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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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would putting the ram air ss hood on my z give a boost in hp? if so how much?
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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No, but they do look nice.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Sure it will... it super cools the engine for 20rwhp hahaha
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then what is the point in ram air?
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Originally Posted by macdaddyZ28
then what is the point in ram air?


its a gimmick magilicutty it not real. IMO they needed a reason of makeig the same exact motor have 3 different HP for 3 diff cars. ie


camaro z28 305 hp
camaro ss 325hp
Vette 350hp all the same motor its all a joke IMO

but the SS looks kick ***
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It can work but like said above, you will onlt gain maybe 2 HP in all from it. But the ram air doesnt actually start to work until you are doing about 60.
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You are better off getting a lid and the lower ram air, it will draw more and you would get better numbers, in fact I am leaving mine this way when my ss hood goes on, but still got some glassing to do.
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