FTRA setup with SLP Lid
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FTRA setup with SLP Lid 
I have a 02 M6, has anyone used the FTRA setup with the SLP lid? If yes did you have any temp. problems? car running hot? Also was there a noticable gain over a lid alone? The FTRA doesn't have anything to do with an air lid.
There isn't really a noticeable gain, as the gain is anywhere between 1-10 hp. It felt like it pulled a little better above 70mph though.
It runs a little hotter, but nothing extreme.
My gas mileage got a little better too when I added the FTRA
There isn't really a noticeable gain, as the gain is anywhere between 1-10 hp. It felt like it pulled a little better above 70mph though.
It runs a little hotter, but nothing extreme.
My gas mileage got a little better too when I added the FTRA
I added it to my FIPK II set up to try and bring down the temp of the air coming into my car. It does run a little hotter, but nothing a thermostat and fan reprogram doesn't cure.
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I know the FTRA has nothing to do with the lid.
But do you guys think the FTRA is better than the SLP ram air kit? Also can I get away with just a fan adjustment and leave the stock thermostat? I live in the North East so the summers are not that hot, and this is strickly a toy not a daily driver.
Thanks
But do you guys think the FTRA is better than the SLP ram air kit? Also can I get away with just a fan adjustment and leave the stock thermostat? I live in the North East so the summers are not that hot, and this is strickly a toy not a daily driver.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by tirefryer
I know the FTRA has nothing to do with the lid.
But do you guys think the FTRA is better than the SLP ram air kit? Also can I get away with just a fan adjustment and leave the stock thermostat? I live in the North East so the summers are not that hot, and this is strickly a toy not a daily driver.
Thanks
But do you guys think the FTRA is better than the SLP ram air kit? Also can I get away with just a fan adjustment and leave the stock thermostat? I live in the North East so the summers are not that hot, and this is strickly a toy not a daily driver.
Thanks
With the FTRA your car will run a little warmer (maybe 10 degrees) which is nothing to worry about. If you want the car to run a little cooler, you can just buy a programmer or fan switch to turn the 2nd fan on sooner.
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I think my FTRA is helping me to get trap speeds above 119 with a H/C/Bolt-ons set up. With 410 RWHP thru a 12 bolt, not bad all considering.
As far as what Phillip of FTRA said, yeah that focker rams the air in alright. My K&N filter seems to get dirty unbelievably quick, and that is not a complaint. It's a true sign the air is getting RAMMED!
As far as what Phillip of FTRA said, yeah that focker rams the air in alright. My K&N filter seems to get dirty unbelievably quick, and that is not a complaint. It's a true sign the air is getting RAMMED!
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Originally Posted by 1ScrudeDude
I think my FTRA is helping me to get trap speeds above 119 with a H/C/Bolt-ons set up. With 410 RWHP thru a 12 bolt, not bad all considering.
As far as what Phillip of FTRA said, yeah that focker rams the air in alright. My K&N filter seems to get dirty unbelievably quick, and that is not a complaint. It's a true sign the air is getting RAMMED!
As far as what Phillip of FTRA said, yeah that focker rams the air in alright. My K&N filter seems to get dirty unbelievably quick, and that is not a complaint. It's a true sign the air is getting RAMMED!
Thanks for the great feedback. Yes, the filter getting dirty much faster is a good indication that the ram air kit is effective. We recommend people use the K&N as you can clean it and re-use it. Also, they flow better when dirty than a comparable paper filter.
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