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Old 05-09-2018, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64 View Post
The venting needs to be good enough to replace the fuel the engine is using at peak consumption.

So 600 hp, 300 lb/hr, 5lb/min, about 1 gallon/minute, about 4000cc/min. 66cc/sec.

Can a 1/8" hole flow that much air?

There are other ways to have to filtered air as a venting supply.

Gary
Gary

Very nice comment.....I especially like the calculation......and that is why we have many holes..........we are running 750 plus HP and it’s using a lot of fuel....and air....
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