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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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I just ordered the FTRA and would like your opinions on what I should expect from it as far as intallation and performance, problems while driving in the rain ,etc.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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No problems. Don't know exact power gains. It's supposed to "increase gas mileage" and all that good stuff. It gives off a slight whistle sounds that sounds good.

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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Wow, I haven't heard about this system in a while. Installation is pretty straight forward. It gives a nice route for the incoming air. Some noticed a higher temp. due to it blocking some of the radiator. I also remember a few that hit puddles and it hydrolocked the engine. There wern't many, but if it was yours it would not be good. I believe it came with a block off plate to put on in case of a flood.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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You would have to go in like a 1 1/2 to 2 feet of water for any problems to happen. Just take your time installing it and it should go pretty easy.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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When my g/f asked me what I wanted for christmas this past year, I told her I wanted the FTRA because I had heard more good things about it than say SSRA and SLP. Installation wasn't bad, it does come with a block off plate that only takes a couple of minutes to put on, and it does work really well. And my gas mileage went up as well!!
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