Getting the 'Scoop' on Factory Air Induction and Scoops.

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Factory Functional Scoops

1969 and later

Starting in Model Year '1969', Mopar started to offer 'functional' Air Induction Units for
Factory Built production cars.

Road Runner
* 383
* 426 'Street Hemi'
* 440 'Six-Barrel'

GTX
* 440
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Coronet R/T
* 440
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Super Bee
* 383
* 426 'Street Hemi'
* 440 'Six Pack'

Plymouth 1969

The Road Runner 440 'Six-Barrel' came equipped with the 'special' Fiberglass
Hood with a molded in Scoop.

The Road Runner 426 'Street Hemi' and GTX 426 'Street Hemi' each
were equipped with an under-hood Air Induction Unit called the 'Air Grabber'
which was {Code N96}.

Both the Road Runner 383 and GTX 440 could get the {Code N96} Air Grabber
as an option. ............. Cost $55.30

Note: All Road Runner Air-Cleaner Lids came thru with a 'Coyote Duster' decal.

Dodge 1969

The Super Bee 440 'Six Pack' came equipped with the 'special' Fiberglass
Hood with the a molded in Scoop.

The Super Bee '426 Street Hemi' and Coronet R/T '426 Street Hemi' each were
equipped with Twin Hood Scoops with an under-hood Air Induction Unit. This
was called the 'Ramcharger Hood' which was {Code N96}.

Both the Super Bee 383 and Coronet R/T 440 could get the {Code N96}
'Ramcharger' hood as an option. .................... Cost $73.30
 
peyote said:
did the 66 dart ever have a scoop?
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No

The Hood Scoops were first available on the Super Stock Packages.

* 1963 ..... 426 Wedge 'Maximum Perfomance Engine'

* 1964 ..... 426 Wedge 'Maximim Performance Engine'
* 1964 ..... 426 'Race Hemi'

* 1965 ..... 426 'Race Hemi'

* 1967 ..... 426 'Street Hemi' ~ Coronet Model 440 'WO23' and Belvedere II 'RO23'

* 1968 ..... 426 'Race Hemi' ~ Dart 'LO23' and Barracuda 'BO29'

These were 'Off-Road' Super Stock Packages.

That was it.
 
'No Scoop For You'

B-Body Cars

In 1969, the Dodge Charger was the only Mopar 'Performance Car' that you
could not get the N96 {Ramcharger Hood} option, or similar unit functional
hood.

Also, no 'Scoop' option for the mid-year Dodge Daytona.
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1969

But, Dick Landy Enterprises did produce an 'after-market' one-piece
Fiberglass Hood w/molded scoop for the Dodge Charger.

This hood was 'not' a Lift-Off, but bolted to the stock hood hinge
assemblies.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=31613.0;attach=49815;image
 
Installed the 69,optioned Hemi scoop ,on my 72 Valiant.(Including panel attached to air cleaner...( If it didn't work,why would the company build the damn thing...?...)
 
Getting the 'Scoop' on Factory Air Induction and Scoops.

'1970'

Plymouth

Road Runner
* 383
* 440 'Six-Barrel'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; The 426 'Street Hemi' came thru with the 'Air-Grabber' {Code; N96} as
standard equipment.

Note; The 440 'Six-Barrel' was available with the 'Air-Grabber' {Code; N96} as
an option this year at a cost of ....... $65.55

Note; The 'Air Grabber' {Code; N96} was also available as an option for the
383 at a cost of .......... $65.55


GTX
* 440
* 440 'Six-Barrel'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; The GTX 426 'Street Hemi' came thru with the 'Air-Grabber' {Code; N96}
as standard equipment.

Note; The 'Air Grabber' {Code; N96} was available as an option for the
440 4-Barrel and 440 6-Barrel for a cost of ....... $65.55

Barracuda
* 'Cuda 340
* AAR 340 'Six-Barrel
* 'Cuda 440 'Six-Barrel'
* Cuda 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; The 426 'Street Hemi' came thru with the 'Shaker Hood' as standard
equipment.

Note; The 'AAR' came thru with a 'special' Fiberglass-Hood with a molded
in Nasa-type recessed air-intake vent.

Note; The 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option for the
'Cuda 340 and 'Cuda 440 6-Barrel for a cost of ........ $69.76

March 1970 > The 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} became available on the 'Cuda 383 and 'Cuda 440 {4-Barrel} for a cost of ..... $69.76
 
1970 Dodge

Challenger
* 340

Note; Originally, the Challenger 340 only came thru with the 'non-functional'
low-profile Twin-Scoop Hoods.

