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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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I have the fast toys ram air and I was wondering if I should block off the Lid from where it meets with my hood scoop? I know they give you a rubber piece when you order this kit, but I would think you get more power from the lid and from the FTRA when it sucks the air from the bottom right? Any thoughts?
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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the hood doesnt even help so id just leave it
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You mean leave it open?
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Fast toys recommends blocking off the opening for a reason. I blocked mine off and may unblock it one day at the track just to see if it really matters.

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It is blocked off so that the air that comes in via the FTRA has nowhere to go except into the motor. If it isn't blocked off, the air box is not pressurized and the incoming air could escape via the front of the box. Block it off

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Originally Posted by PowerShift408
It is blocked off so that the air that comes in via the FTRA has nowhere to go except into the motor. If it is blocked off, the air box is not pressurized and the incoming air could escape via the front of the box. Block it off
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by PowerShift408
It is blocked off so that the air that comes in via the FTRA has nowhere to go except into the motor. If it is blocked off, the air box is not pressurized and the incoming air could escape via the front of the box. Block it off
Way to confuse the guy even more.
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Originally Posted by 2xLS1
Way to confuse the guy even more.
Good catch, correction made.
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Originally Posted by PowerShift408
It is blocked off so that the air that comes in via the FTRA has nowhere to go except into the motor. If it isn't blocked off, the air box is not pressurized and the incoming air could escape via the front of the box. Block it off
This is correct. If you do not use the rubber seal, any pressurizing effect is lost. You will get way more airflow from the FTRA duct than from any hood scoop.

To ensure you get the BEST performance, seal up the airbox and then take a leaf blower or other air source and aim it up into the duct. If there are any leaks around the air box, you will feel them. Seal them up accordingly and your peformance will improve!
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