Q code Ram-Air...

[keith1562]

I've got a 72 Q code Mach1. The Marti report doesn't say anything about Ram-Air. My car does have functional Ram-Air & hood latches (hood mounted locks). An online VIN decoder (http://mustang-links.com) lists the Q code as 351 4v RAM-AIR. Do all Q codes come with Ram-Air? I always figured the set-up on my car was done at the dealership or by a previous owner.
I look forward to any input,
Thanks,
Keith

[Mach 1 Club]

I cant answer this, but I wanted to say something so it bumped it up for you. Im sure someone knows this answer.

[Steven Harris]

I've got a 72 Q code Mach1. Do all Q codes come with Ram-Air? Thanks,
Keith

In 1973 EPA would NOT allow the Ram-Air with the Q-code. I believe in 71 and 72 it was an option. I am not the definitive answer on that though.

If no one else chimes in contact Don Witt at Ohio Mustang Supply and he will give you a definitive answer.

[ohiomustang]

A few early 72 Q codes slipped through with R/A
BUT -if it is not on the marti report - it was not born with it,
Added later
Don

[keith1562]

The correct online vin decoder is at (http://mustang-links.com) I had listed it incorrectly in the original post. I have no idea who constructed this vin decoder. It appears to be flawed. That's not really a big suprise though.
Anyway thanks for any input,
Keith

[boltonbullitt]

I may be/ could be/ probably am wrong but in 72-73, ram air was only available on cars fitted with a 2 barrel carb.

[hutchdude]

When researching my 1972 Mach 1 I found that the dealer added quite a few modifications that the original purchaser requested after purchase. If you can track down the original owner you can sometimes find out some interesting information.

[Kit Sullivan]

The "official" answer is probably that the car did NOT come factory-equipped with Ram-Air. Records state that Ford did not gain EPA-approval for the 4V Clevelands equipped with Ram-Air in 72-73, and therefore did not offer it.
However, as stated above, there may have been a few early 72s (built under the then-current 71 regulations) that slipped through the production process and came through with it factory-installed.
A documented factory-produced 72 4V Ram-Air car would disprove or dispel a lot of these years-long rumours...

As a side note: It must not have been too difficult to get something that was not on the "official" approved ordering form if your ordering dealership had the clout or knew the right person.
I ordered my car from Don MacMillan Ford in Houston, Tx in 1970 and I wanted everything I could get on it. I wanted the power driver's seat, but that was not on the order guide (as far as I know, anyway). It was however a Cougar option for '71.
My salesman said it was not an issue and he would make sure it was on there. I think he simply put the Cougar order code on the sheet and it came through just like that! "4-way power drivers seat" at $110 on the window sticker.
I was never told if there was any other effort they had to do to get it on there, but I don't think there was.

[mrmach1]

I wish my Q code didn't. I'd love to put R/A on it but the price for the conversion kit is a little to much for me right now but maybe in the future. Ohio Mustang has the best deal going that I've seen. Only a few early Q codes got R/A after that you could only get it with a 2 barrel carb.

[Kit Sullivan]

Apparently, ram-air was available on any 351 or larger V8 in 71. Standard on BOSS 351 and 429 J code, optional on the rest.

Ford lost the certification on the 351 4-v for ram-air for the 72 model year, and that took effect for cars produced on or after 1-1-1972.
there are a few documented 72' 351-4V cars with factory-installed ram-air, and they all were built prior to 1-1-72.
Some have said that NO 2V cars came factory-equipped with ram-air until AFTER 1-1-72, when ONLY 2V cars could then have it as a factory option. Not sure if this is accurate, but it is interesting to consider.