Interesting article on Ram Air Induction (archive)

Below is an interesting article, with some data, that illustates how the maximum gain from "ram air boost" would be around 2 hp at ~140mph. I would really only think that removing the headlight would be something i would do on a track only car, or maybe just take it out for events. Plus it is not the most aesthetically pleasing mod.
EdZ

"Myth of Ram Air"

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He forgot a couple things....more ADA///M 01:04 2/27/2001 ( 0)
ah but... Eric 16:19 2/26/2001 ( 13)
- Eric, Dont get me wrong, i use a KN style cone.... EdZ 20:19 2/26/2001 ( 0)
- Hol dup on the headlight thing Jim H 17:08 2/26/2001 ( 4)
  - Get the Evo airbox Jon K 17:35 2/26/2001 ( 1)
    - It's not cheap Eric 20:53 2/26/2001 ( 0)
  - Jim, you're missing some information... (more) Jon 17:16 2/26/2001 ( 1)
    - Slight correction. Jon 17:17 2/26/2001 ( 0)
- Who makes this? KevinS 16:35 2/26/2001 ( 6)
  - wayne... Eric 20:55 2/26/2001 ( 5)
    - Will this set up work on a non M3 325i... Oscar 01:11 2/27/2001 ( 0)
    - I too got a K&N from Wayne.... Chris 21:02 2/26/2001 ( 3)
      - K&N SUCKS!! CFL 22:15 2/26/2001 ( 2)
        
        almost all of what I've read disagrees with you... Chris 22:45 2/26/2001 ( 1)
        
        Re: almost all of what I've read disagrees with yo CFL 00:30 2/27/2001 ( 0)

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