Re: RAM or COWL ?

From: Robert Trottmann (rotrottmann@davidson.edu)
Date: Tue Mar 17 1998 - 10:56:00 EST


We could always test that on your truck, Richard. Sacrifice in the name of
performance. I'm coming with my carriage bolt, watch out!!!! :-)

RLewis7785 wrote:

> In a message dated 98-03-17 02:19:11 EST, you write:
>
> << I think that ram air loses due to the eddy currents near the surface.
> Basically there is not that much high pressure near the hood surface. It
> is the same principle why golf balls fly farther with dimples instead of a
> smooth surface. >>
>
> Hey! Wouldn't the same principal apply to Trottmans Truck?
>
> Oh no wait he's got an anti-dimple - Sorry, but it sounded like a sound idea!
>
> No Offense intended (yeah right)
>
> Later.
>
> =========================================================
> Richard Lewis
> Houston (Tomball), Texas
> E-Mail : rlewis7785@AOL.COM
>
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> 318 C.I.D V8
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> "Weak" Automatic Tranny
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