RAM AIR...help

Brian Phillips · 04-23-2001, 01:49 PM

Does anyone know how or where I can get the parts to make my hood scoop on my 99RS functional? Is it possible to make it Ram Air?

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Jessie James · 04-23-2001, 02:53 PM

It's been discussed a lot - no one has done it though because of problems. I looked into it and found it has no merit to do.

Search and you'll find lots of posts.

ChosenWon · 04-23-2001, 03:21 PM

It most certainly has been done! And done well too. 8Complex (aka i-club addict) did his, and it works well and is very loud. And the best part is that you use the parts that you already have in your car. It is hard to explain, but he has pics and everything on his site. Or you could just ask him. Do a search in the IL. member section to get the link for his site.

Tim Hall · 04-23-2001, 03:37 PM

i tried it and it didnt work to well but ive heard of some succes. good luck

BrysImpreza · 04-23-2001, 03:42 PM

I'm working on a kit that mounts in the bumper rather then trying to mess with the hoodscoop. I've been too busy with school to do much, but this summer it should be complete. Mine is really more aimed at cooling and pulling in cold air to my intake.
Ram air isn't really something that is effective in a car like ours, it will only really make a difference at like 80+ mph unfortunitely.
Or at least this is what I've heard from most of the guys who have done Ram Air on their classic / muscle cars.

8Complex · 04-23-2001, 03:44 PM

Unforuntately ram-air on a MY99 is tough because of the MAF sensor. I imagine you can get it done if you use Brucelee or dcrawford's type of intake and just attached the MAF at the throttle body with a sealed box around it, but I wouldn't suggest it - the MY99 MAF's are very sensitive to vibration and pulsating air.

Peaty · 04-24-2001, 04:04 AM

Even at about 130 mph you wouldn't get enough pressure to make any difference. The only nice thing is cool air. You can get that by just removing the snorkus.

bratmantlz · 04-24-2001, 05:04 AM

mrt i beleive has hood vent hood scoops that push air into the air filter of intakes..

tonytiger · 04-24-2001, 09:40 AM

To my knowledge it really needs high speeds to make difference, I agree Peaty. Althoght under the laws of fysics it has to press more air to the air intake system and therefor it is a good thing. Another thing that passed my mind is the water and other dirt witch goes more likely to the air filter. The filters have oil that stops the water going to the engine. Some filters can be washed so one doesn't need always to replace it. I think if you're going to make the ram air make the intake hole relatively large so it gathers and presses more air to the pipe. Just a thought...

sen · 04-24-2001, 09:47 AM

Stuart knight is selling the hood scoops that replace the small vents. Very nice fit.

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Brian Phillips Scooby Newbie Member#: 6032 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mashpee, MA, USA	RAM AIR...help Does anyone know how or where I can get the parts to make my hood scoop on my 99RS functional? Is it possible to make it Ram Air? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-23-2001, 02:53 PM	#2
Jessie James Scooby Specialist Member#: 2072 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVa	It's been discussed a lot - no one has done it though because of problems. I looked into it and found it has no merit to do. Search and you'll find lots of posts.

04-23-2001, 03:21 PM	#3
ChosenWon Scooby Specialist Member#: 2236 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Red Sox Nation w/ y2k4door Vehicle: 2000 Audi S4 silver/rally dirt brown	It most certainly has been done! And done well too. 8Complex (aka i-club addict) did his, and it works well and is very loud. And the best part is that you use the parts that you already have in your car. It is hard to explain, but he has pics and everything on his site. Or you could just ask him. Do a search in the IL. member section to get the link for his site.

04-23-2001, 03:37 PM	#4
Tim Hall Scooby Newbie Member#: 5493 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: aneheim ca Vehicle: 98 crashed rs blu	i tried it and it didnt work to well but ive heard of some succes. good luck

04-23-2001, 03:42 PM	#5
BrysImpreza Scooby Guru Member#: 3102 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northern, CT Vehicle: 2012 Sport Limited Ice Silver	I'm working on a kit that mounts in the bumper rather then trying to mess with the hoodscoop. I've been too busy with school to do much, but this summer it should be complete. Mine is really more aimed at cooling and pulling in cold air to my intake. Ram air isn't really something that is effective in a car like ours, it will only really make a difference at like 80+ mph unfortunitely. Or at least this is what I've heard from most of the guys who have done Ram Air on their classic / muscle cars.

04-23-2001, 03:44 PM	#6
8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	Unforuntately ram-air on a MY99 is tough because of the MAF sensor. I imagine you can get it done if you use Brucelee or dcrawford's type of intake and just attached the MAF at the throttle body with a sealed box around it, but I wouldn't suggest it - the MY99 MAF's are very sensitive to vibration and pulsating air.

04-24-2001, 04:04 AM	#7
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	Even at about 130 mph you wouldn't get enough pressure to make any difference. The only nice thing is cool air. You can get that by just removing the snorkus.

04-24-2001, 05:04 AM	#8
bratmantlz Scooby Specialist Member#: 3231 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: colorado springs colorado usa Vehicle: 88 626 Turbo white	mrt i beleive has hood vent hood scoops that push air into the air filter of intakes..

04-24-2001, 09:40 AM	#9
tonytiger Scooby Newbie Member#: 3844 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helsinki, Finland Vehicle: 1993 Legacy 1.8 White	To my knowledge it really needs high speeds to make difference, I agree Peaty. Althoght under the laws of fysics it has to press more air to the air intake system and therefor it is a good thing. Another thing that passed my mind is the water and other dirt witch goes more likely to the air filter. The filters have oil that stops the water going to the engine. Some filters can be washed so one doesn't need always to replace it. I think if you're going to make the ram air make the intake hole relatively large so it gathers and presses more air to the pipe. Just a thought...

04-24-2001, 09:47 AM	#10
sen Scooby Newbie Member#: 1216 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Haverhill MA Vehicle: 2007 WRX WR Blue	Stuart knight is selling the hood scoops that replace the small vents. Very nice fit.