Drivetrain Installing M7 Ram Intake - issues
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M7 Ram Scoop Performance Benefits???
Questions for those of you who've installed the M7 Ram Scoop:
Does it provide a significant improvement in hp/torque/mileage? Have any measurements been obtained, or just butt-dyno testing?
Also, would installation be any different on a JCW mini?
thanks,
tethernaut
Does it provide a significant improvement in hp/torque/mileage? Have any measurements been obtained, or just butt-dyno testing?
Also, would installation be any different on a JCW mini?
thanks,
tethernaut
#53
06-28-2006, 04:53 AM
Originally Posted by tethernaut
Questions for those of you who've installed the M7 Ram Scoop:
Does it provide a significant improvement in hp/torque/mileage? Have any measurements been obtained, or just butt-dyno testing?
Also, would installation be any different on a JCW mini?
thanks,
tethernaut
Does it provide a significant improvement in hp/torque/mileage? Have any measurements been obtained, or just butt-dyno testing?
Also, would installation be any different on a JCW mini?
thanks,
tethernaut
#54
06-28-2006, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ethernet
Questions for those of you who've installed the M7 Ram Scoop:
Also, would installation be any different on a JCW mini?
thanks,
tethernaut
Also, would installation be any different on a JCW mini?
thanks,
tethernaut
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06-28-2006, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
The Ram Intake was not designed to produce hp...rather it was designed to increase efficiency of the IC by allowing greater volume of air to flow past it
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#60
10-07-2006, 08:29 PM
Just a twitch of the mouse - should be in S forum...
A couple of earlier pix:
- First cut at air dam replacement for plastic piece:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...7&d=1139513148 Installed pix tomorrow.
- Earlier version of diverter mod:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...5&d=1139430272 This version is a do-over due to the increased gap of the M7 scoop. I've got it installed to test the required overhang for the rubber flange. Pix of current version tomorrow.
As far as I can see, the only function of the Alta diverter is to hold up the water nozzle. It has nearly as big a gap along the front edge as the stock diverter.
A couple of earlier pix:
- First cut at air dam replacement for plastic piece:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...7&d=1139513148 Installed pix tomorrow.
- Earlier version of diverter mod:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...5&d=1139430272 This version is a do-over due to the increased gap of the M7 scoop. I've got it installed to test the required overhang for the rubber flange. Pix of current version tomorrow.
As far as I can see, the only function of the Alta diverter is to hold up the water nozzle. It has nearly as big a gap along the front edge as the stock diverter.
#61
10-07-2006, 08:48 PM
so if the larger amount of air coming in has no place to go it just pushes back out? no it keeps going. and if the space is 1/4 less then it speeds up in the small area. making for a better cooling. this idea worked great and is thte same way the scoop designer is doing his.
#62
10-08-2006, 08:39 PM
What about ditching the OEM Scoop including the internal plastic diverter-ish thing and replacing with the M7 Ram Air Scoop and Alta IC Air Diverter? Would that make for a simple one-two mod combination and easier install?
Perhaps M7 should think seriously about fabricating their own IC Air Diverter and packaging it with the new Scoop for a more cohesive modification.
Cheers,
Jason.
www.coopersport.ca
Perhaps M7 should think seriously about fabricating their own IC Air Diverter and packaging it with the new Scoop for a more cohesive modification.
Cheers,
Jason.
www.coopersport.ca
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10-22-2006, 06:05 PM
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New Nose installed
I finally got around to installing the M7 Ram Scoop in my Mini. I wanted to send out my thanks for the info/advice/answers in this thread.
I'm pretty happy with how the scoop looks painted black. I really like the look head-on. However, at first I wasn't wild how the Ram Scoop looked in profile, but it has grown on me.
Instead of taking a dremel to the stock diverter, I followed OldRick's path and ginned up a custom diverter and lower air dam. The diverter is made of layered truck-camper weather stripping foam, covered and attached to the bonnet with foil-backed water-sealing tape. The lower air dam is several layers of rubber weather stripping. The diverter looks a little half-a$$ed, and the foil tape is already starting to come apart due to engine movement. But the foil does add some nice silver sparkle when you're peering in the scoop from the front. The rubber stripping for the lower air dam works ok, but I suspect the adhesive on it won't survive too long now that it's getting cold. So I'll probably have to replace both with better solutions before too long.
I'm pretty happy with how the scoop looks painted black. I really like the look head-on. However, at first I wasn't wild how the Ram Scoop looked in profile, but it has grown on me.
Instead of taking a dremel to the stock diverter, I followed OldRick's path and ginned up a custom diverter and lower air dam. The diverter is made of layered truck-camper weather stripping foam, covered and attached to the bonnet with foil-backed water-sealing tape. The lower air dam is several layers of rubber weather stripping. The diverter looks a little half-a$$ed, and the foil tape is already starting to come apart due to engine movement. But the foil does add some nice silver sparkle when you're peering in the scoop from the front. The rubber stripping for the lower air dam works ok, but I suspect the adhesive on it won't survive too long now that it's getting cold. So I'll probably have to replace both with better solutions before too long.
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