I'm looking at different intake options for my Pro5 2.0L. I have decided to go with the short ram style for ease of installation, looks, and ease of filter cleaning.

I already have a source (www.protege5online.com) for an AEM short ram - I see that the Ractives may be quite a bit cheaper, though ($200 US for the AEM).

Anyone bought the Ractive for a 2.0L? Where'd you get it and how much did you pay?

What size tubing is used on the Ractive - anyone know if it is larger, smaller, or the same as the AEM? (smaller seems to be better when it comes to our intakes).

Thanks.

 

While it may be cheaper, it is for a reason, i have seen ractive polished tubes get pitted and have cancerous looking growths within months....

 

I've got one, which I modded for my '99 (was made for a '02).

Ahhh.. what kinda growths?

 

i guess more like white cloudy patches, some as big as a quarter, like it was 20 years old....only seen one like that, but a few that have been pitted.