View Single Post
Old 10-31-2013, 12:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
H2O_Doc
A True Z Fanatic
 
H2O_Doc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,083
Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr
Rep Power: 14
H2O_Doc is a splendid one to beholdH2O_Doc is a splendid one to beholdH2O_Doc is a splendid one to beholdH2O_Doc is a splendid one to beholdH2O_Doc is a splendid one to beholdH2O_Doc is a splendid one to beholdH2O_Doc is a splendid one to behold
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MadChemist View Post
Disclaimer: Not an engineer, I deal with molecules or smaller.

So can someone explain the physics that is occurring behind the Stillen intake? From my understanding longer tubes cause a reduced pressure within the tube due to increased drag. Reduced pressure typically means less power due to getting less air into the manifold. The only thing that I can account for in the power gain is colder air, reduced turbulence from the smooth surface of the piping, larger air filter. I think I am missing a key factor. Discuss.
I guess if they sucked it might actually be a good thing : )

Your physics sounds right to me. I think maybe add less resistance through the air filter to the list.
H2O_Doc is offline   Reply With Quote