I've been telling people this for YEARS. An electric self-recharging tank IS a supercharger. The tank its self is the intercooler. and the regulators are kind of like adjustable blow-off valves.
This system was developed by Mr. Bob Keane with input to the design by myself, in or about 1969. I along with Bob witnessed the testing of a Ford 427 engine using this system at Drake Engineering in Irvine,CA. The engine produced 1500 h.p., the limit of the dynamometer. The system was banned by the N.H.R.A. at that time.
I highly suggest viewers watch your other video for an in depth look at the system. Kudos for making this a reality. I sincerely appreciate all the effort and commitment it took to engineer, design and produce the system. Very impressive that a couple of guys are responsible for the whole system and testing to optimize it. You should race it, the best way to market it is to beat your competition and make them want it so they can win too. Racers don't like to loose but the do appreciate what it takes to win. Wishing you much success.
I've never thought about this... and there's very few things automotive related that I've never seen, heard of, or thought about. Found the video by looking up "compressed air into intake" because I saw a comment about someone fixing a compression issue in a diesel by doing something with compressed air in the intake. Then I thought, compressed air has to be able to add a lot of power to an engine. Found the video to confirm it. Hope to see this idea used in some badass cars. Imagining a 2JZ, or a good rotary like the 20B is enough to hope this idea takes off.
I designed one of these systems over the span of 2 months. Almost identical yet I managed to make a system without the electronic pressure regulation and still maintain stability. Im roughly 47 years late to create one of these before anyone else. I believe the concept of compressed air into the intake was first invented around 1971. Just wanted to bring this up.
There are many of us who would love to see you guys perform a run or 2. I am very excited at the potential with this, I thought about stuff like this too but you guys have the means and experience to carry this into reality. Awesome work!
Can I ask if you explored using the coolth created by the decompressing air as alternative to an air/oil or air/water cooler? Also, have you considered rigging up a compressor into the system to refill the cylinders or at least not deplete them so quickly?
I built one of those things ... It's called an air accelerator. Worked made like 2-4 psi boost with a tank at 100psi on a 2.2. I didn't get that complicated and have no claimed numbers but it worked I saw boost on the gauge at wot. So there's a possible hp increase with the proper fueling .Simple idea air accelerator's have been around forever but I think dyson has the patent on them currently . I was planning on selling the idea as a pushbutton turbo but the patents involved would cost to much to get it off the ground by myself
How are you regulating the proper fuel so engine does not go lean with that much air? Would you have to add an injector system that adds the extra fuel like in a NOs system?
Go to Pikes Peak Hillclimb with that technology, if you could carry enough compressed air, you would have a huge advantage in the thin air up the mountain!
If it takes 1 and 1/2 tanks of air to go 1/4 mile it will take many many tanks to go the 12 miles of the Pikes Peak course so you would need a big car. I have also wondered about Bonneville but there's the same issue there
For more details check out the June 2016 issue of Hot Rod (on newsstands April 8th) for a feature article on the 69 Camaro featured in this video. The same day a new website goes live @ www.CASupercharging.com.
What about using the compressed air to ram additional air volume through a venturi? This method is used on industrial vacuum cleaners that handle flammable cutting fluids, etc.
OK?! I am intrigued! Watched both vids and can't wait for more! Going to read the HotRod mag text and see what this is about. I'd love to see more vids on this!
Hi. When do you hope to have components available for purchase. I realy want to do something different on my drag car, and this set up would get attention! The web site only has merchandice for sale.
