any one else think this hood looks HOT!
03-01-2005, 04:32 PM
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RE: any one else think this hood looks HOT!
ORIGINAL: silverbullit05
i was looking at body kits ect and came across this functional ram hood looks some what like a 67's hood any way would the drag of the air going into the engine be worth the extra cold air going into the engine compartment? or would a good old cowl hood be better for arodynamic's and air flow the best of both worlds
i was looking at body kits ect and came across this functional ram hood looks some what like a 67's hood any way would the drag of the air going into the engine be worth the extra cold air going into the engine compartment? or would a good old cowl hood be better for arodynamic's and air flow the best of both worlds
You guys should realize that ram hoods and ram air effect has nothing to do with what these hoods are doing. The only point they are making with this hood is that it is an open hole from the outside to the inside. I gurantee there is little to no technology focused on how smoothly the air gets through that hole and surely they do not bring the air to the airbox. They could be ram air hoods if you managed to get the filter directly above the engine on the intake manifold (like carbeurated engines). As far as you asking about the drag and air getting into the engine: you will never notice the drag the hood makes, and if you're asking if the horsepower you would get out of it will make up for whatever drag it does make. You will not make one ounce of horsepower from this hood. Your cars are not extremely high tuned, they do not or should not overheat or run extremely hot as to where air running over the block will make a significant difference. The only benefits to this hood is style. The draw backs are drag (don't count this again it's not noticeable until you are 100% serious racer, then you would not be considering a hood unless you need room for power adders), and the fact that it is an open hole there will be MORE moisture getting in to the engine compartment in poor weather conditions. I say MORE because there will always be moisture getting in to the engine compartment and it is designed to operate with moisture in there, but like watches engines are water resistant and not water proof, it can still cause problems here and there if they get into the wrong electrical places etc. This is also something I wouldn't worry about too much but would surely consider as a more important factor than the performance increase or drag issues.
03-01-2005, 04:44 PM
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RE: any one else think this hood looks HOT!
Actually, if you look here hood detail and click on the picture of the underside of the hood, you will see that there is a path from the air intake that leads to an opening above where the air filter will be
03-01-2005, 05:03 PM
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RE: any one else think this hood looks HOT!
You are right, I should have looked at the images first. They did manage to get the outlet by the filter which will get cooler air into the engine. I still would not bet on seeing any numerical gains (surely not on a dyno because the car is not moving) and still yet not on the road on the *** dyno. I still find it funny that they are suggesting it is RamAir which it is not. RamAir is a intake system designed to allow the motion of the car to actually force air into the manifold. It is said that RamAir vehicles such as the WS6 will actually create pressure in the manifold (boost perse) at high speeds above 90mph.
EDIT: I want you all to realize I haven't said anything about whether you should or should not buy this hood. What I want you to realize is this is a cosmetic part don't expect gains or for that matter much harm from installing this hood. If you like the looks of it (and I personally do) then buy it. Also notice the hoods seem to be made of fiberglass, this means it will crack not bend or dent, and it is likely a good few lbs lighter than the factory hood which could be considered good, but also might be a good idea to get hood pins to be sure it does not fly up in your windshield at high speeds.
EDIT: I want you all to realize I haven't said anything about whether you should or should not buy this hood. What I want you to realize is this is a cosmetic part don't expect gains or for that matter much harm from installing this hood. If you like the looks of it (and I personally do) then buy it. Also notice the hoods seem to be made of fiberglass, this means it will crack not bend or dent, and it is likely a good few lbs lighter than the factory hood which could be considered good, but also might be a good idea to get hood pins to be sure it does not fly up in your windshield at high speeds.
03-01-2005, 05:31 PM
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RE: any one else think this hood looks HOT!
ORIGINAL: silverbullit05
this one claims to be a functional ram air scoop as well [:-]
this one claims to be a functional ram air scoop as well [:-]
ORIGINAL: hawgman
That looks like the same hood that is sold by Blow By Racing. There are several of them on ebay for $435.
ebay link
I think they look sharp.
That looks like the same hood that is sold by Blow By Racing. There are several of them on ebay for $435.
ebay link
I think they look sharp.
Dave...
03-01-2005, 05:43 PM
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RE: any one else think this hood looks HOT!
ORIGINAL: sicride
You are right, I should have looked at the images first. They did manage to get the outlet by the filter which will get cooler air into the engine. I still would not bet on seeing any numerical gains (surely not on a dyno because the car is not moving) and still yet not on the road on the *** dyno. I still find it funny that they are suggesting it is RamAir which it is not. RamAir is a intake system designed to allow the motion of the car to actually force air into the manifold. It is said that RamAir vehicles such as the WS6 will actually create pressure in the manifold (boost perse) at high speeds above 90mph.
EDIT: I want you all to realize I haven't said anything about whether you should or should not buy this hood. What I want you to realize is this is a cosmetic part don't expect gains or for that matter much harm from installing this hood. If you like the looks of it (and I personally do) then buy it. Also notice the hoods seem to be made of fiberglass, this means it will crack not bend or dent, and it is likely a good few lbs lighter than the factory hood which could be considered good, but also might be a good idea to get hood pins to be sure it does not fly up in your windshield at high speeds.
You are right, I should have looked at the images first. They did manage to get the outlet by the filter which will get cooler air into the engine. I still would not bet on seeing any numerical gains (surely not on a dyno because the car is not moving) and still yet not on the road on the *** dyno. I still find it funny that they are suggesting it is RamAir which it is not. RamAir is a intake system designed to allow the motion of the car to actually force air into the manifold. It is said that RamAir vehicles such as the WS6 will actually create pressure in the manifold (boost perse) at high speeds above 90mph.
EDIT: I want you all to realize I haven't said anything about whether you should or should not buy this hood. What I want you to realize is this is a cosmetic part don't expect gains or for that matter much harm from installing this hood. If you like the looks of it (and I personally do) then buy it. Also notice the hoods seem to be made of fiberglass, this means it will crack not bend or dent, and it is likely a good few lbs lighter than the factory hood which could be considered good, but also might be a good idea to get hood pins to be sure it does not fly up in your windshield at high speeds.
Dave...
03-01-2005, 06:40 PM
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RE: any one else think this hood looks HOT!
Functional or non functional
HP gains or not
Fiberglass or metal
Lighter or heavier
Who cares. Bottom line, that is one sharp lookin' hood!!! Yea, I know, chrome don't get ya home. But still...
HP gains or not
Fiberglass or metal
Lighter or heavier
Who cares. Bottom line, that is one sharp lookin' hood!!! Yea, I know, chrome don't get ya home. But still...
