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should i make a home made ram air intake for my 04 monte ss???

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Old 06-04-2010 | 12:41 AM
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Default should i make a home made ram air intake for my 04 monte ss???
ok so i got a o4 monte ss/sc and i wanna make a ram air intake i know how too do it but ive never done it to a car with a supercharger or a 3800 engine so can u guys tell me if its a good idea or a bad one or if it will mess up the supercharger or any thing please i need help im 16 i wanna know more bout this so let me know wut u guys think thanks..
 
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Old 06-07-2010 | 06:19 PM
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I have Ram Air on my 2000 LS and to tell you the truth, the OEM box was better. I'd go with a closed in but high flow box; I'm in the process of trying to fabricate my own right now.
 
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Old 06-07-2010 | 07:34 PM
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You need to read the advice that was posted in your first thread about this exact same subject.
 
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Old 06-07-2010 | 07:47 PM
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Old 06-07-2010 | 09:34 PM
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Old 06-08-2010 | 01:28 AM
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its do-able.... not fun.... but do-able

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Old 06-08-2010 | 07:17 PM
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Just build a CAI and youll be happy. Its very easy and no, a ram air wont do anything but let you hear the engine/charger more.................
 
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Old 06-08-2010 | 07:31 PM
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After 50,000 miles with a K&N CAI I went back to stock. I shorted out 2 mass air flow sensors, and that's not fun when they are $250 a pop. I wish I never would have taken out my OEM. It's fun when you're young (which is when I did it) but to have a car that's reliable and runs is more important when your out of school and no one notices.
 
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Old 06-09-2010 | 07:18 PM
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If you were having a problem with over oiling the filters- why not switch to a dry cone instead? I could've swore AEM made a dry cone filter.
 
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Old 06-09-2010 | 08:04 PM
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You are right, but the way I see it...I have a monte with 100K miles on it, and no money for a new car. I'm mostly concerned with longevity. She is past her heydays, and I would just like to keep chuggin'. I was surprised how little an aftermarket CAI really helped with gas mileage, after I took it off I could still get 28 Highway 24 city.
 
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