Thats my point Frank. Thanks for the illustraion.
Eric
Frank Johnson wrote:
>
> I've been following this discussion and i figured i'd adda little "real
> world recorded" proof.
> I was reading through a R&T about the GM Firebird/Camaro whatever ram-air
> vs. normal intake system. They had 2 identical cars, same engine, same
> exhaust, same everything except for the intake system and ram-air scoop.
> The 2 cars had the same weight as well. So they run these 2 "identical"
> down the strip however many times and averaged the results.
> Basically the cars were dead even in acceleration until about 40-45 mph
> where the ram-air model car began to pull away a little. The effect was
> magnified the faster the car went (obviously). So what the end result is
> that the 0-60 times were only slightly different but the if my memory is
> right the 1/4 was about .4 seconds faster with the ram-air.
> Whether or not the car actually had an effective ram-air system or the
> increased acceleration was simply due to colder air in the engine bay, the
> whole argument is academic because the end result is that the "ram-air" car
> is faster.
> And that's really the point isn't it?
>
> Frank WJ
>
> >From: Eric Kurtz <Erics5.9@home.com>
> > Yes Bernd,
> > Colder air and more of it! And its only obvious that a street car
> >thats only going 55 to 90 isnt going to get as much of a ram air effect
> >of a drag car going 100 to 150 or more! But to say that ram air isnt
> >ram air is ignoring common sense and the obvious! And to say that
> >buying a functional ram air hood is a waste of money because its not
> >truely functional is completely incorrect.
> >Eric
> >
> >"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> > >
> > > So, when you take the little shield off of the radiator support on the
> >older
> > > style daks, you know, where the air tube is ran. That hp gain is due to
> > > cooler air?
> > >
> > > YES
> > >
> > > Why do Mopar and aftermarket intake companies sell intake tubes that are
> > > smooth instead of ridged like O.E.? It's due to airflow in the tunnel,
> >not
> > > air pooling. just my .02 and no aggrivation given or taken! =0)
> > >
> > > No arguments there. But the "Ram" effect isn't even close to as high as
> >it
> > > would be on, let's say, an Race Car (Formula) Air Intake or a Dragster.
> > >
> > > - Bernd
>
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