Has anyone here created a functional ram air setup like the 428 has on a 351w?
What parts would I need? I’ve already got the scoop mounted.
Probably just a seal for the air cleaner base to the hood and a lid just big enough to cover the air filter would be my guess.
Yes it’s been done by Bob on Isabel. Here is the link and a picture. You stated 351 but did not say Cleveland or Windsor. Bob has a Cleveland built to 408 ci.
Steven
I missed the w in your post designating Windsor. I’m sure the same type of set up will work regardless of the engine type.
Steven
A hole in your hood, some garage door seal, and a lid that leaves the element exposed will work if you don’t care how it looks & are OK with always drawing in outside air.
If you want it to function as the factory RA did (only drawing in outside air under full throttle), you’ll need the RA air cleaner lid & vacuum-actuated flapper doohickey.
Nice! That looks great. All I need is a base now!
I used a stock 351W-2V base. Initially I used an (expensive) repro snorkel block-off (bought on ebay from Oz). That is what is shown in the picture Steven posted. Later, I removed the block-off, cut the lip from the snorkel cutout and butt welded in a plate made to fit the opening. Much cleaner looking and does not interfere with the garage door weatherstrip hood seal I use on my contraption.
This is what I started just last weekend took some of Bob’s idea’s, I have the hipo air cleaner for the inside and Eliminator scoop arriving tomorrow.
Another option, http://www.fordramair.com/new/products/ram_air_units.htm
He is pricey but very good quality.
Very nice, but a bit too pricey. I’m going to copy 1969XR7Vert
Did you make any provision for water to drain or do you just not drive in the rain?
Is that a 71 - 73 Mustang Ram Air Seal?
Drain hoses can be rigged up. You can get the factory ram air system, original(expensive?) or repro parts. Or you can just carry a big fluffy towel in the car and block the scoop’s opening when you wash it or get caught in the rain.Simple. That’s what I do and it works.Obviously not for a concours restoration.
I just drilled evenly spaced drain holes in the bottom of the outer ring so all water would just drain onto the manifold. It’s worked for me and is not really noticeable.