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RH77 · 08-26-2009, 11:36 PM

What is this on, the Chrysler Turbine Car

So did "Ram Air" ever really make it in the mainstream? I can possibly see drag racing, but vehicles like the late 60's Pontiac HO engines and most recently, Pontiac's Grand Am with the Ram Air package is an insult to the buyer. The name implies nothing with anything but the air inlet for looks, IMO.

I haven't read any appreciable forced induction effect by either (especially the Grand Am). All marketing. Having driven the 3400 V-6 Ram Air Grand Am, it certainly did suck.

RH77

08-26-2009, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
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