Ram Air?
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From: This side of the Milky Way
Howdy!
F-Series4x4,
Is Cervini's ram air hood functional when delivered? (Meaning: does air actually go through the holes or is it just for looks? LOL)
Thanx.
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My ride:
Basics:
- '99 XLT F-150
Under hood and back:
- Ram air (Don't ask me how
)
- AiRaid intake
- Flowmaster DF 50 Series
- 24x3.5" Stainless steel slashed tips (Yes! Solid polished SS, no cheesy chrome-plated)
...
Outside:
- Precision polished billet grille and plate holders
- American Racing 17x8s polished Pythons (Flushed front AND back)
- Goodyear.. something tires (Expensive is all I know. LOL. No Firestone firecrackers for me either)
- Rhino liner
- Ford nerf bars
- Ford bed rails
...
Inside:
- My girlfriend!
...
Fun stuff:
- Dual sirens Black Widow alarm system/keyless entry (Enough decibels to go deaf in a garage )
- Custom driving lights (Just a cool blue)
- 2 High-Watt lights behind grille (For people who cut me off )
- Dual horns (For people who, again, cut me off)
- Dual wheel locks (So I won't be driving home on bricks!)
- Spare wheel lock (So I won't have to use a brick as a spare )
...
Best of all:
- Texas A&M University aTm front plate! Gig'em Aggies!!
Stephlan
F-Series4x4,
Is Cervini's ram air hood functional when delivered? (Meaning: does air actually go through the holes or is it just for looks? LOL)
Thanx.
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My ride:
Basics:
- '99 XLT F-150
Under hood and back:
- Ram air (Don't ask me how
)- AiRaid intake
- Flowmaster DF 50 Series
- 24x3.5" Stainless steel slashed tips (Yes! Solid polished SS, no cheesy chrome-plated)
...
Outside:
- Precision polished billet grille and plate holders
- American Racing 17x8s polished Pythons (Flushed front AND back)
- Goodyear.. something tires (Expensive is all I know. LOL. No Firestone firecrackers for me either)
- Rhino liner
- Ford nerf bars
- Ford bed rails
...
Inside:
- My girlfriend!
...
Fun stuff:
- Dual sirens Black Widow alarm system/keyless entry (Enough decibels to go deaf in a garage
)- Custom driving lights (Just a cool blue)
- 2 High-Watt lights behind grille (For people who cut me off
)- Dual horns (For people who, again, cut me off)
- Dual wheel locks (So I won't be driving home on bricks!)
- Spare wheel lock (So I won't have to use a brick as a spare
)...
Best of all:
- Texas A&M University aTm front plate! Gig'em Aggies!!
Stephlan
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LeanNcut, Howdy,those holes are actually open, there not just good looks. The ram air kits are not ready yet for the 97' to present. I talk to them guys over at Cervini's all the the time. They tell me a month or two on the kits. You can buy the hood w/ram-air kit,an save 10% on the combination buy. But, like i said, the kits aren't ready yet. I'm waiting myself for them to be completed.
If you order the hood when the kit is available, they'll put the part on that make them good looking hood scoops function. You do the rest with the air box. Need any more info., don't hesitate to get back to me. I'm from Southern N.J.. Cervini's is right around the corner. Maybe more then you needed to know. Just trying to help.
If you order the hood when the kit is available, they'll put the part on that make them good looking hood scoops function. You do the rest with the air box. Need any more info., don't hesitate to get back to me. I'm from Southern N.J.. Cervini's is right around the corner. Maybe more then you needed to know. Just trying to help.
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From: Tulsa, OK
the cervini ram air hood.....
$439 (you pay shipping seperately), the functional kit will probably cost $179 like their other kits. according to their other ram air kits results are seen at 45 mph and deliver some additional horsepower (can't remember the number, but I think ~15 or ~25). the holes in the hood are real! you can stick your hand in them and see the engine compartment, they are real. AAD cobra hoods have sealed holes, they are for looks. Proglass has a functional ram air hood out (I think in the $500 range) and its a steel (??) hood. the snake eyes hood - I think they are trying to make it functional if they haven't done that yet. The shaker hood.....new, don't know much about them.
the ram air hood concept is like opening up the air box, but instead of getting hot air you will get cool outside air. There are benefits but not enough to get you air born. Just having a ram air hood will get you driving faster - atleast ever since my cervini was installed I've been driving like a bat out of hell.
Just my $.02
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97 f150 4.2L, silver
k&n air filter, cervini ram air hood, american eagle wheels, jet chip
$439 (you pay shipping seperately), the functional kit will probably cost $179 like their other kits. according to their other ram air kits results are seen at 45 mph and deliver some additional horsepower (can't remember the number, but I think ~15 or ~25). the holes in the hood are real! you can stick your hand in them and see the engine compartment, they are real. AAD cobra hoods have sealed holes, they are for looks. Proglass has a functional ram air hood out (I think in the $500 range) and its a steel (??) hood. the snake eyes hood - I think they are trying to make it functional if they haven't done that yet. The shaker hood.....new, don't know much about them.
the ram air hood concept is like opening up the air box, but instead of getting hot air you will get cool outside air. There are benefits but not enough to get you air born. Just having a ram air hood will get you driving faster - atleast ever since my cervini was installed I've been driving like a bat out of hell.
