Ram air - The easy way

[hawk ii]

Hi All

A few weeks ago I installed my version of "RAM-AIR" on
my '73 XPD. I used a (flex-a-spout) downspout
extension from Home-Depot UCP# 17857 01602.

Because it is corrugated plastic (like the kids
drinking straws) it forms just perfect around the
bends to the middle grill opening on the drives side.
it extends from 25" to 55" (more than enough to fit).

I cut the rectangular end at about a 30 degrees
because it feeds into the grill at an angle (plus it
give more surface area for the scoop) - then used 4
stainless screws to secure it to the grill.

Attachment to the air horn was simple - I just cut off
the smooth round end and slipped the first corrugated
section over the air horn --

Final touch was the spray the inside and outside of
the pickup end of the hose with flat black paint-- so
it blends in with my grill - (I should have done this
step first)

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[dave posey]

I too have been dreaming up a poor man's version of ramair; very similar to
what you describe in your post. Just one question: does it work? Dave, 76PB,
CA
From: Pete Papas
To:
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Ram air - The easy way

> Hi All
>
> A few weeks ago I installed my version of "RAM-AIR" on
> my '73 XPD. I used a (flex-a-spout) downspout
> extension from Home-Depot UCP# 17857 01602.
>
> Because it is corrugated plastic (like the kids
> drinking straws) it forms just perfect around the
> bends to the middle grill opening on the drives side.
> it extends from 25" to 55" (more than enough to fit).
>
> I cut the rectangular end at about a 30 degrees
> because it feeds into the grill at an angle (plus it
> give more surface area for the scoop) - then used 4
> stainless screws to secure it to the grill.
>
> Attachment to the air horn was simple - I just cut off
> the smooth round end and slipped the first corrugated
> section over the air horn --
>
> Final touch was the spray the inside and outside of
> the pickup end of the hose with flat black paint-- so
> it blends in with my grill - (I should have done this
> step first)
>
> =====
> Pete Papas-->http://members.tripod.com/~mehawk_ii/index.html
> . ___________ (MY TOYS) (904)672-0571
> ./_][__][] []| 1973 GMC M/H 1976 Bi-Centennial Harley M/C
> .*O-------OO-* Painted Desert 1979 280ZX Datsun (1 of 1000)
> Photos--> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=192176
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[jerry & meri]

The dryer hose (from the house) works really well. Get a new one though,
otherwise you will tick off the wife. Experience.

> Hi All
>
> A few weeks ago I installed my version of "RAM-AIR" on
> my '73 XPD. I used a (flex-a-spout) downspout
> extension from Home-Depot UCP# 17857 01602.
>
> Because it is corrugated plastic (like the kids
> drinking straws) it forms just perfect around the
> bends to the middle grill opening on the drives side.
> it extends from 25" to 55" (more than enough to fit).
>
> I cut the rectangular end at about a 30 degrees
> because it feeds into the grill at an angle (plus it
> give more surface area for the scoop) - then used 4
> stainless screws to secure it to the grill.
>
> Attachment to the air horn was simple - I just cut off
> the smooth round end and slipped the first corrugated
> section over the air horn --
>
> Final touch was the spray the inside and outside of
> the pickup end of the hose with flat black paint-- so
> it blends in with my grill - (I should have done this
> step first)
>
> =====
> Pete Papas-->http://members.tripod.com/~mehawk_ii/index.html
> . ___________ (MY TOYS) (904)672-0571
> ./_][__][] []| 1973 GMC M/H 1976 Bi-Centennial Harley M/C
> .*O-------OO-* Painted Desert 1979 280ZX Datsun (1 of 1000)
> Photos--> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=192176
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
> http://im.yahoo.com