Ram air hood and intake
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Ram air hood and intake
So I've been looking around for either a cowl induction or ram air hood and the only thing I have found is this
http://www.fiberglass-hoods.com/dodg...005-2007.shtml
They say it is fully functional but they dont have a ram air intake. So after some more searching I found this
https://www.ramairhood.com/store/scr...p?idproduct=28
Its for a full size Ram truck with a 4.7.
Now my question is seeing how the Dak has a 4.7 as well, shouldnt this intake work on my engine?? That way with the hood and the intake it would be a real functional ram air system.
Any input would be great.
http://www.fiberglass-hoods.com/dodg...005-2007.shtml
They say it is fully functional but they dont have a ram air intake. So after some more searching I found this
https://www.ramairhood.com/store/scr...p?idproduct=28
Its for a full size Ram truck with a 4.7.
Now my question is seeing how the Dak has a 4.7 as well, shouldnt this intake work on my engine?? That way with the hood and the intake it would be a real functional ram air system.
Any input would be great.
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I guess it would all depend on where the ram air hood "dumps" the air, and where that filter draws its air from...
you would need some good info from the hood manufacturer to see where it let the air in at. then some measurements to see where your filter box needs to be.
I am guessing that if they arent selling it as a "set", the way they are making it functional is the same thing Blown and I did... just cut a hole...
you would need some good info from the hood manufacturer to see where it let the air in at. then some measurements to see where your filter box needs to be.
I am guessing that if they arent selling it as a "set", the way they are making it functional is the same thing Blown and I did... just cut a hole...
Last edited by ericemery; Jan 10, 2010 at 09:23 PM.
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I was talking to the guy at the first link you mentioned last year when i had thoughts of purchasing one...heres an email just to give a little more of an idea.
Hello Ken,
Thank you for the reply, I am glad you had some additional questions and will like to answer them.
The hood struts on the new Dakota pose no problems, our hood is sturdy and built the same as the 2nd Gen SRT hood we offer..........that hood has powerful springs ( not struts ) and everything works fine, the stock 05-07 hood is pretty weak and lighter than the earlier generation hood.
Price will be the same as our other SRT hood, $595.00 and Heat Extractors will be available, we have experienced big price increases in raw materials this year but intend to hopefully maintain the same price for our products.
Our test truck was equipped with an Airaid cold air system, which had the filter behind the passenger headlight, consequently that is where the air exit hole will be on the underside of the hood, we will also offer a "Straight through" opening if the customer desires where the air enters the opening at the front of the hood, continues through the hood and exits at the end of the "Tunnel".
I hope this was of help to you and other forum members, please feel free to fire off others if needed.
Thank you for the reply, the "decal color" you mentioned is for the two "Ram Air" decals we supply with the hood, these are applied after the hood is painted but some customers leave them off to give a cleaner look, there is a choice of 6 colors.
We do not supply painted hoods due to the logistics of shipping a painted part, the same reason you cannot go to your Dodge dealer and purchase a painted fender/hood etc.
All of our hoods a Fiberglass, we do not manufacture Carbon Fiber products due to the cost/problems associated with such items, the hoods come in a Grey Gelcoat finish that looks like primer.
Glad to read that the hood has people interested, there are few parts available for the 3rd Gen Dakota but soon you will be able to get a new hood!
Hello Ken,
Thank you for the reply, I am glad you had some additional questions and will like to answer them.
The hood struts on the new Dakota pose no problems, our hood is sturdy and built the same as the 2nd Gen SRT hood we offer..........that hood has powerful springs ( not struts ) and everything works fine, the stock 05-07 hood is pretty weak and lighter than the earlier generation hood.
Price will be the same as our other SRT hood, $595.00 and Heat Extractors will be available, we have experienced big price increases in raw materials this year but intend to hopefully maintain the same price for our products.
Our test truck was equipped with an Airaid cold air system, which had the filter behind the passenger headlight, consequently that is where the air exit hole will be on the underside of the hood, we will also offer a "Straight through" opening if the customer desires where the air enters the opening at the front of the hood, continues through the hood and exits at the end of the "Tunnel".
I hope this was of help to you and other forum members, please feel free to fire off others if needed.
Thank you for the reply, the "decal color" you mentioned is for the two "Ram Air" decals we supply with the hood, these are applied after the hood is painted but some customers leave them off to give a cleaner look, there is a choice of 6 colors.
We do not supply painted hoods due to the logistics of shipping a painted part, the same reason you cannot go to your Dodge dealer and purchase a painted fender/hood etc.
All of our hoods a Fiberglass, we do not manufacture Carbon Fiber products due to the cost/problems associated with such items, the hoods come in a Grey Gelcoat finish that looks like primer.
Glad to read that the hood has people interested, there are few parts available for the 3rd Gen Dakota but soon you will be able to get a new hood!