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Old 11-23-2006, 12:04 AM
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does any one have a pic of the FTRA??? Also what does the SSTR stand for?

also does anyone have any home made pics of a ram air kit for a TRANS AM.. non WS6 hood????
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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
does any one have a pic of the FTRA??? Also what does the SSTR stand for?

also does anyone have any home made pics of a ram air kit for a TRANS AM.. non WS6 hood????
SSRA not SSTR

SSRA= Super Sucker Ram Air
lmeprofrmance.com has it

I suggest the SSRA sicne you dont have a WS6 hood

as for the FTRA tis the same as the SLP CAI
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SSRA for ya:

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as for the FTRA tis the same as the SLP CAI
The FTRA is not the same as the SLP CAI. The FTRA is built better, includes a block off plate, removable front seal, better mounting hardware, instructions and most importantly, directly routes air off the of lower air dam into a sealed air box. You will see better throttle response, fuel economy and performance.
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Does anyone have pics of the FTRA
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Originally Posted by Fast Toys Performance Parts
The FTRA is not the same as the SLP CAI. The FTRA is built better, includes a block off plate, removable front seal, better mounting hardware, instructions and most importantly, directly routes air off the of lower air dam into a sealed air box. You will see better throttle response, fuel economy and performance.


is the FTRA steel like the SLP's or no?
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is the FTRA steel like the SLP's or no?
Yes, they are both made of stainless steel. Beyond that, there are important differences that contribute to the performance difference you will see from an FTRA vs the SLP CAI
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Originally Posted by 01SS350
Does anyone have pics of the FTRA
You can check out www.fasttoys.net or
www.thunderracing.com
or www.pfyc.com
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slp inflates their hp gains..
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Originally Posted by bigfoot2thefloor
slp inflates their hp gains..
Just a little

We prefer to be honest as to what customers can expect. A happy customer is much better.
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im really not surprised they havent started claiming gains with their stickers
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Originally Posted by bigfoot2thefloor
im really not surprised they havent started claiming gains with their stickers
ha,ha. i think they already did. Check out their package Stickers.
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lmao their MAF sensors are delphi's with stickers over it. somehow they managed to gain like 10hp over it, until the sticker falls off
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does the super sucker ram air catch alot of trash and debris and make the filter get dirty alot faster than it normally would with like the slp cold air?
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I can't speak for the SSRA, but with the FTRA, you will find that your air filter does get dirtier faster. For that reason, we recommend a K&N washable air filter and checking the condition of it with each oil change.

We do include a block off plate with the FTRA if you want to disable the kit should you need to travel on dirt/gravel roads etc.
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I have the FTRA and I just drive carefully through large puddles and heavy rain, just like I would if I didnt have it. It wasnt a real big gain like LTs or so, but I did notice better throttle response, a little better top end, and better MPG. It doesnt heatsoak like some people say, or at least I havent had any problems. The block off plate is a great feature and I usually change my paper filter every 5000 miles or less, doesnt get too dirty, but still its just like $6 bucks for a new filter.
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Is the FTRA worth anything on a WS6, or would it just cause the air to be more turbulent?
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Originally Posted by jag42420
Is the FTRA worth anything on a WS6, or would it just cause the air to be more turbulent?
It comes with a foam piece that goes where the usual RamAir would enter to the lid/airbox and blocks the air flow. I cant speak from experience since I dont have a WS6, but Ive heard it helps WS6/SS models too.
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Yes it will benefit all models V6 and V8. The factory hoods really do nothing for performance.
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Originally Posted by Fast Toys Performance Parts
Yes it will benefit all models V6 and V8. The factory hoods really do nothing for performance.

That is why the WS6 has the taller lower air box.. you should see my stock lower air box on my Trans Am. can barely put 1 finger under it. I now have a WS6 hood being made and i bought the lower WS6 air box. I can fit my whole hand under it. So it does so something. ALLOWS MORE AIR



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