intake "cyclone generator" (was RE: scott)

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Yeah, I'm in agreement with Scott:
 If increased power/mileage were as easy as that, the automakers would have
cast twirly-fins in every intake manifold.....
Doesn't hurt to experiment, however!!

Larry   sandiego16V



> > Have you seen the infomercial about the intake funnel thingy?  Looks
> > like a Phunky propeller, makes the air swirl as it enters and the fuel
> > mix more thoroughly?
>
> Mike, I think the benefits of those cyclone generating things have been
> repeatedly debunked. Consider where the fuel gets injected into our
engines
> and how short a duration of time the fuel and air actually have to mix
> together. Direct port injection ensures that there is a basically straight
> shot at the intake valve. Thus, even if beneficial turbulence were
> generated, the effect that it would have on atomization, etc., would
likely
> be very minimal.
>
> The benefits would probably better for a carbed vehicle, but even in those
> applications I've never seen anybody speak highly of these parts. In our
> case, I think all they'd do is pose an obstruction in our otherwise
> free-breathing intake systems.
>
> > So... I was contemplating making one per horn with a built in filter.
> > air passes the filter material, and then through the "props" to make a
> > cyclone of air that mixes with the fuel prior to combustion.  Hmmmm.
> > Not an original Idea- but would be fun to see what it does on the dyno.
>
> Well, rig it up in the name of science! I'm just skeptical about the
> possible results. Don't listen to me, though; go for it! If you do design
a
> mount for the air filters, however, I'm definitely down for a set.
> --
> Scott F. Williams
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