I would like to see this test with a SSRA,Slp C.A.i,Fast toys or Whisper kit compared to Ram Air hood's especially comparing it with an SS hood..
I have been using the Austin Performance Super Sucker Ram Air kit for about 2 years now
My car is a Daily Driver in Rain, Snow or Shine and I have had Zero problems with it
And no problem regarding sucking up water in the rain.
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The only problem with this kit is the Air filter gets dirty alot quicker..
And it will out perform an SS hood...
To truely appreciate the Kit you need to drive with Hp software and moniter the I.A.T readings and it proves how much of a difference the kit makes..
From an Idling stand still your Intake Air temps instantly drop the Moment you start moving in your car then the Air temps lower..
I have matched Air temps to the current outdoor Temp and I have gotten colder temps the faster I drove..
Besides lowering the I.A.T. temps you are also increasing the Volume of Air going into the intake which Passes through your Maf.
And it does Not restrict Cooling to the engine or engine bay my engine temps are no different now then they were before I installed the kit.
If you read the Tech articles at Install university it will explain it in much better detail especially compared to an SS hood.
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm
I have a friend who has a 2001 SS we installed the kit and blocked off the hood intake slit under the Lid
And he gained a 10th of second and 1.51 mph in the 1/4 Mile with his car by using the SSRA on a hotter day than his previous runs using just the SS hood.