In that scenario I think with a rotary the power gains would be even more One of the fail points of a rotary is heat in the apex seals. This system would keep them cooler . BUILD IT THEY WILL COME beating your door down to get one. As this is a year old posting have you done it yet ?
had the idea once that you could obtain pressurised air from charger boost at prolonged periods of high PSI and be used to normalise boosting or just added as over boosting for much power
BUT FOR HOW LONG THESE TWO BOTTLES WILL LAST ,TIME WISE/SINCE OUTSIDE AIR IS CUT,AND THE ENGINE ON VERY HIGH RPM GOBBLING SO MUCH AIR,IT CAN BE USED TO SUPER CHARGE A LOT OF THINGS 3300 PSI,FROM WHERE YOU CAN GET THESE BOTTLES.I REMEMBER SOME TAXI HAS THEM FILLED WITH NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL FOR THEIR CARS
I read the cost of a system will be in the $6000 range. Maybe it will go down once it has a lager user base....never know though. I just find it quite interesting. Mickey Thompson used a more cumbersome system on his Mustang funny car. There is supposedly an article in the December 1971 Hot Rod. Have yet to find it.
Honestly I think they should have it in the $3000-$4000 range (If possible) because it will attract a lot of people when they find out its cheaper than some other boosting setups. It also eliminates an intercooler which adds extra weight and clutters the engine bay. However the extra equipment, like the air tanks could counter the extra weight argument. The engine bay from what it looks like does have more items in it but not nearly as much from what I've seen in some cars. Regardless a cool concept
Dawson, That was an original price target when we started on this 14 years ago. The reality is that to produce a system that worked correctly, everything had to be designed and fabricated from scratch. If you examine any of the components in detail you will note that what appears simplistic at first is in reality quite complex. All of the components are manufactured in Los Angeles by Aerospace job shops using domestically sourced materials. We chose to do it this way so that we can maintain tight control with regard to quality. The safety of our systems is paramount to us. So in short, the system is expensive because it is made up of a large number of high performance sub-components that have to work correctly and safely. It isn't for everyone, we've always known that. However, its' ability to make big horsepower easily while being very "soft" on parts does make it applicable to certain applications; the cost savings is on the back end: engines don't break. P.S. We should be out running the +1000 HP version of this system by late fall.
I knew that $3000-$4000 is quite lofty especially with the complex components like you said. I still love the Idea and appreciate the amount of work you guys have put into making this a reality. Ill be following CAsupercharging for awhile because I want one of these awesome systems not matter how long it takes. Cheers on the brilliant work!
Three to four grand is comparable to a good turbo or nitrous system. I can see when these parts get out on the general market the only custom part will be the manifold modifications. most of the plumbing parts are pretty much standard fitting but just not readily available every where.
OK, I know about add-on power adders. I want to know if there's something adaptable to my motorcycle. The 4 cylinder Jap bike will not be used at the drag strip, just an every day commute motorcycle. I know it's possible, without a doubt, but I challenge anyone on these boards to find even an inkling of R and D, on such a device for a motorcycle. My idea is for a super-compact, ultra high revving, blower motor, that I might be able to adapt to my motorcycle (yes, it'll be cramped). It does not make sense that such a device does not yet exist, even for "off road use only". My ideal application would be to adapt this electric blower motor to my 100% stock 4 cylinder bike; to be ported in at the intake. It's not a super-bike, and does not have 'high compression', so it could definitely handle some "extra power". I love the bike though, and plan to hang onto it, regardless. Eventually, I'll come up with a solution as far as the blower's concerned. Yes, some aftermarket units can be found for Harley only, for their Big Twins (Sportsters, I don't know), but I'm looking for an electric motor, which, by all the research on the internet, DOES NOT YET EXIST for my Japanese bike. In my Jap bike's case, I do expect some obtrusive ducting to the intake.
Hi Frank, No. Like nitrous or alternative fuels such as CNG, LPG or H2 the cylinders need to be mounted in manner such that they are protected in a crash. Unlike the alt fuel cases, the contents of our cylinders is not combustible, hence they are inherently less dangerous. In the case of the Camaro we run, the cylinders are placed between the wheel tubs and mounted securely such that they cannot be dislodged.