March 1970 > The 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} became an available option
on the Challener 340 for a cost of ......... $97.00

Challenger R/T
* 383 'Magnum'
* 440
* 440 'Six Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; Originally, the Challenger R/T's only came thru with the 'non-functional'
low-profile Twin-Scoop Hoods.

Note; Dodge had plans to make these Twin-Scoop Hoods as 'functional'
Ram-Air induction units. But, they had 'second-thoughts'.

Note; Dodge then offered the 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} as an 'option' for
the 426 'Street Hemi' and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of .......... $97.00

March 1970 > The 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} became available on
Challenger R/T 383 and Challenger R/T 440 as an 'option' for a cost of .... $97.00

Challenger 340 T/A
* 340 'Six Pack'

Note; Was equipped with a special low-profile Snorkel Scoop in a molded fiberglass-hood.

Side Note; The Challenger 340 T/A fiberglass-hood became available as an
'option' for the 426 'Street Hemi' and 440 'Six Pack' very late in the 1970 modal year.

Super Bee
* 383
* 440 'Six Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; The 426 'Street Hemi' came equipped with the 'Ramcharger Hood'
{Code; N96} Twin Hood Scoop with under-hood air induction unit as standard
equipment.

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option on
the 383 and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of ........ $73.30

Coronet R/T

Note; The 426 'Street Hemi' came equipped with the 'Ramcharger Hood'
{Code; N96} Twin Hood Scoop with under-hood air induction unit as standard
equipment.

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option on
the 440 and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of ......... $73.30

Coronet 500
* 383 'Magnum'

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option
for a cost of ....... $73.30

Coronet 'Model 440'
* 383 'Magnum'

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option
for a cost of ......... $73.30

Coronet 'Deluxe'
* 383 'Magnum'

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option
for a cost of ....... $73.30

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~ No Scoop For You ~

The following 1970 Chargers were not available for an Under-hood,
Pop-up or Hood Scoop unit.

Charger
* 383
* 383 'Magnum'

Charger R/T
* 440
* 440 'Six-Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Charger 500
* 383
* 383 'Magnum'
 
So, did it add any HP???

Also, thanks for all the historical tech data 69Cuda440!!!
 
68gtxman said:
So, did it add any HP???

Also, thanks for all the historical tech data 69Cuda440!!!
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You are Welcome Sir.

As far as Mopar 'advertised' Horsepower Ratings.

'1972' was the only year that the Plymouth 'Air Grabber' and Dodge 'Ramcharger'
pop-up hood scoops had posted {Sales Brochure} Horsepower gains.

Both were listed as adding {+10 HP} over the non-scoop Bulge Hoods on the
Road Runner {GTX} and Charger.

Both were available on the 400/265HP and 440/290 HP Engines.
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Generally Speaking,

There are several variables to take into consideration when calculating a Horsepower gain
with the numerous Air-Intake units from Mopar.

Physics of Air-Flow
* Functional ability of the large and wide-open Air-Scoop
* Functional ability of the Twin Hood Scoops
* Functional effect of the pop-up Scoop
* Functional effect of under-hood air induction
* Cooler air temperature
* Denser air-flow
* Cooler fuel temperature
* Air-Speed entrance
* Ram Effect
* Air/Fuel mixture at higher speed
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
1970 Dodge

Challenger
* 340

Challenger R/T
* 383 'Magnum'
* 440
* 440 'Six Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; Originally, the Challengers only came thru with the 'non-functional'
Twin-Scoop Hoods.

Note; Dodge had plans to make these Twin-Scoop Hoods as 'functional'
Ram-Air induction units. But, they had 'second-thoughts'.

Note; Dodge then offered the 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} as an 'option' for
the 426 'Street Hemi' and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of .......... $97.00

March 1970 > The 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} became available on
the Challenger 340, Challenger R/T 383 and Challenger R/T 440 as an 'option'
for a cost of ........ $97.00

Challenger 340 T/A
* 340 'Six Pack'

Note; Was equipped with a special low-profile Air-Scoop in a molded fiberglass-hood.

Side Note; The Challenger 340 T/A fiberglass-hood became available as an 'option' for the 426 'Street Hemi' and 440 'Six Pack' late in
the 1970 modal year.
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~ No Scoop For You ~

The following 1970 Chargers were not available for an Under-hood,
Pop-up or Hood Scoop unit.

Charger
* 383
* 383 'Magnum'

Charger R/T
* 440
* 440 'Six-Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Charger 500
* 383
* 383 'Magnum'
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This is correct for 1970 Dodge.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
1970 Dodge

Challenger
* 340

Challenger R/T
* 383 'Magnum'
* 440
* 440 'Six Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; Originally, the Challengers only came thru with the 'non-functional'
Twin-Scoop Hoods.

