by M4N14C
There's a video out there somewhere showing the JAWS scoop working. It's actually pretty cool. Only issue I can think of is to not drive over roadkill going 80
Yeah I saw that vid on YouTube a while back, pretty neat. But if I was going ssra I wudnt go jaws. Just fear of snagging a stick or some **** and tearing it up.
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I just installed 1 tonight... didn't drive the car, but it's a pretty cool set up... stay tuned for an update on how I like/dislike it.
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Well, been a while... but finally got to track w/ SSRA "jaws" kit. I picked up 2.5 mph in the 1/4! I was very happy with my results!
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Good for you - cold air helps! Did you pick up anything in ET?
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Originally Posted by high n dry
Well, been a while... but finally got to track w/ SSRA "jaws" kit. I picked up 2.5 mph in the 1/4! I was very happy with my results!
2.5 MPh WITH NO OTHER MODS?
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
2.5 MPh WITH NO OTHER MODS?
That's correct!
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[QUOTE=RevGTO;19003551]Good for you - cold air helps! Did you pick up anything in ET?[/QUO

Yes I did. Picked up about 2 tenths.
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What setup were you running before the ssra?
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What was the DA on both of the runs?
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
2.5 MPh WITH NO OTHER MODS?
Nice.
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Have you noticed an increase in coolant temp in normal driving conditions?
After all you have to remove the air deflector and it blocks a good bit of condenser surface area....
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Originally Posted by Chris25
What was the DA on both of the runs?
Bingo.
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Originally Posted by ragtopz28
Have you noticed an increase in coolant temp in normal driving conditions?
After all you have to remove the air deflector and it blocks a good bit of condenser surface area....

I noticed a little bump in coolant temp with my FTRA nothing crazy though. But I rarely use my AC.



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