Got my new Ram Air III in and installed yesterday. Installation took the whole sum time of about 15 minutes - - very easy. Attached a pic below of the finished install. The filter element has to have about twice as much surface area than the factory unit. This was one of the first units they received and does not even have any decals or markings on it. <br><br>I have not had time today to do much testing on it, but it was obvious I have a solid 75 degree decrease in EGT's in normal cruise at 50 to 60 mph. I have not tested it under heavy pulling, hills or tests I ran before installation. I will post results when I can hook up to my 16000# fiver and give it a good work over.<br><br>My first impressions are very positive. My only concern was the collar holding the filter was too loose. A chat with Rod found they were concerned with it too and have all ready made some changes on that collar to snug up the fit. <br><br>I should be able to post some definitive tests within a week. Just wanted to let you know the first observation is a good one. Maybe it is just me, but the truck sure felt quicker at the higher RPM's. <br><br>Bob

 

FiverBob, Just take 3 or 4 SelfTapping screws and put them in the collar it works perfect!!<br><br>Call me if you want more specific info or help. Thx Kurt 505-534-0434

 

FiverBob, Just take 3 or 4 SelfTapping screws and put them in the collar it works perfect!!<br><br><br>Sparky....Won't that hurt FiverBob's neck? <br><br>Steve

 

Our RAM air 3 showed up today for the '03. Prety slick little unit. Install happens tomorrow. Just in time for the long trailer haul out to May Madness 8)<br><br>The stock filter minder was sucked down 65%. Geesh! what is that BS? Im convinced the stock air box and a few fuel enhancements aint gonna be a good thing.<br><br>Don~

 

[quote author=KwikKurt link=board=7;threadid=14226;start=0#133766 date=1051750021]<br>FiverBob, Just take 3 or 4 SelfTapping screws and put them in the collar it works perfect!!<br>[/quote]<br><br>Actually, Kurt, we've got that issue completely ironed out now. We've got 5 R&amp;D units on the street, and 2 have had loose end caps. The extended cab trucks appear to fit differently than reg. cab trucks (same issue as was found with the Scotty IIs). The full release versions that are now shipping have no end cap issues at all...<br><br>Rod

 

I wonder why they fit differently? ???

 

Rod,<br>Are you going to make these for older trucks?

 

[quote author=015speed link=board=7;threadid=14226;start=0#133863 date=1051768182]
Rod,
Are you going to make these for older trucks?
[/quote]

The &quot;older&quot; trucks use the Scotty II.
Here's my '99 with my Scotty II.

 

OK, let me guess . . . <br><br>ScottyBob . . . no? <br> <br>OK how about RamAirBob . . . still no good?<br><br>Lets try BobTheIII . . . Come on now, lets be reasonable<br><br>Last Try . . .<br><br>ReplacedTheDumbLookingStockAirBoxWithAGre atLookingScottyRamAirIIIAirBoxBob . . .<br><br>Boy, some people are sure hard to please [undecided]<br><br>The Boss Hog<br>(at least I have an AFE filter ;D)

 

How about...<br><br>RAMAIR3BOBSUCKSCOOLAIR

 

Hey ____Bob,<br><br>did you notice any reduction in turbo-lag with the III ? Did she spool up any quicker ?<br><br>Rob<br>

 

Rob,

Regretfully, I have not had time to go play much. What little I was able to hit the road yesterday I felt the higher RPM response was quicker and stronger running up thru the gears. That very well could be quicker spool up. The test is running steady, then goose it - - haven't done that yet. Too much traffic around - - probably run over a Michigan license plate running 20 mph in the left lane looking at some insignificant thing like an alligator walking along side the road.

I do not feel the loose collar will be an issue for now. I am using as is and trying it. Just want to get some miles and testing on it with the fiver on board.

RatherSuckCoolAirThanBlowHotAirBob

 

[quote author=FiverBob link=board=7;threadid=14226;start=0#133911 date=1051799067]<br>What little I was able to hit the road yesterday I felt the higher RPM response was quicker and stronger running up thru the gears. That very well could be quicker spool up.[/quote]<br><br>TestingBob,<br><br>To check your turbo spool-up, you're gonna have to be a bit of a teenager. From a roll, plant your foot into the throttle and see if the boost comes on faster than it did before.<br><br>That high end response you're feeling is the IAT/AP sensor being fooled into believing that you're running at a lower altitude than you really are. Since you are already pretty much at sea level, I think with the factory box on the truck, the turbo was asking for more air than it could get, reducing air pressure in the system, and the IAT/AP sensor was defueling at wide open throttle. Since you are no longer starving for air, the ECM is fueling as it should have from factory and you've just gained a little top-end power.<br><br>I do feel the need to re-iterate for those who are reading, that we feel these slight power gains that we are getting from the airboxes will be completely gone when timing/fueling boxes are added to the system. The original set of fueling curves will be modified drastically be the timing/fueling boxes, and as such we don't have a sniff what the aftermarket will do to that IAT/AP sensor signal (hopefully, they'll ignore that critter).<br><br>Rod

 

[quote author=Push Rod link=board=7;threadid=14226;start=0#133949 date=1051805061]<br>TestingBob,<br><br>To check your turbo spool-up, you're gonna have to be a bit of a teenager. From a roll, plant your foot into the throttle and see if the boost comes on faster than it did before.<br><br>Rod<br>[/quote]<br><br>Well, since you just put my back to the wall for an answer, I did have to show a PS that I could wup his butt yesterday. He was quite surprised. He took off from a light squalling with the hammer down taking me by complete surprise. So, I thought, I just wonder what that thing has. I passed him in about 1/2 block - - he was screaming and rattling - - me, just &quot;loafing along&quot;. Kinda fun. Gave him a smile and wave. And, I was definitely still being gentle to my truck - - nothing radical. His was about an '01.<br><br>TeenAgeBob

 

[quote author=Push Rod link=board=7;threadid=14226;start=0#133824 date=1051760920]<br>[quote author=KwikKurt link=board=7;threadid=14226;start=0#133766 date=1051750021]<br>FiverBob, Just take 3 or 4 SelfTapping screws and put them in the collar it works perfect!!<br>[/quote]<br><br>Actually, Kurt, we've got that issue completely ironed out now. Rod [/quote]<br><br>That's great to hear!! But now What am I going to do with 200 little ziplocks with three self tapping screws I was going to offer as a RMIII Upgrade??? <br><br>So far &quot;Doc&quot; really likes his RMIII.. He says it will make changing the oil easier. He was also asking which oil is the best? :. I told him to log on and just ask around!! Maybe someone would reply ;D<br>And I am still amazed at the difference in filter restriction reduction. L8tr Kurt<br>