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Old 03-27-2010, 03:21 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Should we call it a "rear-end-breather"?
Why not!?
And they could have a 'coefficient of inhalation' CI!
Just be careful inside elevators after eating alot of beans.

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Old 03-27-2010, 04:28 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Why not!?
And they could have a 'coefficient of inhalation' CI!
Just be careful inside elevators after eating alot of beans.
LOL--I used to explain the engine EGR system as "fart sniffing" for cars.
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Old 03-27-2010, 04:50 PM   #13 (permalink)
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LOL--I used to explain the engine EGR system as "fart sniffing" for cars.
They'd probably never let us teach at high school level.
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...ah, but it's OK at the next level up, at the college-level (ha,ha).
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Taking those measurements from that diagram to my car, its (Hsp) is 2 inches and its (Hnadw) is 44 inches, so its ratio is 4.5%, right in the middle of the negative range.
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Taking those measurements from that diagram to my car, its (Hsp) is 2 inches and its (Hnadw) is 44 inches, so its ratio is 4.5%, right in the middle of the negative range.
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From previous pictures, I though you might be close to the minimal value.
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If you have the 'length',then GM's 'bottom-breather' appears to be a great way to go.
Farts aside -

is there some sort or internet reference where we might see what this looks like?
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Farts aside -

is there some sort or internet reference where we might see what this looks like?
If you run across a Corvette or Trans Am Firebird it'd be worth your while to crawl under for a peak.( be prepared to explain yourself to the owner ).
There might be some stuff on the web but there's nothing like looking the beast in the face.
The distance ahead of the radiator is a big issue,as is air-tightness.The thing won't work without the airdam and they ride very low to the ground.
Four-season driveability could be an issue.I've never 'lived' with one of these,don't know.
They cut the Firebird's Cd by 0.011 so it's something worth looking into,no pun intended.
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Neighbor has a late model Corvette. Next time he has the car cover off, I'll ask for a look.
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Neighbor has a late model Corvette. Next time he has the car cover off, I'll ask for a look.
Take your camera with you and post some pics, please.

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