Note; Dodge had plans to make these Twin-Scoop Hoods as 'functional'
Ram-Air induction units. But, they had 'second-thoughts'.

Note; Dodge then offered the 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} as an 'option' for
the 426 'Street Hemi' and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of .......... $97.00

March 1970 > The 'Shaker Hood' {Code; N96} became available on
the Challenger 340, Challenger R/T 383 and Challenger R/T 440 as an 'option'
for a cost of ........ $97.00

Challenger 340 T/A
* 340 'Six Pack'

Note; Was equipped with a special low-profile Air-Scoop in a molded fiberglass-hood.

Side Note; The Challenger 340 T/A fiberglass-hood became available as an 'option' for the 426 'Street Hemi' and 440 'Six Pack' late in
the 1970 modal year.

Super Bee
* 383
* 440 'Six Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Note; The 426 'Street Hemi' came equipped with the 'Ramcharger Hood'
{Code; N96} Twin Hood Scoop with under-hood air induction unit as standard
equipment.

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option on
the 383 and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of ........ $73.30

Coronet R/T

Note; The 426 'Street Hemi' came equipped with the 'Ramcharger Hood'
{Code; N96} Twin Hood Scoop with under-hood air induction unit as standard
equipment.

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option on
the 440 and 440 'Six Pack' for a cost of ......... $73.30

Coronet 500
* 383 'Magnum'

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option
for a cost of ....... $73.30

Coronet 'Model 440'
* 383 'Magnum'

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option
for a cost of ......... $73.30

Coronet 'Deluxe'
* 383 'Magnum'

Note; The 'Ramcharger Hood' {Code; N96} was available as an option
for a cost of ....... $73.30

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~ No Scoop For You ~

The following 1970 Chargers were not available for an Under-hood,
Pop-up or Hood Scoop unit.

Charger
* 383
* 383 'Magnum'

Charger R/T
* 440
* 440 'Six-Pack'
* 426 'Street Hemi'

Charger 500
* 383
* 383 'Magnum'
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This was the complete option list.
 
1970 Dodge

Dart 'Swinger 340'

Yes, Mopar {Dodge Division} was supposed to offer an under-hood air-induction
unit for the Swinger 340 to complement the Twin Hood Scoops.

Why they never went though with it ?

Another Mopar Mystery.
 
There was said to be technical drawings of the 70/71 dart/demon underhood box through the Canadian Chrysler division. I person that I know that has a very in depth knowledge of A bodys said he had seen them. But I have never been able to find them or see anything online pointing to there existence.
 
The air grabber on a 69 RR/GTX doesn't work worth a crap. Looks good.

The FAST guys were looking and hoping there was a 69 Hemi RR or GTX produced WITHOUT it.
 
EL5DEMON340 said:
There was said to be technical drawings of the 70/71 dart/demon underhood box through the Canadian Chrysler division. I person that I know that has a very in depth knowledge of A bodys said he had seen them. But I have never been able to find them or see anything online pointing to there existence.
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Good Digging EL5 Demon 340

Sometime in March/April 1970, there was supposed to be an under-hood unit available for
the Dart 'Swinger 340'.

It never made it out of Product Planning.
 
crackedback said:
The air grabber on a 69 RR/GTX doesn't work worth a crap. Looks good.

The FAST guys were looking and hoping there was a 69 Hemi RR or GTX produced WITHOUT it.
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Technically,

The pop-up 'Air Grabber' came on the 1970 Road Runner and GTX cars.

In 1969, the under-hood air-box was the Air Induction System, though it was called an 'Air Grabber'
on the under-hood plastic air-box.

Agree though, it didn't help in performance. Maybe .03 {3/100's} in the Quarter-Mile.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
Technically,

The pop-up 'Air Grabber' came on the 1970 Road Runner and GTX cars.

In 1969, the under-hood air-box was the Air Induction System.
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Sure it was... LOL The thing with the big "Air Grabber" sticker on it...

69_Belvedere0014.jpg


School is out again... :)
 
crackedback said:
Sure it was... LOL The thing with the big "Air Grabber" sticker on it...

69_Belvedere0014.jpg


School is out again... :)
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As usual, you failed to comprehend my post.

I said the Plymouth under-hood air induction system was utilized in 1969.

The 'Air-Grabber' name was only a ......... 'Sticker Decal'

The 'pop-up' Air-Grabber was utilized in 1970.

Back To School.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
As usual, you failed to comprehend my post.

I said the Plymouth under-hood air induction system was utilized in 1969.