No Frank, the bottles will not explode. They are not made by some fly by night operation. They are designed, manufactured, tested and certified by Luxfer; one of the biggest manufacturers of compressed gaseous cylinder in the country. Their regular business is the construction of these type devices for the CGA, automotive and aerospace industries.
So is a tank of petrol. It's just that it's impractical. How much can you get, how long does it last, what is the real cost. If it was worthwhile you'd see it used.
Just tried to call your office, but no luck. Have one of your design engineers contact me. I believe I can simplify your design, and make it extremely more efficient.
I remember maybe 20 - 30 years ago I wondered why they was not using compressed air instead of super chargers in drag cars... I asked this several mechanics that was into tuning engines and they just looked at me like I was a idiot and said that is impossible.
contact the guys from street outlaws sponsor one of them and put this in their car for free and your stickers all over the car, your system will sell like hell after that. i really believe in this, nitrous can go to bed when this takes off
Your product has no applications for a daily driver cars yet? One that can be applied for example a Honda? People have to buy special intakes for American muscle cars only from what I saw on your site. I guess we still have no choice but stick with the usual ie: Nitrous or other forced induction.
The numbers are out as are the R&D results.The system was created by Karl Staggegemeier a noted engineer,learn to self research before tuning your mouth with stupid response.Just saying.
Stfu..... Like religion. These guess just go by faith. He doesn't even turn the car on. If you really want to sell it , other guys show off what they made. Again, no video to prove their claims.
I saw it go. And do the math in your damn head, the tanks hold 3300 psi each... and they can control how that's delivered on the fly. Saw it on the dyno, and the track (in that long video).
they uses an effect called venturi effect. it sucks more are as it passes into the "pressuriser". simple. i will upload one video tutorial about this system.
@@AndreLuiz-ip3fh Yo Andre - great idea - the Bernoulli Principle and it's Venturi Effect explain a LOT about the reality of air dynamics - like how airplanes get off of the ground and fly, for example - and why "cowl induction" is an oxymoron with an ironic lesson on car-maker "1-upsmanship" that eventually resulted in today's automakers STILL trying to "intake" air where a vacuum is naturally created (I've scratched my head bald over this one - it's like the Peter Principle in action for 1970 car designers - lol) - the cowl hood was designed to cool the engine bay by creating a vacuum (by using the Venturi effect in the same way that an airplane wing does) that would suck air up through the engine bay and help cool it (see link to Venturi Effect / Bernoulli Principle videos below) - and apparently some VIP at a big auto mfg. co. had their idiot kid working there at the time (1969) who's only contribution to the "team effort" that year was the stupid notion that "air gets held-up at the windshield - so that would be a great place for us to isolate for the air intakes..." - uuhhh, wuuut? - and since no one wanted to risk being fired for calling out the boss's kid on this one - the words were accepted, became Gospel, and have been sworn to by true believers ever since... (or something like this, is the only possible explanation I've been able to come up with) - yeeesch! So anyway... Here's some videos y'all might like / want to check out - www.google.com/search?q=venturi+vs+bernoulli&oq=venturi+vs+bornullu&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0.26205j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
I've been telling people this for YEARS.
An electric self-recharging tank IS a supercharger. The tank its self is the intercooler. and the regulators are kind of like adjustable blow-off valves.
This system was developed by Mr. Bob Keane with input to the design by myself, in or about 1969. I along with Bob witnessed the testing of a Ford 427 engine using this system at Drake Engineering in Irvine,CA. The engine produced 1500 h.p., the limit of the dynamometer. The system was banned by the N.H.R.A. at that time.
Because the you know who is using it for com hershal flites and much more and nobody knows
@JLE1177 what?
I highly suggest viewers watch your other video for an in depth look at the system. Kudos for making this a reality. I sincerely appreciate all the effort and commitment it took to engineer, design and produce the system. Very impressive that a couple of guys are responsible for the whole system and testing to optimize it. You should race it, the best way to market it is to beat your competition and make them want it so they can win too. Racers don't like to loose but the do appreciate what it takes to win. Wishing you much success.
