Ram Air Test Results

Ram Air Results

In a previous post the setup for ram air testing was described. Before collecting data the addition of a piece of foam to the intake was made to ensure that ram air at the inlet to the intake would be maximized for each operating condition. Pressure readings at the intake were made at the following […]

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Static Pressure Probe

Ram Air Test Preparations

One theory about air intakes is that some of them take advantage of a ram air effect.  This potentially applies to the Eventuri intake that I am currently using or APR intake that I previously had.  It is also a concept that is linked to the supposed benefits of the air scoop that I tested previously.

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Flow Bench Tests Are Flawed

Flow Bench Testing Air Intakes

“Flow tests are flawed.” – Arin Ahnell, Marketing Director, Audi Performance & Racing   Comments above were in the context of a discussion about the flow testing done with the APR Carbon Fiber intake. After three days of waiting for a response to my questions it seems that answers will not be given. Apparently flow

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