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Ash.Z
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Post by Ash.Z » Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:56 pm

Fair enough. Thanks. Think ill invest in a V2 kit.
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Post by NafemanNathan » Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:20 pm

:lol: That method of creating a vortex would be difficult to pull off even if there was any science behind it. What is needs is to be similar to a fixed propeller to have any real effect :roll:
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Post by Merlin » Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:22 pm

Also wouldn't the plate be situated quite far from where the air/fuel mixes?
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Post by Ash.Z » Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:35 pm

I like your intake set up Nathan, I may have a try at that.
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