View Poll Results: Which is better?
BG Ram Air
32
50.79%
SSRA
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49.21%
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BG Ram Air vs SSRA
I believe they would cancel eachother out. The air coming from the front would run into the air coming up from the bottom, and I think it would cause turbulence, which is the last thing you want in your intake. The point of lids, bellows and P&P TB is to smooth out the airflow, so more can go in faster, and more power.
anyone have pictures of the SSRA? Tainted, what have you come up with? im afraid of hydrolock, but you mentioned a block off plate. im wondering how somthing like that would work. maby like somthing you can plug the bottom of the scoop up with and take the plug in the lower air box out while its raining, then switch them?
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From: Tomball/Nacogdoches TX
Originally Posted by bww3588
anyone have pictures of the SSRA?
I've said it many times before and it is well worth the money.
I've been running the SSRA for damn near 2 years now and haven't had a single problem with it. As long as you're not an idiot, you shouldn't worry about any problems with hydrolocked. But if you're not careful, then hydrolocking is a very serious issue that could easily occured. But Like I said, I've been running it for a long time now, and being careful in flooded streets pays off.
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
Here you go:
I've said it many times before and it is well worth the money.
I've been running the SSRA for damn near 2 years now and haven't had a single problem with it. As long as you're not an idiot, you shouldn't worry about any problems with hydrolocked. But if you're not careful, then hydrolocking is a very serious issue that could easily occured. But Like I said, I've been running it for a long time now, and being careful in flooded streets pays off.
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I've said it many times before and it is well worth the money.
I've been running the SSRA for damn near 2 years now and haven't had a single problem with it. As long as you're not an idiot, you shouldn't worry about any problems with hydrolocked. But if you're not careful, then hydrolocking is a very serious issue that could easily occured. But Like I said, I've been running it for a long time now, and being careful in flooded streets pays off.
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From: Tomball/Nacogdoches TX
Originally Posted by bww3588
thanks very much. your car looks awesome. as soon as i get in contact with the guy that makes them ill be ordering one.
FYI - I'm running the newer version of the SSRA (lower half only with upper FTRA section) which is made from a much more flexible plastic compared to the original unit that should not crack.
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From: syracuse, ny
Originally Posted by DrkPhx
FYI - I'm running the newer version of the SSRA (lower half only with upper FTRA section) which is made from a much more flexible plastic compared to the original unit that should not crack.
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From: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
I would have to say SSRA2--dyno proven 15 RWHP gain with a small fan blowing against the car's radiator. Check out the link below.
'02 A4 Z28 w/PTB dynoes@298...after SLP lid, dynoes@303...after SSRA2, dynoes@318!
'02 A4 Z28 w/PTB dynoes@298...after SLP lid, dynoes@303...after SSRA2, dynoes@318!
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From: Indianapolis
Originally Posted by Finite1
so far I've found LMperformance sells the SSRA
and I found Fasttoys sells the FTRA.
who is building them themselves and is the price similar? and SSRA2, this is produced by whom?
and I found Fasttoys sells the FTRA.
who is building them themselves and is the price similar? and SSRA2, this is produced by whom?
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From: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Originally Posted by Tainted
SSRA2 is jsut the updated version thats plastic and not metal. FTRA= Fast Toys Ram Air
Last edited by damon_Z; Nov 23, 2006 at 02:33 PM.
Originally Posted by damon_Z
The SSRA2 does not include the long scoop that extends down to the front bumper. Therefore, it will be cheaper than the SSRA. The risk of hydrolock and damage from parking over curbs is very small and none, respectively, with the SSRA2 septup. And since it's plastic, you will have no heat soak issues that a stainless steel version would have. You can get the SSRA direct from Al Austin aka ss1le02. When I bought the SSRA2 from Al Austin in September of 2005, he was selling it for $129 shipped.
SSRA= Original Super Sucker Ram Air(two pieces)
SSRA2= Just the top piece(similar to the SLP/FTRA)
Austin scoop= This is just a scoop that slides into the SLP/FTRA. This is for people that already have the FTRA/SLP and want to add the bottom scoop. I used to make these out of aluminum to match the FTRA/SLP. I now make them out of plastic like the SSRA/SSRA2.
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Originally Posted by jn1300r
There is one on ebay I am thinking about buying. Ebay #130067695879
bud you seriously screwed up. that kit is worth every penny and then some, you should ahve gotten it. those things arent made anymore and sell for over 200 normally during the rare tiems you do see them. thats the BG ram air i was talking about.