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Old 09-08-2005 | 08:49 PM
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What is the difference between the ram air t/a and the non ram air. Is it a true ram air setup?
Old 09-08-2005 | 09:04 PM
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from what i understand ram air doesn't really do anything performance wise unless you have a sealed box
Old 09-08-2005 | 09:58 PM
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sealed box as in volant?
Old 09-08-2005 | 10:18 PM
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well, the baffled ram air is useless, but after taking otu the pontiac factory baffles, the ram air works slightly, but ocne you seal the hood to the air box is when you get the real performance improvements, especially at higher speeds
Old 09-08-2005 | 10:29 PM
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The only real differences in ram air and non-ram air is the 17" wheels, the cool hood that kinda works, and the lower portion of the intake box... about 3/4" high opening for normal, and 2" for ram air.
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WS6 also has a stiffer suspension...i dont know exactly what, but it is definately stiffer

ive owned both
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so it would help to get the bg kit?
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Originally Posted by mrhzk35404
so it would help to get the bg kit?
They say it works...
Old 09-09-2005 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrhzk35404
so it would help to get the bg kit?
no question, if your willing to shell out the large amount of cash for it

myself i took some polyurithane foam around the hood, and some putty to smoothin out the inside
it works decent, but im sure the bgra has a better seal
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Originally Posted by mrhzk35404
so it would help to get the bg kit?
yeah the bgra kit works, if you don't want to pay over 2 hundred dollars you can make your own
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anyone have pics of there own conversion?



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