On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The thing that makes it work is the turbulance at the bottom of the windshield. > In that area, the air is in a tumbling motion which forces the cool air > between the hood and the windshield where the duct work begins. Regardless of > the air flow, > it still works better for getting in cool air as opposed to having an > open element > setup or a stock snorkel air cleaner that pulls in all that hot air from > the engine compartment.
It's not the turbulence as much as it's the existence of a high pressure area at the base of the windshield. The more speed, the greater the pressure. -- Bob Holtzman "If you think you're getting free lunch, ......check the price of the beer!"