The 'Air-Grabber' name was only a ......... 'Sticker Decal'

The 'pop-up' Air-Grabber was utilized in 1970.

Back To School.
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Nice edit of your post AFTER you got called on it. That's why I quoted the ORIGINAL post you typed. Revisionist history? LOL

This type of response is why I have little to no respect for you or anything you write. Instead of saying, 'Hey you are correct, it was called an air grabber', you try to cover your error with double talk and attacks. Worst thing EVER to gain any respect from people that KNOW the answer. Here is the salesman pocket guide for the 69 Belvedere line. Notice the NAME they gave it in the guide. Just as Dodge called theirs a Ramcharger hood.

69_Belvedere0004.jpg


You were WRONG about what the plymouth air induction system was called in 1969. End of story... you deserve detention for plenty of the incorrect info you spout off about around here. Not the first or last time I'm sure. You suck in the people here, you don't fool me one bit. Off to ignore again. LOL.

Have a happy thanksgiving, you turkey. :)
 
crackedback said:
nice edit of your post after you got called on it. That's why i quoted the original post you typed. Revisionist history? Lol

this type of response is why i have little to no respect for you or anything you write. Instead of saying, 'hey you are correct, it was called an air grabber', you try to cover your error with double talk and attacks. Worst thing ever to gain any respect from people that know the answer. Here is the salesman pocket guide for the 69 belvedere line. Notice the name they gave it in the guide. Just as dodge called theirs a ramcharger hood.

69_belvedere0004.jpg


you were wrong about what the plymouth air induction system was called in 1969. End of story... You deserve detention for plenty of the incorrect info you spout off about around here. Not the first or last time i'm sure. You suck in the people here, you don't fool me one bit. Off to ignore again. Lol.

Have a happy thanksgiving, you turkey. :)
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OK then.

By the way, the Avatar Photo of your girlfriend is HOT !!

Super Size Me.
 
In mid 1968,

Product Planning {Engineering and Design} developed what they called
the under-hood fresh-air induction system for the B-Body cars.

Basically a plastic box {under hood installed} with a rubber-seal and oval-shaped
air cleaner with an open element.

Product Planning had labeled this unit as the 'Fresh-Air Induction System',
as per the engineering staff;
* Bob Cahill
* Burton Bouwkamp
* Joseph Sturm
* Jack Smith
* Gordon Cherry

When this was presented to the Sales and Marketing Staff to market, they came
up with the monikers.
> 'Air Grabber' for the Plymouth Road Runner and GTX
> 'Ramcharger' for the Dodge Super Bee and Coronet R/T

These names were secondary, as they were used for Marketing and Advertising
purposes, to make it easier for the Sales Staff.

Both 'Fresh-Air Induction Systems' utilized the same ordering code {N96}

For Engineering purposes, the unit was called the 'Fresh-Air Induction System'.

For Sales purposes, they were called 'Air Grabber' and Air Scoop 'Ramcharger Hood'.
 
crackedback said:
Nice edit of your post AFTER you got called on it. That's why I quoted the ORIGINAL post you typed. Revisionist history? LOL

This type of response is why I have little to no respect for you or anything you write. Instead of saying, 'Hey you are correct, it was called an air grabber', you try to cover your error with double talk and attacks. Worst thing EVER to gain any respect from people that KNOW the answer. Here is the salesman pocket guide for the 69 Belvedere line. Notice the NAME they gave it in the guide. Just as Dodge called theirs a Ramcharger hood.

69_Belvedere0004.jpg


You were WRONG about what the plymouth air induction system was called in 1969. End of story... you deserve detention for plenty of the incorrect info you spout off about around here. Not the first or last time I'm sure. You suck in the people here, you don't fool me one bit. Off to ignore again. LOL.

Have a happy thanksgiving, you turkey. :)
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Getting your information from a Sales Brochure again.

I'm sure you are aware that Engineer's designed the unit first, and called it a
'Under Hood Fresh-Air Induction System'

Looks like you will be eating a 'Foul Bird'
 
Chrysler 1968

Bob Cahill ~ Product Planning

The engineer's were designing a 'Fresh-Air Induction System' to be utilized on
the B-Body cars.

They came up with the idea of the under-hood box unit during the end of the
1968 Production year {June 1968}.

We actually fitted a few units on several of the late-production 1968 Road Runner
426 'Street Hemi' cars. Maybe 3 or 4, that were for the guys that had corporate
company-test cars.

We called it, an Under-Hood 'Fresh-Air Induction System'. The Marketing Department
then came up with a few monikers for the system for the 1969 Model/Production Year.
 
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