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Old 12-19-2003, 11:43 PM
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Whats up guys, newbie questions I know, but please bear with me. Which of these systems will yield the better gains, or are they the same? Making the hood of the WS6 truly functional seems appealing to me.

More importantly: is the BG safe to use? I know it has a rain block off plate, but is it effective; I've read of some people taking in water.

The only reason I ask is because I have the opportunity to get the whole BG kit for $200; if it's not worth it, then SSRA it is.

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i did the slp under car cool air duct and it hasworked greatfor like 2 yrs now thru even thru rain
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Ive heard no problems from the SSRA or the FTRA. I would go with one of them if I were you, you might wanna take a look on the fast toys site http://www.fasttoys.net/. Good Luck

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I'd go with the SSRA, it runs cooler than the FTRA. I got mine here, www.austinperformanceinc.com
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Does anybody have the BG Ram Air???

I've been wondering about this very same argument............
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Originally Posted by HK2328
Whats up guys, newbie questions I know, but please bear with me. Which of these systems will yield the better gains, or are they the same? Making the hood of the WS6 truly functional seems appealing to me.

More importantly: is the BG safe to use? I know it has a rain block off plate, but is it effective; I've read of some people taking in water.

The only reason I ask is because I have the opportunity to get the whole BG kit for $200; if it's not worth it, then SSRA it is.

Thanks!
I have the BG kit. I personally like the quality of it and u shouln't have a problem in the rain with the blocker.
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i got a .3 drop of my ETs w/ the FTRA and about 4 more mpg so i'd recommend it from my own experience....and as long as u don't drive through lakes u'll have no problem w/ water
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My vote goes BG ram...seach the threads...those that have it ..love it.
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Originally Posted by Mike98WS6
I have the BG kit. I personally like the quality of it and u shouln't have a problem in the rain with the blocker.
Mike, where did you get your BG from and how much?
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Speed inc...$239...extra gasket $23.99

Now..if ya have paypal I have a brand new one in the box (never installed)....BG kit and extra gasket for $210 shipped.
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BG ram air is far better for the WS-6 than the other ram airs.Very nice looking and does come with the block off plate for rain if you want to use it.I personally run the same type of ram air on my Firehawk and have had no problems driving in the rain.
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Originally Posted by HK2328
Mike, where did you get your BG from and how much?
I bought mine from Afterthoughtsauto for $239.




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