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SCOTI · 06-18-2007, 01:44 AM

Well I dug around the net to see what's what.

The jegs kit "VaraRam-Street Ram" was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay pricy @$410 for a complete kit (housing, ducts, hoses, silicone connectors & hardware). The cost is too much plus I don't care for the 'look' of the kit.

I couldn't really find much through Summit.

I searched E-bay for chevy air cleamers & dual air cleaners to see if I could get lucky. There was a 81-up truck/burb single assembly that was priced decent but then I need 2 of them for a second duct that matches (can't be close.... must match). The other options for used stuff were $50 & up depending on when the auctions end; the new 're-pop' stuff was $175 + shipping. These were Camaro type dual inlet air cleaners so I'm not sure on the 'snorkel' size & they might be too small.

I went back to Air Inlet Systems (RamAir) & priced just the housing since their set-up is 'modular'. The 14x4@110° housing is $150 shipped & I know the 'snorkels' are the correct diameter (4"). The high-temp neoprene hose is $11.50/ft. shipped if I'm reading the 07 price list correctly.

If I have time I'll check out the local wrecking yard early this week for 2 of the truck units. I like the idea of the thermal flaps sealing when the engine is cold & opening once it reaches operating temp. But, I also have air cleaner tops/bottoms that will work so I could get just the housing from RamAir & go from there.

Either way, I will make my own 'inlets' from 4" stainless scrap picked up @ work & mount them through the core support above the turn signal area of my 68 grill. I can also get some stainless wire mesh screens for the end of the inlets that clamp into place to keep those bee's/bugs out (@ least they won't be intact if the make it through). I've got a spare (rusted original) core support that I'm going to use to mock-up the 'inlet' tubing placement. The inlet tubing would stop just about even w/the back side of the radiator & protrude about 1" on the grill side (about 7~8" total length). We'll see how it looks. If it's fugly, I'm only out my time.

WinDancer, do post those pics.

06-18-2007, 01:44 AM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	Re: Thoughts On A Cold Air Set-Up Well I dug around the net to see what's what. The jegs kit "VaraRam-Street Ram" was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay pricy @$410 for a complete kit (housing, ducts, hoses, silicone connectors & hardware). The cost is too much plus I don't care for the 'look' of the kit. I couldn't really find much through Summit. I searched E-bay for chevy air cleamers & dual air cleaners to see if I could get lucky. There was a 81-up truck/burb single assembly that was priced decent but then I need 2 of them for a second duct that matches (can't be close.... must match). The other options for used stuff were $50 & up depending on when the auctions end; the new 're-pop' stuff was $175 + shipping. These were Camaro type dual inlet air cleaners so I'm not sure on the 'snorkel' size & they might be too small. I went back to Air Inlet Systems (RamAir) & priced just the housing since their set-up is 'modular'. The 14x4@110° housing is $150 shipped & I know the 'snorkels' are the correct diameter (4"). The high-temp neoprene hose is $11.50/ft. shipped if I'm reading the 07 price list correctly. If I have time I'll check out the local wrecking yard early this week for 2 of the truck units. I like the idea of the thermal flaps sealing when the engine is cold & opening once it reaches operating temp. But, I also have air cleaner tops/bottoms that will work so I could get just the housing from RamAir & go from there. Either way, I will make my own 'inlets' from 4" stainless scrap picked up @ work & mount them through the core support above the turn signal area of my 68 grill. I can also get some stainless wire mesh screens for the end of the inlets that clamp into place to keep those bee's/bugs out (@ least they won't be intact if the make it through). I've got a spare (rusted original) core support that I'm going to use to mock-up the 'inlet' tubing placement. The inlet tubing would stop just about even w/the back side of the radiator & protrude about 1" on the grill side (about 7~8" total length). We'll see how it looks. If it's fugly, I'm only out my time. WinDancer, do post those pics. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-18-2007 at 01:47 AM.