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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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does anyone have the BG ram air kit on there ws6 if so let me know how well it works i dont want to waste my money if it dosent do jack
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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There are quite a few people that have it. I have NEVER heard a complaint about it. From what I've seen (I've seen a lot) it works really well. Supposivly it's the best ram air setup you can get for the ws6. (according to board members)
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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I've had my BGRA kit on for over three years and it works great. Just remember to coat the gasket with a little bit of oil to keep it from drying out and it will seal perfectly. It's also cool that BG sells replacement gaskets. Also... a word to the wise... NEVER slam the hood once it's installed. Lower it and gently seat the hood latch. Some jackass at the dealer slammed my hood and shattered the gasket housing. It still works, just not as perfect as it should. Too bad BG doesn't sell those replacement parts. It also looks killer from the front with no screens.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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I ordered one a month ago and still not here. The manuf. makes these as a side job for BG. I'll post results if I ever get it.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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i didnt want to waste the money i sealed my hood to the box with teh left over baffles i took out of the hood. the result was an increase in map by 1-2 kpa WOT
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plus i made a block off plate with wing nuts to pop off for the track or nice days, and the plate is in the hood to keep rain water out. good amount of rain= very very wet filter and a nerve racking ride home
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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i have it and it is a smart choice for the ws.6 gained me a solid tenth and 2mph at the track.
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if i get the kit and it rains will water get inside and will the filter suck up the water
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Just block the openings when it rains for some peace of mind.
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i was considering getting one, then i decided that the price was a bit too steep, so i took the baffles out and some sealing foam on the hood to seal the box, adn i used epoxy putty to smooth out the nostrals for a nice smooth flow.
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the BGRA is a nice piece.....but i made my own just like some of these guys,yanked out the baffles, made a seal from the hood to the airbox, even made a rain blocker too. also had to "undo" the free ram air mod
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i installed the bgra and it works great with the ws6 hood, have had no problems in the rain with water getting in, your moving fast enough so what little water gets in won't hurt anything
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mine didnt go through the filter into the motor but dude the faster you go the worse it is. i wish i took pics, that filter sat for 2 days and never dried. i would recommend putting the rain blocker in, little too mcuh water in the cc and caboom!
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yeah i have heard some bad stories about water in air filters and even getting into the engine, guess i have been lucky so far
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Originally Posted by hondo
the BGRA is a nice piece.....but i made my own just like some of these guys,yanked out the baffles, made a seal from the hood to the airbox, even made a rain blocker too. also had to "undo" the free ram air mod


Any of you guys have pictures of what you did? I've been interested in doing this.....that stock setup where it comes thru the hood and has to go up and around the baffles seems like it would be restrictive as hell, not to mention diminishing the whole "ram air" effect.
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if i get the kit and it rains will water get inside and will the filter suck up the water
Like they said if you just block it when you wash it or it rains, then pop out the gasket, "it snapps right out" its fine. I took my gasket out when i modded my motor but left the kit in, so i still have the cool nostrils, and it cools my plenum some, and the engine bay also.
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