Just my $.02
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97 f150 4.2L, silver
k&n air filter, cervini ram air hood, american eagle wheels, jet chip
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From: Jersey
Hey Geeky,
Ram Air kit is not gonna be ready till the end of summer. I take it that you already have the ram air hood. Nice hood,huh. I love the thing. Anyway, I'm waiting myself. I'll make a note to let you know if it'll be ready before that. I talk to them guys at cervini's all the time. When it's ready, I'll know. Talk to you later dude.
Ram Air kit is not gonna be ready till the end of summer. I take it that you already have the ram air hood. Nice hood,huh. I love the thing. Anyway, I'm waiting myself. I'll make a note to let you know if it'll be ready before that. I talk to them guys at cervini's all the time. When it's ready, I'll know. Talk to you later dude.
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From: Rotterdam,NY
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From: La Follette, TN U.S.A
Here is a little interesting note! JohnnyLightning is in the process of making a ram air kit for the regular F150. I should know, he is in the process of making mine right now. Personally, I'd rather purchase Johhny's kit than go through the hassle of buying a new hood and all.
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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers
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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers
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From: Jersey
Here's another intresting note. Maybe people want the look and the function. For some people it's not a hassle. How can you say that after all the aftermarket stuff you have on your truck. Maybe some people would rather buy a hood and working ram air then all that stuff. Huh? Nothing wrong with what you got. It's just a thought.
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From: La Follette, TN U.S.A
I'm sorry if I offended anybody esp. you F-150 Ram Air. I did't mean to be insulting or anything... I'm sorry 
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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers
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99' Ford F150 XL Sport
(Black) V-6 3.55 manual
Mods:
Airaid, Bosch +4 Plat.
Modified MAF Sensor
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO
Color Keyed Carpet
AVS Headlight covers
AVS Bugdeflector II
AVS Ventshades
Lund Wiper Cowl
Lund Tinted Glass
Lund Soft Bed Cover
V-tech Taillight covers
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From: Jersey
Hey Horseman,
You didn't insult me. Don't worry about it. It's cool. That was just my thought, as that was yours. It's ok. No harm no foul. Have a good memorial day dude.
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1997 F-150 XLT 4X4 Off-Road
4.6L Auto.
Cervini's Ram Air Hood
K&N Gen.
SUPERCHIP
True Dual Flowmasters
3" Chrome Tips
GTS Carbon Fiber Headlight Covers
Ford Motorsport Chrome Rear Cover
Lund Backdraft
35% Tinted Windows
Ultra Bright Headlights & Fog Lights
Pioneer DEH-9300 Head Unit
Pioneer EQ-6520 10-Channel Equalizer
4-Pioneer TS-P682 6x8 2-Way Components Speakers
2-Pioneer TS-A6995 6x9 4-Way Speakers
Pioneer TS-WX65A Amplified 6" Sub
Pioneer GM-X924 65 Watt 4-Channel Amp
Bel 980 Radar Detector
Viper Alarm
Rancho RSX Shocks Front and Rear
Lumi Logo Front Ford Emblem
Billet 4X4 Third Brake Light Cover
Ford F-Series Floor Mats
Ford Valve Stem Caps
Ford Hitch Receiver Cover
Westin Chrome Nerf Bars
You didn't insult me. Don't worry about it. It's cool. That was just my thought, as that was yours. It's ok. No harm no foul. Have a good memorial day dude.
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1997 F-150 XLT 4X4 Off-Road
4.6L Auto.
Cervini's Ram Air Hood
K&N Gen.
SUPERCHIP
True Dual Flowmasters
3" Chrome Tips
GTS Carbon Fiber Headlight Covers
Ford Motorsport Chrome Rear Cover
Lund Backdraft
35% Tinted Windows
Ultra Bright Headlights & Fog Lights
Pioneer DEH-9300 Head Unit
Pioneer EQ-6520 10-Channel Equalizer
4-Pioneer TS-P682 6x8 2-Way Components Speakers
2-Pioneer TS-A6995 6x9 4-Way Speakers
Pioneer TS-WX65A Amplified 6" Sub
Pioneer GM-X924 65 Watt 4-Channel Amp
Bel 980 Radar Detector
Viper Alarm
Rancho RSX Shocks Front and Rear
Lumi Logo Front Ford Emblem
Billet 4X4 Third Brake Light Cover
Ford F-Series Floor Mats
Ford Valve Stem Caps
Ford Hitch Receiver Cover
Westin Chrome Nerf Bars
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From: Rotterdam,NY
Also try Keystoneperformance.com , They have a fully functional (and good looking) ram air hood which comes with a kit to modify your stock airbox for air intake. the hood looks great and the the install looks easy too. (I'll be ordering mine in Sept.) Also, its for the '97 up F150