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Re: NACA ducts



National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...the precursor to NASA...
The NACA scoop has the lowest amount of drag for the amount of air it pulls
in. And I have no idea how they keep the water out...sorry..

Chris M.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Channard" <zeroid@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 8:59 AM
Subject: NACA ducts


> With all the talk about airbox mods I thought I'd ask a question that's
> been on my mind for awhile.
>
> What does NACA stand for?  I assume it's an acronym?
>
> What are their advantages over regular box-shaped intakes?  Low drag?
> Regardless of their efficiency, I think they look super sexy.
>
> How can you have NACA ducts in your hood ala the Lamborghini Espada and
> prevent water from entering the engine during a downpour or trip through
the
> carwash?  I suppose this would apply to any air scoop on the hood.
>
> Thanks, benton-----
>
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