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Rogue_Sentinel · 04-10-2009, 01:03 AM

do they make a ram air kit for a 79 c10 ? if so were can i find one at ?

PhilaTruck · 04-10-2009, 01:06 AM

ramairbox.com

An inexpensive one.

pig rig · 04-14-2009, 10:27 PM

I made mine its an 88 crew cab and yes thats 4" pipe

on the 81-91 core support they have 4" holes on each side of the radiator. I went and looked at a 70 somethings core support and it looks like you could blow a hole in it.

gchemist · 04-14-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm the first as far as I know to adapt a ram air box to a 88-91 grill setup.

I use a 81-82 bumper as the inlet.

Rogue_Sentinel · 04-15-2009, 01:30 AM

where do you guys buy your air box ?

my c10 has 1 hole on one side of the radiator the other is cover .

JohnC · 04-15-2009, 08:40 AM

Look at Philatruck's post. It is a pretty inexpensive route, and it looks good too!

Cherub · 04-15-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue_Sentinel

where do you guys buy your air box ?

my c10 has 1 hole on one side of the radiator the other is cover .

the other side can be knocked out also.

jdurant · 04-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Mine have had holes on both sides. I've cut/ or removed the cover from the front part on the factory setup and the baffle in the air cleaner in the past. Technically, that is ram air--and nothing is cheaper.

gchemist--I likey.

69BBsuburban · 04-15-2009, 10:48 AM

My truck has the RamAir air cleaner box....the ducting and mounts at the core support are from the local hardware store. Dryer ducting.

JohnC · 04-15-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

My truck has the RamAir air cleaner box....the ducting and mounts at the core support are from the local hardware store. Dryer ducting.

Always support your local Hardware Store!

Sorry it's a shameless plug for me being a local hardware store manager!

69BBsuburban · 04-15-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Always support your local Hardware Store!

Hell yeah....I'm in my local Ace at least once a week, support local businesses

.....doesn't hurt that there is a liquor store INSIDE....

Malo83 · 04-15-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pig rig

I made mine its an 88 crew cab and yes thats 4" pipe

on the 81-91 core support they have 4" holes on each side of the radiator. I went and looked at a 70 somethings core support and it looks like you could blow a hole in it.

Slick set up

do you have a small filter in the Plenum on top of the carb

JohnC · 04-15-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

Hell yeah....I'm in my local Ace at least once a week, support local businesses

.....doesn't hurt that there is a liquor store INSIDE....

I guess I better get on the ball. "Note to Self" remove plumbing section, and install Liquor Store.

pig rig · 04-15-2009, 04:53 PM

malo83 yes that has a filter in it there I'M thinking about reenginering it

PhilaTruck · 04-15-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pig rig

malo83 yes that has a filter in it there I'M thinking about reenginering it

Pig rig: That's a nice set-up. You fabbed that? Nice work!

Rogue: I went to the bone yard and got the second baffle. Now I may remove it anyway. Or drill it.

gchemist · 04-16-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

gchemist--I likey.

Wait until you see it in person. Texas needs a gathering!!

jdurant · 04-17-2009, 12:07 AM

Agreed. I'm down for a meet. Although right now, at this moment, the only square I've got that runs is real busted up on one side. I've been looking for a reason to get to Austin (I'm a wierdo myself). I'm sure I'll find a reason this summer. I'll let you know.

*72lb4x4* · 04-17-2009, 01:35 AM

It may look nice, but I've always thought that actual power from this was something of a myth.

Not just the ram part (insinuating that there's some sort of turbo effect) but the colder outside air on a street engine won't produce a noticeable difference in power.

I'm not much for adding things that could fall off w/o a real advantage. Then again, mine's a 4x4, so not much can help in performance.

Any thoughts?

PhilaTruck · 04-17-2009, 08:25 PM

Who said I'm running a street engine? Okay, just kidding.

The ram effect only happens at inconveniently high speeds, but the increased density of colder air, the increased mass of a given volume, increases engine output.

If you want proof, look a drag times at high altitude.

Heck, I noticed a difference in higher RPM power when I flipped air box lid.

04-10-2009, 01:03 AM	#1
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	ram air ? do they make a ram air kit for a 79 c10 ? if so were can i find one at ? __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

04-10-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: ram air ? ramairbox.com An inexpensive one. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

04-14-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: ram air ? I made mine its an 88 crew cab and yes thats 4" pipe on the 81-91 core support they have 4" holes on each side of the radiator. I went and looked at a 70 somethings core support and it looks like you could blow a hole in it. __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-14-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: ram air ? I'm the first as far as I know to adapt a ram air box to a 88-91 grill setup. I use a 81-82 bumper as the inlet. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-15-2009, 01:30 AM	#5
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: ram air ? where do you guys buy your air box ? my c10 has 1 hole on one side of the radiator the other is cover . __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

04-15-2009, 08:40 AM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: ram air ? Look at Philatruck's post. It is a pretty inexpensive route, and it looks good too!

04-15-2009, 10:40 AM	#8
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: ram air ? Mine have had holes on both sides. I've cut/ or removed the cover from the front part on the factory setup and the baffle in the air cleaner in the past. Technically, that is ram air--and nothing is cheaper. gchemist--I likey. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by jdurant; 04-15-2009 at 10:44 AM.

04-15-2009, 10:48 AM	#9
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: ram air ? My truck has the RamAir air cleaner box....the ducting and mounts at the core support are from the local hardware store. Dryer ducting.

04-15-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: ram air ? malo83 yes that has a filter in it there I'M thinking about reenginering it __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-17-2009, 12:07 AM	#17
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: ram air ? Agreed. I'm down for a meet. Although right now, at this moment, the only square I've got that runs is real busted up on one side. I've been looking for a reason to get to Austin (I'm a wierdo myself). I'm sure I'll find a reason this summer. I'll let you know. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

04-17-2009, 01:35 AM	#18
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: ram air ? It may look nice, but I've always thought that actual power from this was something of a myth. Not just the ram part (insinuating that there's some sort of turbo effect) but the colder outside air on a street engine won't produce a noticeable difference in power. I'm not much for adding things that could fall off w/o a real advantage. Then again, mine's a 4x4, so not much can help in performance. Any thoughts?

04-17-2009, 08:25 PM	#19
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: ram air ? Who said I'm running a street engine? Okay, just kidding. The ram effect only happens at inconveniently high speeds, but the increased density of colder air, the increased mass of a given volume, increases engine output. If you want proof, look a drag times at high altitude. Heck, I noticed a difference in higher RPM power when I flipped air box lid. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!



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