Crazytalk or Revolutionary?
EDIT: mods iuno if this thread applies for this section. feel free to relocate it like LCAs.
It seems like it wouldn't be too hard to run some flexible hose back to the center of the rotor so that the forced air travels through the vented vanes of the rotor. I think this is how nascar and similar sports do it. I know race cars usually have fans that draw the air as well but, for the few dollars it would cost to do straight pipes and some clamps and whatnot, I would be willing to try.
Can anyone think of a way to test the benefit? Some sort of thermometer to read the temp in the area?
And I bet it would make more brake dust float out of the area onto the wheels, heh.
Either way it has to cause SOME drag, but I can't imagine a 2-3" hose causing that much drag in comparison to a 2"x36" air dam sticking down or any of the other parts that cause turbulence.
Also, it really can't be a factor until 100-120ish MPH, below that the loss would be minimal. (I've heard the factory ram air, or any for that matter don't really play a part until 100+ MPH, I have no proof of that whatsoever).
I'm going to work on some ideas tomorrow before I head to work. I'll then see if I can get some parts at work (Lowe's) to rig up a tester. I'm thinking of rigging one side and not the other and then seeing how the temp varies on a spirited drive. I'll test how the left and right differ due to distance from the master first, that way there's a control.
Looks like we're the only ones with this innovative spirit, heh.
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