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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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any western guys running the ftra in the heat? I want a better and more consistent set up than the standard SLP lid.
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i ran the ssra in the heat and coolant temps would do 230-235 especially with the AC going. ssra was supposed to be better the ftra as its not metal.

i noticed the car was running a little sluggish - i have it pull timing when things get too hot to avoid detonation. then i decided to log it... i took it off immediately and car ran normal.

this is before the stall and with a 160 degree thermostat too...


that said.. my ssra is for sale if anyone wants one
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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i ran the ssra in the heat and coolant temps would do 230-235 especially with the AC going. ssra was supposed to be better the ftra as its not metal.

i noticed the car was running a little sluggish - i have it pull timing when things get too hot to avoid detonation. then i decided to log it... i took it off immediately and car ran normal.

this is before the stall and with a 160 degree thermostat too...


that said.. my ssra is for sale if anyone wants one
Yeah, I was afraid that considering I'm in Arizona
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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mine seems to run just fine with my FTRA. Either way I think the under the hood temp would be hotter than what the FTRA is going to pick up once your car is moving. I could be wrong though...
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running an ssra myself with no problems whatsoever...
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I've been running a FTRA since about December of 2006 without issue.

Of course I'm basically stock outside of a lid/catback/some suspension
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I have been running a FTRA sence 99 and have had no issues... Hell I drove the car today in 93 deg weather and my eng temp was under 190
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I have been running a FTRA sence 99 and have had no issues... Hell I drove the car today in 93 deg weather and my eng temp was under 190
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