I've never thought about this... and there's very few things automotive related that I've never seen, heard of, or thought about. Found the video by looking up "compressed air into intake" because I saw a comment about someone fixing a compression issue in a diesel by doing something with compressed air in the intake. Then I thought, compressed air has to be able to add a lot of power to an engine. Found the video to confirm it. Hope to see this idea used in some badass cars. Imagining a 2JZ, or a good rotary like the 20B is enough to hope this idea takes off.
I saw a video ac compressor converted to air compressor. It only pumps 45 psi to air tank but still. Free onboard air..
I designed one of these systems over the span of 2 months. Almost identical yet I managed to make a system without the electronic pressure regulation and still maintain stability. Im roughly 47 years late to create one of these before anyone else. I believe the concept of compressed air into the intake was first invented around 1971. Just wanted to bring this up.
Superchargers were used in WW2 fighter planes. The supercharger, a twin rotor compressor, invented in the 1870s.
A comment said Chevy did it waaaaaay back and scrapped it
@ExtremeskierX goober this is done with air tanks no parasitic loss it's not the same
There are many of us who would love to see you guys perform a run or 2. I am very excited at the potential with this, I thought about stuff like this too but you guys have the means and experience to carry this into reality. Awesome work!
Can I ask if you explored using the coolth created by the decompressing air as alternative to an air/oil or air/water cooler? Also, have you considered rigging up a compressor into the system to refill the cylinders or at least not deplete them so quickly?
I built one of those things ... It's called an air accelerator. Worked made like 2-4 psi boost with a tank at 100psi on a 2.2. I didn't get that complicated and have no claimed numbers but it worked I saw boost on the gauge at wot. So there's a possible hp increase with the proper fueling .Simple idea air accelerator's have been around forever but I think dyson has the patent on them currently . I was planning on selling the idea as a pushbutton turbo but the patents involved would cost to much to get it off the ground by myself
I read about this system, I think in hot rod magazine. I am impressed with the dyno numbers. How much does the setup cost now?
How are you regulating the proper fuel so engine does not go lean with that much air? Would you have to add an injector system that adds the extra fuel like in a NOs system?
How quickly can you refill a tank and what equipment do you need to do that?
Go to Pikes Peak Hillclimb with that technology, if you could carry enough compressed air, you would have a huge advantage in the thin air up the mountain!
If it takes 1 and 1/2 tanks of air to go 1/4 mile it will take many many tanks to go the 12 miles of the Pikes Peak course so you would need a big car. I have also wondered about Bonneville but there's the same issue there
For more details check out the June 2016 issue of Hot Rod (on newsstands April 8th) for a feature article on the 69 Camaro featured in this video. The same day a new website goes live @ www.CASupercharging.com.
Very interesting. I was brainstorming yesterday and figured I would see if anyone has tried this before. I figured it would be much more beneficial
I want to see it run. Where are the dyno videos?
Any videos of it working yet ? Very interested ,and am building a perfect test platform car...
What about using the compressed air to ram additional air volume through a venturi? This method is used on industrial vacuum cleaners that handle flammable cutting fluids, etc.
do you know how a carburetor works or even looks like
@sourand jaded dude these comments are a year old 😂
OK?! I am intrigued! Watched both vids and can't wait for more! Going to read the HotRod mag text and see what this is about. I'd love to see more vids on this!
any plans for compressor regen breaking?
I wonder how many tanks of air it would take to do a 5 mile run at Bonneville
Quite impressive and interesting I think. Read an article in June 2016 Hot Rod. It is not a new technology, but CAS is refining it.
Isn't tis wha they used on that rally Focus back in the day when group b was still a thing, lending up with it being banned? I love it.
I remember that. They had an air tank in the trunk
What’s stopping the compressed air from escaping from the air filter/air box?
There isn't one
I believe the system is completely sealed when activated
How long does a tank last?
