Where can I purchase one of these does anyone have one and is it easy to install and how much hp did you gain and also would it work better with a aftermarket lid and filter?

 

do a search on google or whatever for super sucker or austin ram air. lm or l&mperformance.com has them i believe. with aftermarket lid i saw a 9hp gain. i got the k&n filter too but think that may have hurt my gain. some say yes it will others say no

 

www.lmperformance.com has them.

they will work with stock or aftermarket lids since they install below the entire air box.

you won't see gains on the dyno with it since there isn't any air flowing into it. it is basically a cold air kit at slower speeds and becomes a ram air system at higher speeds.

i have pics of my installed SSRA as well as some of the install process on my webpage in the sig, page 2.

they are worth a good tenth at the track and will definatly be felt on the highway, in passing situations especially.

 

so a kn filter would hurt hp gains with a ssra so what would be the best air filter or can you do without one.

 

it has been argued that they don't really do much of anything for performance.

i actually think it's not a bad idea since you get more dust from the ram air scoop, and it can be cleaned easier and more frequently. you would probably need to change the paper filter 2 or 3 times more often. it gets pretty dirty fast.

 

thanks teke where would I get a paper filter do you know what would my options would be for paper filters?

 

not sure what you mean by "where would i get it" and options.

the air box size is the same so you use the OEM size/type paper filter readily available at any parts store.

since you are introducing more dust and debris than normal, i would pony up the $$ for a good filter, good brand name. just for reassurance anyway.

 

teke i,m sorry but i,m new to this but what is oem/filter?

 

OEM is the original equipment from the manufacturer.. Stock parts are OEM..

If you want an aftermarket filter that is cleanable I would suggest AMSOIL over K&N because its cheaper, made of a stronger material (foam) and arguably easier to clean..

but paper rules..

 

are there any water issues with the SSRA?

 

You will have to cut out most of your bottom air box to install the SSRA.

I can not coment about hydro lock, my vehicle is not a daily driver, and I live in a dry climate.

SteveC

 

so far i've only heard of ONE actual validated person who has hydrolocked with the SSRA.

all other accounts were "oh well i heard ...blah blah blah"

and that guy was trying to do rooster tails of water in a puddle 6+ inches deep...at full speed.

not smart even if you don't have the SSRA

the scoop is 2x15" so you would have to have an INSANE amount of water in order for it to suck the 18" or so it is from the inlet to the air box. not to mention the SSRA is not 100% sealed (space between the upper and lower section), so that alone would prevent actual suction from occuring, even if the scoop was submerged.

imagine trying to use a 6" piece of PVC pipe as a straw. the wider the diameter the harder it is to draw water up it (against gravity)...

i drove my car in blinding hurricane rain last fall (yay south florida!), pulled over under an overhang and checked my air box. no preceivable water in it. and that was at highway speeds, with rain and spray from other cars.

 

...and they make foam block off's for it too to void water entering during heavy rains

 

I recomend getting the SSRA, i personally dont have it i jumped the gun and got the SLP CAI without doing any research, after reading up on it i regretit. check out www.lmperformance.com for ordering it i think its around 190$ or so.