
09-15-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Racing
Ed.
Not to show off,but the truth is that my training is primarily within the aeronautic field.
For something as "slow" as a car,it is wise to focus on exhausting air rather than how it enters.
Entry points can always be made up easily by some intelligent placement of sheet metal.
Gettin rid of the gas is another story,and more often than not takes some serious logic and thinking cap on.
I´m also to an extent an advocate of the KISS principle.
Ie;In this case as the NACA is around,why bother trying to reinvent the wheel?
As for underhood temps in traffic(IOW low speeds or standstill),i woulnd´t bother all that much.
Another area where a SA would be of help as you´re able to make it go closed loop over a WB...leaving you with a deal where the WB will counteract the difference in airmass from the heat from a fuel amount point of view.
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Racing
Good points !!!
Simplicity is critical in designing for reliability and performance.
One of the reasons I discarded the supplied 1990"s era British piggy back electronics which were layered with redundant components along with some devices that really didn't do much !!!
That's why I'm considering heat extraction because as you state adding air into the engine bay still has to go some where !!!
First considered the NACA theory, but it doesn't look "period" on the W124.
Looked at the 280ZX turbo scoop which had a combination louver and NACA design
Being in the aeronautical field gives you a different vantage point from those that have automotive only training.
Thanks again.
Ed
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