2 years later, wheres the 1/4 runs?!?!?!
6 yrs later…., 😂
Hi. When do you hope to have components available for purchase. I realy want to do something different on my drag car, and this set up would get attention! The web site only has merchandice for sale.
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How long does the two bottles fully charged last at the track? how many runs do you get for two bottles fully charged?
Frank Merfalen according to their other video one full quarter mile pass
Good for 1 pass.
Would it be stupid to add both?
Serious question not a troll; how is this different from nitrous as far as delivery?
When this system is activated the engine is running ENTIRELY on compressed air in a sealed system. It's not getting any outside air
I hope you make a kit for motorbikes
That “EPR” looks like an abs valve on an air brake equipped truck
The power increase from such small amount of boost is unmatched, 90% power increase from 8psi boost!! Gimme one for a rotary drag car please!!!!
Grant,
The system is applicable to any IC engine including diesels and rotaries.
In that scenario I think with a rotary the power gains would be even more One of the fail points of a rotary is heat in the apex seals. This system would keep them cooler . BUILD IT THEY WILL COME beating your door down to get one.
As this is a year old posting have you done it yet ?
@@pkuudsk9927 have you heard of the liquid piston engine?
after 5 years. nothing. what happen ?
Nitrous exists already.
Yeh sounds good and all but where's the video of it actually running ?
had the idea once that you could obtain pressurised air from charger boost at prolonged periods of high PSI and be used to normalise boosting or just added as over boosting for much power
BUT FOR HOW LONG THESE TWO BOTTLES WILL LAST ,TIME WISE/SINCE OUTSIDE AIR IS CUT,AND THE ENGINE ON VERY HIGH RPM GOBBLING SO MUCH AIR,IT CAN BE USED TO SUPER CHARGE A LOT OF THINGS 3300 PSI,FROM WHERE YOU CAN GET THESE BOTTLES.I REMEMBER SOME TAXI HAS THEM FILLED WITH NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL FOR THEIR CARS
Look on website CASupercharging.com under the Technical Section for information on compressed air consumption.
We can all thank Mickey Thompson for this insanity.
how much
I read the cost of a system will be in the $6000 range. Maybe it will go down once it has a lager user base....never know though. I just find it quite interesting. Mickey Thompson used a more cumbersome system on his Mustang funny car. There is supposedly an article in the December 1971 Hot Rod. Have yet to find it.
Honestly I think they should have it in the $3000-$4000 range (If possible) because it will attract a lot of people when they find out its cheaper than some other boosting setups. It also eliminates an intercooler which adds extra weight and clutters the engine bay. However the extra equipment, like the air tanks could counter the extra weight argument. The engine bay from what it looks like does have more items in it but not nearly as much from what I've seen in some cars. Regardless a cool concept
Dawson,
That was an original price target when we started on this 14 years ago. The reality is that to produce a system that worked correctly, everything had to be designed and fabricated from scratch. If you examine any of the components in detail you will note that what appears simplistic at first is in reality quite complex.
All of the components are manufactured in Los Angeles by Aerospace job shops using domestically sourced materials. We chose to do it this way so that we can maintain tight control with regard to quality. The safety of our systems is paramount to us. So in short, the system is expensive because it is made up of a large number of high performance sub-components that have to work correctly and safely. It isn't for everyone, we've always known that. However, its' ability to make big horsepower easily while being very "soft" on parts does make it applicable to certain applications; the cost savings is on the back end: engines don't break.
P.S.
We should be out running the +1000 HP version of this system by late fall.
I knew that $3000-$4000 is quite lofty especially with the complex components like you said. I still love the Idea and appreciate the amount of work you guys have put into making this a reality. Ill be following CAsupercharging for awhile because I want one of these awesome systems not matter how long it takes. Cheers on the brilliant work!
Three to four grand is comparable to a good turbo or nitrous system. I can see when these parts get out on the general market the only custom part will be the manifold modifications. most of the plumbing parts are pretty much standard fitting but just not readily available every where.
