i seen a kit on ebay that says it raises the airbox and increases the air and hp, im sure there is a way to raise this fro free any ideas, any benefits from raising the lid?

 

raising it would obviously allow a little smoother flow of air to the entire filter, how much of a difference that would make is hard to tell..1 or 2 hp maybe

raise it too much and it hits the hood

and also the SSRA comes with a rubber "weather stripe" piece that seals the front opening of the box...they say its optional...ment to create a more presurized ram air effect. if you raised the box...that stripe would no longer seal it. just a thought

 

oh...read the "options to free ram air" thread....one response talks about raising the box 1/4" as a max

you could just remove the screws and put some washers or plastic spacers under it to see if you can tell a difference...i wouldn't waste my $$ on the ebay piece

 

i told the guy on ebay that i could use washers for free instead of sending him 10.00 and he said if i use washers the heat will crack the lid or some crap

 

i cant see how using washers would crack the lid, he's just an idiot out there trying to make a few extra bucks on selling things people normally have around the house to do themselves.

 

weather strip? i dont think i got one with my ssra kit how do i get one?

 

The weatherstrip came in the plastic bag that holds your directions.

 

Not for us guys that bought them when they first came out.

 

man i love it when the designer/manufacturer chimes in to answer a question

anyway...i've tried the opening sealed and open with my SSRA...can't tell a difference

i'd be willing to bet it's only 1hp or so

i'm gonna work on something to raise the whole lid unit but keeps it sealed so that i still have the RA affect with the SSRA...

washers or spacers would leave a gap...who knows...something to play with

 

teke184 - I'm very interested in how that may turn out...let us know.

 

i got the directions but didnt get the weather strip

 

I tried to take a look but I cannot find it on eBay. Can you e-mail me a link or an item number so I can check it out?

 

yeah, what's the ebay link to this item?

1 hp is ALOT for $0.50 in washers or such.

 

I individually pack them. Mistakes happen so give me a call at
651-214-7042 and will get one out to you.
Al

 

I did the DIY raised air box. Didn't feel a difference at all. Luckily it cost me nothing too.