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RE: [alfa] Re: Intake airflow facts



What kind of forced induction other than ram effect do they
use? I believe you are incorrect.

John Katos
West Dundee, IL USA

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Michael Smith said:
"Modern Formula One engines must be getting pretty close 
to theoretical  limits for cylinder filling which ultimately is 
limited by the inertia of air at atmospheric pressure."

One remark is that Formula One cars use forced induction,
which would imply that cylinder filling would be limited by 
other factors aside from the inertia of air at atmospheric 
pressure. 

-Josh
'71 1750 Berlina
'72 2000 Berlina
'84 GTV6
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