350 ram jet

[K5Buckeye]

Hey guys, what are your thoughts on the 350 ram jet that Chevy offers? Everytime I see the ad I daydream, "... ahh, fuel injection, no more cold starts." Is this setup ideal for our heavy trucks? This link has some details, http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySmallBlockV8s/Ram_Jet_350.html
Thanks.

1972 K5

 

[Roostr84]

The ramjet is a controversial setup. I believe that it isnt as efficient as the tpi etc because it lacks a lot of the equipment these setups use to take in outside information ie. o2 sensor and a few others etc. So it runs on the fuel map it has with no indication of whether it is running rich or not. I think this keeps it simple but probably not the best if you are looking for proper A/F ratio and peak performance. This is what I have read from other people though so if anybody has something to add or dispute please feel free.

 

[Steve_Chin]

Not sure here if the RamJet is closed-loop or not (missing O2 sensor, etc.), but if you have a manual transmission be warned that the RamJet uses the new (smaller) bolt pattern for the flywheel and you can't find a flywheel for a 12" clutch for that bolt pattern. Automatics don't have that problem, of course... Another potential problem might be in the calibration of the PROM if you have a manual transmission, as I believe the things are set up for automatics and to get the best possible operation you need to recalibrate for the stick.

FWIW, I'm just a couple of months away from starting the actual hardware conversion for my modified TPI install. When I get it in and running, I will post about it.

 

[Batmanjr]

Do any of you know if the mounts for the Ram Jet are the same for a standerd 350?

 

[Roostr84]

I believe they are the same mounts. I does use a conventional Small Block as its base.

 

[K5Buckeye]

Steve, looking forward to reading the write-up!

1972 K5