scoop out in the air or covered

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saltracer1

June 06, 2016, 03:30:43 PM
we have a 150mph car hopefully, and I was wondering if it would be better to have the supercharger scoop out in the open air or cover the whole thing for better aero and just breathe the air underhood? Small B&M blower on flathead ford. thanks

SPARKY

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June 06, 2016, 05:53:56 PM Last Edit: June 06, 2016, 09:41:27 PM by SPARKY
what your options are may be covered by rules  :roll:
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saltracer1

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June 06, 2016, 06:31:55 PM
XF/BGALT, and I'm checking the rule book now. thanks Phil

tortoise

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June 06, 2016, 07:57:04 PM
Third option not mentioned: duct to grille.

836dstr

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June 12, 2016, 01:51:16 PM Last Edit: June 12, 2016, 03:43:25 PM by 836dstr
A lot of results depend on design. Unrestricted airflow has more effect that aerodynamics at your proposed speeds. Simple is better.

I ran a single carb 301 Chevy in a "Brick" ( I mean Street Roadster). I made a scaled down version of a Pro Stock Scoop. We ran a best of 168 MPH. I "designed" and made a thru-the grill system and went 25 MPH slower. Removed the cover on the hood and modified the front of the plenum, stacked two 11 inch air cleaners (thanks to Mike & CARQUEST) into the air stream and went 170 MPH.

A blown engine is certain to be a little different on how it likes to see incoming air.

Sometimes we tend to overthink things.

Tom
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