1964 Ford Fairlane from hell

[Ponti]

Found this on another Forum( is there another )

Now this is just flat out cool.
http://www.dogfightmag.com/2010/08/a-1964-fairlane-hits-nurburgring/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.dogfightmag.com/2010/08/a-1964-fairlane-hits-nurburgring/

[F Body]

The old Gal goes well - 264kph = 163mph

[HardRockCamaro]

It seems it lapped it in 8 mins and 10 seconds which is fecking rapid!

A modern Cadillac CTS-V Auto takes 7:59...

[Big Mouse]

Given that he had to slow down for a few 'slower' cars I suspect he could pick up those few seconds on the CTS-V time and a bit more

[Roadkill]

Must've been a sight seeing that fekker shoot passed !

[FUBAR]

I just googled 1964 ford fairlane to see what they look like in full...  and found this Pic...



Its that, or is it not Tumble dryer exhaust hose...
Neat idea tho.

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: FUBAR

Its that, or is it not Tumble dryer exhaust hose...
Neat idea tho.

Nice idea, poorly executed.

To be done properly the hose needs to be smooth.  The ribbed flexi hose will introduce all sorts of turbulence to the air flow.

I guess it's still better than standard engine bay air though.

[EDGE]

Quoting: Jamieg285

The ribbed flexi hose will introduce all sorts of turbulence to the air flow.

by the time the air goes though the structure of the airfilter though, it will be faily laminar, so it shouldn't make too much difference.

[Jamieg285]

Interesting point, I hadn't thought of that.

Maybe the criticisms I've seen on similar setups had the filter at the other end of the tubes?  

[EDGE]

maybe, that would be pretty bad.  The foam/cotton structure of the airfilter will straighten air quite nicely, if you then send it tubling down a wonky tube it's cause issues.  Having said that, you do need a certain amount of air turbulence to properly mix the air/fuel

it's a balance, like everything else :)