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'72customdeluxe · 06-06-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Thanks,
It took some time doing it but after it was done I think it was worth the trouble. Here is a shot of the grille off showing the opening for the cold air. Right beside the drivers head light.

that's where I plan to make the hole for the ramairbox.com setup. OP, check this link out and see how they set it up http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/1999/12/ramairbox/ you can still make your own box and plastic/dryer hose to save money. Your mock up just seems more complicated than this

Andy4639 · 06-06-2010, 05:21 PM

My setup has been in the truck now for over 10 years. I did this before I ever saw anybody else doing it. As the TPI motor it has been in the truck since 1989 only a handful of people even knew about transplanting these motors back then. I was one of the first on this site to do it.
My cold air only cost me $25.00 total which is another reason I did it my way.

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plastic/dryer hose to save money!!!

The hose I used is for just this type of setup. This is auto hose you buy at O-riley's not dryer hose.

Old Yeller 1970 · 06-06-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

ok NO LAUGHING!!

I did have to chuckle a little bit. I like your ingenuity.

Here's a few shots of my ram air system. It definitely makes a difference. When I shift from 3rd to 4th gear at 90 MPH there's a definite kick that isn't there when I don't have it hooked up.

The breather is from a '76 Vette ebay purchase. The tubes are 80's breather tubes used on Chevy/GMC trucks. The black plastic is ABS 3" and 4" Pipe from the hardware store.

Both inlets sit directly behind the upper grill on right and lower grill on left and don't alter the factory appearance.

Andy4639 · 06-06-2010, 06:52 PM

Old Yeller 1970,
I guess you have to run 90 MPH to keep it cooled off without no radiator in there!!! Sorry could resist.

Nice setup you have. I like it!

Old Yeller 1970 · 06-06-2010, 08:15 PM

Yeah, I have the worlds only air cooled 350.

Thanks for the compliment.
I appreciate the effort you put into your TPI Cold Air intake setup. It looks sharp.

06-06-2010, 06:52 PM	#54
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ram air hood ..thoughts/ideas ???? Old Yeller 1970, I guess you have to run 90 MPH to keep it cooled off without no radiator in there!!! Sorry could resist. Nice setup you have. I like it! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-06-2010, 08:15 PM	#55
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: Ram air hood ..thoughts/ideas ???? Yeah, I have the worlds only air cooled 350. Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate the effort you put into your TPI Cold Air intake setup. It looks sharp. __________________ Old Yeller



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