I just bought the ram air hood for my t/a which is a 94, and i was going to buy the ram air box but one guy i talked to said he had to change his MAP sensor...has anyone else installed the ram air box without having to change anything.
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No problem,I have the Ultra-Z hood and WS-6 air box[like WOLFMAN] and am using the stock MAF and all other stock GM parts.
Just make sure you have the corrugated elbow or pick up a Fernco at ACE Hardware.94 Z28/UltraZ Hood & Box/1 1/2 Drop/52mmTB & Bypass/160 Stat/Pulley/ Catback & pipe/Kirkey seats/5 point belts/WW Wing/Ford9"-4.11- Detroit locker-Strange axles/ZEKE'S Heads & LT4 HC/Stainless Headers & Y/1LE Panhard/BMR SFCs-STB-Relo Brackets-Tunnel Brace-Adj Tq arm- Sway bar- LCAs-PHB/ABARE RACING 4L60E/COAN 3200/Monster tach & light/DS Loop
19/09/04[M6]=12.392@113.518 / 1.802 60ft.
10/04/05[A4]=12.29@111.9 /1.652 60ft.
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The MAP sensor is on the intake manifold, and has nothing to do with the Ram Air inlet box. When you install the SLP Ram Air box, they supply an extension harness for the MAF sensor, which of course is moved closer to the throttle body. The only other sensor involved is the IAT sensor, which gets relocated from the inlet air elbow to the box. Wire length is fine. And if you are still running the AIR pump, the air supply hose that used to connect to the air duct needs a new hose to connect to the Ram Air box.
Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor
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2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.
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sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.
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meyerman
I have a 2001 ws6 ram air and the top of my box is plastic - why do the pictures all show the filter exposed? Is there a mod I can do to my stock box or do I need to buy a new set up. I already removed the baffle in the in the hood for increased airflow.
C
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Because these are all LT1s that breathe through the top,not the bottom!!94 Z28/UltraZ Hood & Box/1 1/2 Drop/52mmTB & Bypass/160 Stat/Pulley/ Catback & pipe/Kirkey seats/5 point belts/WW Wing/Ford9"-4.11- Detroit locker-Strange axles/ZEKE'S Heads & LT4 HC/Stainless Headers & Y/1LE Panhard/BMR SFCs-STB-Relo Brackets-Tunnel Brace-Adj Tq arm- Sway bar- LCAs-PHB/ABARE RACING 4L60E/COAN 3200/Monster tach & light/DS Loop
19/09/04[M6]=12.392@113.518 / 1.802 60ft.
10/04/05[A4]=12.29@111.9 /1.652 60ft.
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Originally posted by meyerman
I have a 2001 ws6 ram air and the top of my box is plastic - why do the pictures all show the filter exposed? Is there a mod I can do to my stock box or do I need to buy a new set up. I already removed the baffle in the in the hood for increased airflow.
C
the 98+ firehawks and ws6's ram air is still more efficient than the SS "ram air"...which must travel along "channels" before reaching the air box. if you have removed the baffle..there is nothing really else you can do except put a k&n filter in there if you have'nt. you can also eliminate the "accordian" bellows and use the fernco...or the slp smooth ones.
The Goldens: Reno and Rocky
2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.
Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.
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meyerman
Thanks for the explanation - I do have a K&N and I have heard about cutting off the directional fins inside the lid to make it smoother - any proof that is a really good mod.
This is my first FBody - I was a 3rd gen Monte Carlo SS owner with over 50K invested - doing 11.28 in the quarter when it was stolen in front of my gym while I was working out. It was like I lost my best friend. I had emotionally invested way to much in it. Now that I am on this board, I can see that I am not alone.
My triple black Ram Air has grown on me - my first upgrade was Eagle F1s 285 40s - super cool tread. Second I did a ProDyno Exhaust and Mecham tips (nice big ovals) freeing up another 20 hp and of course the above mentioned air flow mod. Jury is out on descreeening my MAF and a lower thermo - not truly convinced that will benefit. I have read the pros and cons from self appointed authorities on our cars - arguments otherwise??
I like the 6 speed - after owning it for a year now I can see how easy it is to fall in love again - hmmmm I wonder if it would be the same with my wife? just kidding.
Chris
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Originally posted by meyerman
Thanks for the explanation - I do have a K&N and I have heard about cutting off the directional fins inside the lid to make it smoother - any proof that is a really good mod.
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I think the LS1 guys are lucky to have the factual stuff presented in the Chris Endres book:
Chvey LS1/LS6 Performance
Lots of info on "free mods", "bolt ons" and major power adders - strokers, S/C, nitrous..... generally well support with numbers.Fred
381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor
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