02-27-2012, 09:36 AM | #533 |
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But too much space and you can lose power correct? Sounds like a fine line and we don't know where the line is yet...but its worth looking into for sure!
Jay...just realized you have CF mirrors...or is that a vinyl overlay? Looks awesome.
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02-27-2012, 09:42 AM | #534 |
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lol....so many story lines rambling around in my head.
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not sure if there's a limit to plenum volume but that hump on top of the plenum cover is there for that particular reason. I don't think 12mm or anything under should be an issue. |
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KM, there is a lot of discussion on plenum size in comparison to engine displacement. anywhere from 70% to 10x's the size. a smaller plenum theoretically improves throttle response but at the expense of high end HP and a larger plenum hurts throttle response with gains in high end HP. from the research i've been doing, i think its possible to increase our plenum size (not sure of the numbers, it'll take some real world testing) and still maintain good throttle response by creating a more efficient and even distribution of air flow to the cylinders. plenum size and throttle response can be varied by Throttle Body size as well. gonne take some real world testing. unless somebody with the software takes the time to dive into it...
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You been coming up with some very interesting stuff lately aaron
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02-27-2012, 11:17 AM | #538 |
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i've been busy...
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having a larger plenum isn't always a good thing as it can have a negative affect on performance. but too small can hurt you also. air pressure, velocity, fluid dynamics and flow are complicated. as air rushes through the throttle body, it is moving at a high velocity just before it dumps into the plenum where it slows down. the purpose of the plenum is to provide ALL the cylinders with the same amount of air at the highest pressure possible (being N/A means 14.7psi). remember the motor is an air pump so its sucking air in creating a vacuum. in a poorly designed IM, the first 2 cylinders run rich because due to velocity as air rushes past them to the back of the manifold. and the last 2 run lean because they get all the air once it hits the back wall and slows down...so even distribution of air is essential. slowing the air down is what allows for this "redistribution". also, air doesn't like to change direction quickly, say in the form of 90* bends. so slowing it down aids in the redirection of flow and distribution of pressure. the slowing of air doesn't take away from the amount of air each cylinder has to draw from, it actually increases it, higher velocity = lower pressure, which is why the first 2 cylinders can run rich...not enough air. the problem that a larger plenum, or should i say...to large of a plenum creates, is that the amount of air that is readily available is gone when you mash the peddle. throttle response suffers because refilling the plenum takes longer due to the time it takes to fill the vacuum that is created in the larger area. not sure if any of that made sense or answered your question. but hope it helps. and if i missed anything or am way off on something, feel free to correct me...im still learning.
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hapisok is correct. On a traditional carb or port injected application increasing plenum volumne/area can result in increased power in the upper RPM ranges, but this is an unknown until it is tested on the DI 3.6 as these engines are so dependant on velocity for the power. CFM flow #'s that we used to follow so close have to be balanced with velocity and volumetric efficiency on these motrs so much of what we have used as far as the science & technology of the past cannot be followed on these. I am anxious to see how they will work and it may be a hit. We'll see what Mace finds.
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In summary to what hapisok has mentioned (very well written BTW )
Basically slowing down a fluid (in this case air) increases pressure. This is based off Bernoulli's equation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernoulli%27s_principle It's the same reason that the space shuttle has rocket nozzles that increase in size (to increase thrust/pressure) and the same reason that planes fly (faster air speed on top of the wing, slower air speed on the bottom = net vertical lift) Of course there is a right way and a wrong way to this with manifold designs. For arguments sake, we offer two different sized plenum spacers for our L36 range of engines for running boost and for ones not running boost. Hope this helps |
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because DI mix air/fuel directly in the chamber some things that can have great affect on normal port injected engines won't be the same for DI. For our DI it's all air until the chamber remember that. Also have to agree with VE. It play a bigger role with DI engines. |
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I have an airraid v2 intake. Do you think the 25mm will work with it?
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