Sounds amazingly like the definition of a "Velocity Stack"
Joe Curry
Mike Thompson wrote:
>
> Martin and the rest of the class,
>
> 1. Please address what ram pipes are - A ram pipe is put in place of an air
>filter
> although some may work inside an air box. Most don't. They are supposed to
> increase horsepower and come in different lengths and shapes.
> 2. how they work - They make a smooth transition between the air and carb.
>Instead
> of having a hard edge on the carb causing turbulance, you have a nice smooth
> funnel at the entrance to the carb. This reduction in turbulance translates to
> more air thus more oxygen to burn. The differences in shape are dependant on
>cc's,
> rpm and air velocity.
> 3. whether they are desirable - Yes, under short term when power is
>paramount, but
> I wouldn't run them 100% of the time as anything that can fit into the carb
>can be
> swallowed up by your engine. I must admit in my younger days I ran ram pipes
>most
> of the time with no real problems.
> --
> Cheers,
> Mike Thompson
> http://www.urgrgcc.edu/staff/miket/index.htm
> 59 TR3A
> 73 GT6
> 78 XJ6L
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