Me three for #2.
But, what happens at wot and max RPM? If the opening becomes a
vacuum source could it prematurely trip the laminar airflow to turbulent
right at the nose of the vehicle? Might be overcome at high speed by
ram air effect, but would you be building a lower speed aero drag wall
that you could have trouble getting over?
Thanks,
Jim W.
Snip>
>From: "Albaugh, Neil" <albaugh_neil@ti.com>
>Subject: RE: Engine Air Inlets
>
>I like #2 too. As long as you have an unavoidable high pressure area you
>might as well take advantage of it. Using that area as an inlet also
>relieves some of that high pressure. Don't let the pressure loss in
>long, convoluted ducting eat up the gain.
>
>Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
|