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Old 11-30-2003 | 08:22 PM
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Its a toss up between which is better the FTRA or the SSRA, I posted on this a while back. Overall, the SSRA is probably better though because its made of plastic(stays cooler), and sucks cooler air off the pavement(sits lower)
Old 11-30-2003 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WhitePheonix
Its a toss up between which is better the FTRA or the SSRA, I posted on this a while back. Overall, the SSRA is probably better though because its made of plastic(stays cooler), and sucks cooler air off the pavement(sits lower)

i have posted this also,
and have seen it posted many times.
i personally, am going with SSRA because

its cheap plastic (great insulator!)
bangs parking blocks (sucks air from lower)
and because the FTRA was "improved" by using something the SSRA already had!

i will use the SSRA until track times show FTRA some favor
Old 11-30-2003 | 11:56 PM
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Wow, Chevyweatherman, I'm surprised to see how big the FTRA really is, and how much it blocks. SSRA people: Is the SSRA a similar size?
Old 12-01-2003 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
Wow, Chevyweatherman, I'm surprised to see how big the FTRA really is, and how much it blocks. SSRA people: Is the SSRA a similar size?
The Austin Ram Air(SSRA) is about the same size. The SSRA however angles away from the radiator at the top allowing cold air to pass over the radiator. This keeps temps down. Plus the SSRA is made in America, unlike the FTRA
Old 12-01-2003 | 01:41 AM
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Who sells the SSRA?
Old 12-01-2003 | 02:20 AM
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He does ^^^^

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Old 12-01-2003 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBlackZ28
He does ^^^^

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That I do. Also Speed Inc and LM Performance sell them for me.
Old 12-01-2003 | 06:15 PM
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Where is it that you can get the extension (super sucker?) to the FTRA?
Old 12-01-2003 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ss1le02
Plus the SSRA is made in America, unlike the FTRA

Well the FTRA is off my list.How much clearanceat the front am I going to lose with the SSRA? I almost always nose over parking stops and with the stock ride height I don't hit anything. If I come out of my driveway at anything less than a 45* angle I drag the front of my car. Is the SSRA going to be destroyed under these conditions?

thanks
Old 12-02-2003 | 02:14 AM
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running the SSRA on the 35th.measured it from the ground upto where the ssra is .I came up with 7-7 1/2 inches give or take.Im on stock ride height with skinnies.hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Drew98TA
Where is it that you can get the extension (super sucker?) to the FTRA?
I make and sell this also. It's called the Austin Scoop. It fits the FTRA/SLP/Whisper ram air kits. LM Performance and Speed Inc sell them for me also for $79.
Old 12-02-2003 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 35th SS
running the SSRA on the 35th.measured it from the ground upto where the ssra is .I came up with 7-7 1/2 inches give or take.Im on stock ride height with skinnies.hope this helps.

Yes that helps. Thanks for the information.
Old 12-03-2003 | 12:29 AM
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Is the SLP ram air scoop the same as the FTRA??,Thanks
Old 12-03-2003 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bradygoodz
Is the SLP ram air scoop the same as the FTRA??,Thanks
Yes the Austin Scoop fits both.
Old 12-03-2003 | 10:20 AM
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I like the FRA, FTRA, and SSRA in that order.





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