jhaag Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Does anyone know why some air intakes (Granatelli calls it an 'air bridge' (http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/images/artlr/350220small.jpg) have this shape? It seems like the wide section would have more volume and slow the air before it accelerates into the engine (Bernoulli's law?). If so, what would be the advantage? Wouldn't it be better to have an intake go from large to small size in order to increase the speed of the air? Is the center part (wider) 'squashed' flatter for hood clearance and thus the overall size of the intake remains the same? I've never seen one in person. Thanks. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Possibly designed to create turbulence to assist in fuel atomization? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Good question, it could be to increase velocity....When you put a bend in any tube it creates resistance equivalent to extending the length of the tube. This shape could be used to combat that resistance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 That particular unit is for a Corvette and the shape is necessary to provide clearance as it passes over the radiator support. There is no science to the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhaag Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 I kind of thought it might be for hood clearance but I'm always curious about the shapes/dimensions of things. Thanks for the feedback. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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