Now try a venturi type exhaust system with pressurized air.
The venturi should be on the intake. A good venturi can not only increase flow volume but also reduce temp.
so what do you guys actually make? All these parts look like stuff that can be bought online and assembled by the user.
That's probably the reason why this is so expensive. Trying to recoup as much R&D before it's easily reverse engineered
OK, I know about add-on power adders. I want to know if there's something adaptable to my motorcycle. The 4 cylinder Jap bike will not be used at the drag strip, just an every day commute motorcycle. I know it's possible, without a doubt, but I challenge anyone on these boards to find even an inkling of R and D, on such a device for a motorcycle.
My idea is for a super-compact, ultra high revving, blower motor, that I might
be able to adapt to my motorcycle (yes, it'll be cramped).
It does not make sense that such a device does not yet exist,
even for "off road use only".
My ideal application would be to adapt this electric blower motor to my
100% stock 4 cylinder bike; to be ported in at the intake.
It's not a super-bike, and does not have 'high compression',
so it could definitely handle some "extra power". I love the bike though,
and plan to hang onto it, regardless.
Eventually, I'll come up with a solution as far as the blower's concerned.
Yes, some aftermarket units can be found for Harley only, for their Big Twins (Sportsters, I don't know), but I'm looking for an electric motor, which, by all the research on the internet, DOES NOT YET EXIST for my Japanese bike.
In my Jap bike's case, I do expect some obtrusive ducting to the intake.
U dont need more powers in sport/superbikes. If u need....? Just run nos
Oh i didnt read ur post correctly. Electric sc dont work. If it works it be on bikes no. Reason is E S/C creates more drag then the engine can sux
so you get what, 20 seconds before a refill?
Huh your car takes longer than 20secs to do a 1/4 mile run? Wow that would be boring.
what happens if you wreck aren't the compressed bottles a bomb
Hi Frank,
No. Like nitrous or alternative fuels such as CNG, LPG or H2 the cylinders need to be mounted in manner such that they are protected in a crash. Unlike the alt fuel cases, the contents of our cylinders is not combustible, hence they are inherently less dangerous. In the case of the Camaro we run, the cylinders are placed between the wheel tubs and mounted securely such that they cannot be dislodged.
what if something happens God forbid where the bottles are compromised. Will the bottles explode?
No Frank, the bottles will not explode. They are not made by some fly by night operation. They are designed, manufactured, tested and certified by Luxfer; one of the biggest manufacturers of compressed gaseous cylinder in the country. Their regular business is the construction of these type devices for the CGA, automotive and aerospace industries.
So is a tank of petrol. It's just that it's impractical. How much can you get, how long does it last, what is the real cost. If it was worthwhile you'd see it used.
You install a scatter shield where the rear seat used to be….
This is cool but I'd be really surprised if it becomes popular!
why can't I just use an air compressor from house, hook it up? same results?
3300 psig is required to store enough air for the system to work properly. Standard home compressor is good for about 4% of that.
It should be called "Ultra-Charger." It is obviously not a Supercharger. This is very exciting. Can it be sold at a price we can afford?
I want to see that car take a test run
2 years and no new videos.......nice
Just tried to call your office, but no luck.
Have one of your design engineers contact me. I believe I can simplify your design, and make it extremely more efficient.
I'm interested
Why not make it yourself? It should not be that difficult with standard parts that exist? (like air regulators and such).
No dyno?
Nothing happend...
I remember maybe 20 - 30 years ago I wondered why they was not using compressed air instead of super chargers in drag cars... I asked this several mechanics that was into tuning engines and they just looked at me like I was a idiot and said that is impossible.
It has been in use for decades, it’s called nitrous.
Mickey thompsons thermo charger from 45 years ago redone
It seems like they are over-complicating it.
They are, Nitrous does the same thing with half the setup.
