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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Default Mmmm... 5 points just for the cool factor

I just got this today and I gotta say, I think this thing is going to look sweet under the lid!

Don't know if I can expect too much more than my MTI setup is offering but it's far above in the eye candy dept. Plus, my ram air hood will actually be functional.

iPod is in there to show how big filters actually are.

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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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uhh what is it...

edit: nvm i guess it just took awhile to load the picture
looks nice it should give you a few extra ponies
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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Sorry... Volant Cold Air Induction
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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yeah i know what it is now that i see the picture...i'm sure it will add quite a bit since you have a functional ram air hood
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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looks good. slight different that mine but I like it
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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Looks good. Be sure and post pics when it's done!
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It looks good man. It looks different than the 'ol air lid.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Ya know, I got to thinking. It's going to be a problem driving this car in the rain isn't it? I mean, with those filters sitting right there sucking air through the ram air nostrils, there is litterally nothing keeping the water even deflected.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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i've seen that on tbyrnes site, or one like that for a while and wondered why no one had it.

looks likea nice setup.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBadWolf
Ya know, I got to thinking. It's going to be a problem driving this car in the rain isn't it? I mean, with those filters sitting right there sucking air through the ram air nostrils, there is litterally nothing keeping the water even deflected.
If you have the flaps in the hood you should be fine. I'm not too sure how your hood is set up. The WS6 hoods have deflectors in them.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Looks good but is too pricey for me.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike98WS6
If you have the flaps in the hood you should be fine. I'm not too sure how your hood is set up. The WS6 hoods have deflectors in them.
It's an SLP hood and there are no flaps. Hmmm.... guess it's time to start looking into a home fabrication solution.
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So does this sit under the lid or does it replace it? Is it effective only on hoods that have the inlets on the front. Would it still work with a stock SS hood and be effective, and how much did it cost?
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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It replaces the lid and as I have an SLP ram air hood, it will pull air directly in through the "nostrils"

Here's the one for a Camaro

http://www.volantperformance.com/pdetail.asp?ID=150

$330... they ain't cheap.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Don't worry about rain, with the oil on the filter you shouldn't have a problem with water getting through.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBadWolf
It replaces the lid and as I have an SLP ram air hood, it will pull air directly in through the "nostrils"

Here's the one for a Camaro

http://www.volantperformance.com/pdetail.asp?ID=150

$330... they ain't cheap.
Thats what I have on mine. You can see it installed on my car if you click the link in my sig.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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that is really nice. but not 300+ nice
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Yeah, unless you hit a huge gathering of water at pretty high speeds, you shouldn't have to worry a lot about the water-in-the-engine ordeal. But with just about any aftermarket induction setup, if you hit big-water hard, it's gonna be trouble.

Looks pretty sweet, but I'd rather see one big filter, similar to the K&N FIPK. I like how it seals off the hot-air engine bay area, good design.

I expect dyno/track results soon???
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBadWolf
It's an SLP hood and there are no flaps. Hmmm.... guess it's time to start looking into a home fabrication solution.
It shouldn't be too hard to do. I'm sure you can find something in Home Depot to help ya out.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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thats pretty cool, I was thinking about getting one too, but I think I've decided on the BG ram air instead.
post up some installed pics, I bet its gonna look sweet!
btw, when did the price go up for those? last I checked Tbyrne had em for like 275 or something.
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