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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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I'm not sure if this is the right area to post this,but,What is better a lid or something like volant or a K&N setup? And which one is best..?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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I do not like the volant because it is open to engine heat..
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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I would think your best bet would be a lid with a Fast toys or Super Sucker Ram air system.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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+1 on lid and free ram air mod from installuniversity.com
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks guys..I was thinking about getting the clear fast toys lid..What do you think?
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clear or black plastic itll do the same job.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Does anyone run the K&N ram air kit?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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just my .02 i picked up a tenth of a second with my Volant over FTRA
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get a lid so you can use a ram air system...otherwise they would be equal mods...
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Does anyone use the ram air system? Which one and how hard is it to install?
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Get the Lid and FTRA, it's not hard to install
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due to the way the air enters the system, i've always felt that the volant/K&N setups were better used on the WS6. it allows for a more direct shot of air for the engine.

however on the camaro setup, without the front hood vents (shy of the ultraZ hood) you are proably better going with a lid and SSRA or FTRA.

my SSRA was a great mod, really added power at higher speeds.

simple install with basic tools. only hassle is cutting the airbox. but a good knife will do the job...if you're careful
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