Re: Cowl Induction Vs Ram Air Which Better/How?

From: Jack Paulson (cybermail1@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Oct 04 2000 - 13:24:36 EDT


Bernd
Thanks for saving me the money.

--- bernd@texas.net wrote:
>
> Considering that neither will give you any true "Ram
> Air", they both work more
> as a Cold Air Induction system. (Ram Air won't
> happen unless you're driving
> above 100+mph...and at a very small amount.)
>
> Cowl Induction collects cool air from the
> windshield/cowl area and the "Ram
> Air" hoods just capture cold air from the vents
> facing forward on the hood
> line. One thing to remember is that if you're
> running a Intake Tube Kit or the
> factory airbox, they're both pretty much useless and
> work only for looks.
>
> - Bernd
>
>
> > Can someone explain how Cowl Induction works and
> is it
> > better or equal to Ram Air.
> >
> > My understanding of the object of the Cowl
> Induction
> > and Ram Air is to cool the engin and get colder
> air
> > into the engin. Is this correct.
> >
> > It appears that they both cost about $400 is this
> > correct?
> >
> > Any recommendations would be appreciated.
> > Thanks
>
>

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