I searched many of the threads on RAPS (Ram Air Performance System) and have read a variety of claims...much of the info is from quite a while back. For the people that have invested the $99 (approx) in the RAPS, please give real life results that you have noticed.
Improved acceleration?
Improved mpg?
Decrease in performance?
No noticeable Difference?
Wasted Money?
Just looking for real results, not claims...thanks all
deanno
I should have mentioned, I'd be interested in results of RAPS with a stock air box. I currently have a stock filter on my 04 Tundra, but would be interested in a different drop in if someone has suggestion. Ideally, something that flows better than stock, but doesn't let in the dirt like K&N.
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Shocks: Bilstein 5100 coilovers and 5100s in the rear.
Wheels: Toyo Open Country A/T 275/70/16s on MB Blitz rims
That Dyno was done from my vehicle. The results BELOW 3000 RPM are inaccurate as a Tundra with automatic has torque converter slippage below 3K. I'm running a RAPS and picked up around 1 mpg and a bit of power from it. It works well with the SAB and keeps filtration and tempuratures as good and better the OEM (in that order).
Notice the RAPS soon catches the other curves after 3K then pulls ahead on upper end. Good product for under $100.00.
That Dyno was done from my vehicle. The results BELOW 3000 RPM are inaccurate as a Tundra with automatic has torque converter slippage below 3K. I'm running a RAPS and picked up around 1 mpg and a bit of power from it. It works well with the SAB and keeps filtration and tempuratures as good and better the OEM (in that order).
Kevin
Trying to figure out what this means for my 04 V8 automatic below 3000 RPM? Did you pick up power below 3k or did you lose power below 3k. Sorry if I am asking a stupid question. thank you
deanno
That Dyno was done from my vehicle. The results BELOW 3000 RPM are inaccurate as a Tundra with automatic has torque converter slippage below 3K. I'm running a RAPS and picked up around 1 mpg and a bit of power from it. It works well with the SAB and keeps filtration and tempuratures as good and better the OEM (in that order).
Notice the RAPS soon catches the other curves after 3K then pulls ahead on upper end. Good product for under $100.00.
Kevin
Kevin,
How does the RAPS work with the FIPK? Thanks
Don
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2001 Tundra SR5 4x4
Mods: JBA Silver Ceramic Headers, Flowmaster 40 series single out, K&N FIPK, RAPS, ASP Underdrive pulley w/ gatorback belt, 3" Body Lift, 5" TC lift with Spindles, TW Extended Sway Away Race Runners to do away with the TC Spacer, Total Chaos Uppers, Bilstein 5100's, Deaver 11 stack, 4:56 gears with Detroit TrueTrac rear LSD, Line-X Spray In, Nitto Terra Grappler AT 315/75/16, Eagle 102's 16x10 Aluminum rims, True H.I.D. High-Low Beam, Phillips Crystal Vision 9005 Fogs, Altezza Tails, Clear Corners, Billet Grill And XM Satellite Roady 2
Future mods: STS Turbo w/FMU, Unichip, Trans shift mod and someother cool stuff.
That Dyno was done from my vehicle. The results BELOW 3000 RPM are inaccurate as a Tundra with automatic has torque converter slippage below 3K. I'm running a RAPS and picked up around 1 mpg and a bit of power from it. It works well with the SAB and keeps filtration and tempuratures as good and better the OEM (in that order).
Notice the RAPS soon catches the other curves after 3K then pulls ahead on upper end. Good product for under $100.00.
Kevin
Thanks for educating me. I was looking into a Aero Turbine muffler for my truck, but with my new found knowledge does this mean that the gains represented on the attached dyno are probably inacurate?
The graph is from a Tacoma off the aero trubine site. Do those share the same torque converter slippage characteristics?
Thanks,
Matt
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2003 Stratosphere Mica SR5 Access Cab
Shocks: Bilstein 5100 coilovers and 5100s in the rear.
Wheels: Toyo Open Country A/T 275/70/16s on MB Blitz rims
Last edited by mmarlatt; 09-01-2004 at 10:14 PM.
Reason: Forgot to mention it was a Tacoma, do they share the same transmission?
Thanks for educating me. I was looking into a Aero Turbine muffler for my truck, but with my new found knowledge does this mean that the gains represented on the attached dyno are probably inacurate?
The graph is from a Tacoma off the aero trubine site. Do those share the same torque converter slippage characteristics?
Thanks,
Matt
On the V6 they (dyno) may well be accurate. If you dyno with a manual transmission then there is no torque coverter slippage...and the v6 has that option.
I'm not running a FIPK per say, just a true flow intake tube to stock airbox, and true flow high flow filter. I've heard they do help the FIPK though.
Just recieved my raps system today after 12 days of being ordered. I got it around 5:00pm. !/2 an hour later I was enjoy my new toy. I have the FIPK, and let me tell you this is how the FIPK should feel. SMOOTH acceleration, shifts also feel smoother,and plenty of go when you floor it. A big to TREMO... Should of done this along time ago................
Just recieved my raps system today after 12 days of being ordered. I got it around 5:00pm. !/2 an hour later I was enjoy my new toy. I have the FIPK, and let me tell you this is how the FIPK should feel. SMOOTH acceleration, shifts also feel smoother,and plenty of go when you floor it. A big to TREMO... Should of done this along time ago................
Thanks speakeasy! Glad you're diggin' it...
Seee-ya,
Jim.
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Looking for the RAPS system to buy, however no luck. Can't seem to find it on e-bay or toyota solutions store as stated on his web sight. Anyone out there post me a link to where I could purchase the RAPS? Thanks..
Looking for the RAPS system to buy, however no luck. Can't seem to find it on e-bay or toyota solutions store as stated on his web sight. Anyone out there post me a link to where I could purchase the RAPS? Thanks..
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Good product for under $100.00.
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