SO YOU SAY
IT'S ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS 👍🤪 CRAZY POWER
I wanna see a nitro engine with this!
Don Garlitts and Gene Snow did this in the 70s...
Since they made 3 videos and then disappeared…. I guess it’s safe to assume this perpetual motion machines wound down to a stop 😂😂
@VMeed-jo7fb it's not perpetual anything it's for racing and you have to refill the air tanks doofus
@ that was SARCASM.
contact the guys from street outlaws sponsor one of them and put this in their car for free and your stickers all over the car, your system will sell like hell after that. i really believe in this, nitrous can go to bed when this takes off
And I thought my turbo was complicated.
I’m sorry, but this is just way too complex and not reliable compared to other ways of doing this.
It's an obvious premise . . . Why don't we see it used ? Because . . . Oops.
But there's no cool sounds
If you need some cgi please count on me. congratulations long lifes!.
Your product has no applications for a daily driver cars yet? One that can be applied for example a Honda? People have to buy special intakes for American muscle cars only from what I saw on your site. I guess we still have no choice but stick with the usual ie: Nitrous or other forced induction.
LOL
this is just for dragracing dude those tanks need a refill every pass with 1000+ hp
Lol why are you wanting to put nitrous on a honda lol
Add nos and roberts your father's brother
Astounded at the stupidity of the posts.
Blah blah blah..... anyone can ramble like you guys.... where are numbers.... where are the dyno runs.. where are the quarter mile runs??
The numbers are out as are the R&D results.The system was created by Karl Staggegemeier a noted engineer,learn to self research before tuning your mouth with stupid response.Just saying.
Stfu.....
Like religion. These guess just go by faith. He doesn't even turn the car on. If you really want to sell it , other guys show off what they made. Again, no video to prove their claims.
I saw it go. And do the math in your damn head, the tanks hold 3300 psi each... and they can control how that's delivered on the fly. Saw it on the dyno, and the track (in that long video).
they uses an effect called venturi effect. it sucks more are as it passes into the "pressuriser". simple. i will upload one video tutorial about this system.
@@AndreLuiz-ip3fh Yo Andre - great idea - the Bernoulli Principle and it's Venturi Effect explain a LOT about the reality of air dynamics - like how airplanes get off of the ground and fly, for example - and why "cowl induction" is an oxymoron with an ironic lesson on car-maker "1-upsmanship" that eventually resulted in today's automakers STILL trying to "intake" air where a vacuum is naturally created (I've scratched my head bald over this one - it's like the Peter Principle in action for 1970 car designers - lol) - the cowl hood was designed to cool the engine bay by creating a vacuum (by using the Venturi effect in the same way that an airplane wing does) that would suck air up through the engine bay and help cool it (see link to Venturi Effect / Bernoulli Principle videos below) - and apparently some VIP at a big auto mfg. co. had their idiot kid working there at the time (1969) who's only contribution to the "team effort" that year was the stupid notion that "air gets held-up at the windshield - so that would be a great place for us to isolate for the air intakes..." - uuhhh, wuuut? - and since no one wanted to risk being fired for calling out the boss's kid on this one - the words were accepted, became Gospel, and have been sworn to by true believers ever since... (or something like this, is the only possible explanation I've been able to come up with) - yeeesch! So anyway... Here's some videos y'all might like / want to check out - www.google.com/search?q=venturi+vs+bernoulli&oq=venturi+vs+bornullu&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0.26205j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
"Back in the old days people used superchargers" Okay future man, superchargers are out dated in the year 2277. Post 1/4 mile times bro
Go to HotRod.com and search for "Compressed Air Supercharging".
Karl Staggemeier nah mate, send times. Running videos? Send it
Just come out and tell us this is shit
Someone should tell Top Fuel then...
Get rid of this garbage song
over price garbage
I read about this system, I think in hot rod magazine. I am impressed with the dyno numbers. How much does the setup cost now?