super sucker ram air or fast toys ram air, which is best? is ssra atleast as good a ftra? i like the ssra better but want the most hp and reliability

 

I'll be goin with SSRA pretty soon .. Two reasons 1) not metal and won't heatsoak like FTRA will. 2) removable lower piece for bad weather or extremely dusty roads. Both seem to claim roughly the same hp gain .. ~15 rwhp at high speeds

 

Another vote for SSRA. I like the design better and the SotP feel on the highway is awesome (if the airbox is properly sealed).

I love mine and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. A lot of folks just make a block off plate or use a foam insert to prevent water getting into the engine in severe weather. Either that or you can just remove the bottom scoop like the previous poster suggested. I know a few folks that only insert the bottom scoop at the track but I like running mine 24/7

Good LucK

 

I got the SSRA, and the damn thing broke when I was leaving my friends driveway. The whole bottom piece cracked and hung like 3 inches from the ground. Personally, if you want one that will last longer, I'd go with a metal one.

 

I have looked into all the intakes out there. I will be going with the SSRA once my budget allows it.

 

i never owned the ftra, but love my ssra. just watch the speed-bumps and driveway dips. just like darren, 24/7 and no problems for the lower scoop.

 

you'll get the most gains from the SSRA

as for hitting things...i've had it on for 9months, and have yet to even scrape it....it still has 1" of clearance even over parking blocks...

you'd have to hit something pretty high to bust it. just drive more careful

 

We carry the Austin Ram Air kit (formerly SSRA) and as mentioned, it does not heat soak and makes genuine horsepower. We have heard nothing but good things about it.

Also, we have a darn fine price on it...both the item and on shipping.

 

I have read the install instructions for the ssra and it says something about bolting the lower scoop into the bumper. Do you need to drill holes in the bumper Some of you guys said that you can remove the lower scoop for "inclement" weather, mine is a daily driver although i try not to drive in rain/snow. is it easy to take it off if need be

thanks

 

SSRA. I have driven mine in torential downpours with no issue. Just be careful.

 

1). No you do not need to drill holes but it does make it easier. The underneath of your bumper (if you want to call it that) is not metal but a thin fibre glass I believe. I didn't drill mine but simply used a phillips screw driver and enough force to get it going into the bumper and tighten down.

2). It's held on by five screws (if you used them all and I did) so if you keep a phillips handy in your car it's not hard to remove the bottom scoop but reinstalling it takes a few minutes with a hand held screw driver. Nothing major though.

3). Mine is a daily driver too and what I did is very simple. I took a piece of styrafoam (I'm sure I misspelled that word but oh well). I took a large enough piece and with a utility knife cut it to the exact width and height of the bottom scoop. Then I cut the length to be able to go all the way back but still stick out a few inches. When it rains bad I push the foam piece in the bottom scoop. It only takes me two seconds and it's far easier then removing five phillips screws.

That is a much easier way to enjoy the gains of the SSRA with some piece of mind when it gets really wet outside. BTW it's not the rain coming down that you have to worry about. It's the puddles caused by severe downpours that you might drive through. Just a light to average rain is not gonna cause hydrolock. But a flash flood type situation where you drive through a puddle of water at some underpass that's deep enough to cover half your tires just might if your not careful.

 

Thanks for the input guys

 

realize that the SSRA is actually a functional RAM AIR...the FTRA is not really...it's more of a cold air induction...since the "scoop" is up under the nose.

you wil be very pleased with the gains and the quality of the SSRA

i mean something has got to be said about the fact that the designer is a member of the board...lol

 

I can't wait until i can muster up the cash for it. I want to feel the horsepower gains