[W126 Coupe] How to gain 112 bhp normally aspiratedhorsepoweronyour w1...

[malcolm369 at comcast.net]

Regarding the Trans-Am hood design, Dan makes a point. Got me thinking, so I looked up the theory of cowl induction & found this..

http://www.camaro-untoldsecrets.com/articles/rpo_zl2.htm

Cheers,    Malcolm

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From: Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com>
> Robert Karl Stonjek wrote:
> > Of course there is some air pressure from wind when the car is moving.
> 
> Note that Roger Penske's Camaros had the hood scoop facing backwards -- 
> there is a high pressure zone at the base of the windshield. Hack a hole 
> in the forward firewall and grab some of that cool, high-pressure air.
> 



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