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slalomking · 08-27-2006, 12:58 PM

Thanks very much Spilner, for re-reviewing my questions. Very helpful. All is cool.

In noting the location of the filter, I guess I am scratching my head as to how this setup, and others similar to it, are considered 'cold air'. as the intake is located within the hot engine bay?

In the same vein, for this setup, how is it called a (short intake) 'ram' setup? I definately see how the plumbing is smoother, and less restrictive after ditching the box and plastic ducting, but how is this considered ram air? Wouldn't we need an intake thru the hood, belly, or perhaps somewhere thru the front wheel well (the latter 2 locations inviting a healthy dump of rainwater, no doubt)?

I realize I'm looking at this rather intensly, but when these setups are labeled 'cold air' or 'ram air', I'm thinking they should simply be called 'low restriction' and leave it at that?

Anyone else thinking along the same lines?

08-27-2006, 12:58 PM	#17
slalomking GX Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW Joisey Posts: 39	Thanks very much Spilner, for re-reviewing my questions. Very helpful. All is cool. In noting the location of the filter, I guess I am scratching my head as to how this setup, and others similar to it, are considered 'cold air'. as the intake is located within the hot engine bay? In the same vein, for this setup, how is it called a (short intake) 'ram' setup? I definately see how the plumbing is smoother, and less restrictive after ditching the box and plastic ducting, but how is this considered ram air? Wouldn't we need an intake thru the hood, belly, or perhaps somewhere thru the front wheel well (the latter 2 locations inviting a healthy dump of rainwater, no doubt)? I realize I'm looking at this rather intensly, but when these setups are labeled 'cold air' or 'ram air', I'm thinking they should simply be called 'low restriction' and leave it at that? Anyone else thinking along the same lines? __________________ '03 Ruby Red GL1 4 Dr, Ecotec auto. All options but leather. 16 inch factory Argent wheel upgrade, Potenza RE910s, Powerslot front rotors, factory deleted cargo net replaced. Hi/lo beam Silverstars.