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This is a discussion on ram air within the 3.8L V6 Naturaly Aspirated (L36)(L26) forums, part of the W Body Tech category; can i put a grand am ram system on my grand prix just wondering cause i like how the ram ...


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Old 07-07-2008, 01:07 PM   #1
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can i put a grand am ram system on my grand prix just wondering cause i like how the ram air is on them
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Nope, Grand Am and a Grand Prix are completely different.
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Default Re: ram air

Besides that ram air doesn't really have an effect until you reach speeds in excess of 120MPH.

It's just for looks, and in the GAGT's case cause more restriction than it helps.
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ok i just wanted it for the looks any way i can make a ram air system for my car like that
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get a GTX hood if u can find one
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Even with a GTX hood, you'll need to be driving sideways for it to have any effect.
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Default Re: ram air

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ok i just wanted it for the looks any way i can make a ram air system for my car like that

Here are a couple that you might like.
F.1 'Style' Grand Prix Ram Air Hood - PFYC
SD Grand Prix Ram Air Hood - PFYC
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