Re: Cowl Induction Vs Ram Air Which Better/How?

From: Jon (jon@dakota-truck.net)
Date: Wed Oct 04 2000 - 15:22:07 EDT


On Wed, 4 Oct 2000, Michael Kuriger wrote:

> I believe cowl induction is intended to let the hot air flow out of the
> engine compartment faster so more cold air can come in from the front.
>
> But I could me mistaken...

  It does work that way when the vehicle is stopped (assuming the
hood hasn't been sealed off to an airbox), but while in motion, a
low pressure area develops behind the cowl and it actually sucks air
in.

                                              -Jon-

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