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    Was showing some people today and we cant decide if this be wierd or wonderful as a "improvement" So where is ray, posplayr and others for there comment. Ribs are actually tubes. Be nice now. FYI. i was totally bored yesterday, hence this drawing lol P.S. Dont take this too seriously

    Last edited by Guest; 03-17-2017, 06:41 PM.

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    Looks like an attempt to get the flow to spiral into the throat of the carb to create a vortex. Not sure why that would create more flow, but might improve mixture at low flow.

    In contrast, a venturi (decreasing cross section) by first principles creates increased flow in proportion to the reduced cross sectional area.

    I'm not going to say, it doesn't do anything, but I would be surprised if you could tell by the butt dyno if it were installed or not.

    The fact the tubes are hollow, probably means nothing as there is too much back pressure(from the small diameter) for anything to even flow through those tubes v.s. the
    open flow in the center.

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    Last edited by posplayr; 02-21-2017, 03:17 AM.

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      #3
      we used swirl cups on turbines to help in flame direction/centering(with aid of bleed air) and atomization....can't really see a need on a natural asp using a carb... not like the flame needs to be centered. A venturi would pull more of a vacuum from the lower cross but this I can't see a benefit .... maybe a less than 5% gain...it would keep any back flow from going back into the air box....

      benefits: more throat noise, extremely small gain/boost 0-5% if any. would need a jet that would help atomize better though. The tubes being raised do cause a pinch point for the air. try recessing them with the same pattern.

      good thought on a velocity stack.

      If you recess the "tubes"... will need to adjust the entire intake/carb to account for air flow, can't use the standard sized horn........ dam you for making me think. a fuel injected would probably be an easier adjust.
      Last edited by Guest; 02-21-2017, 07:28 AM.

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        #4
        "The tubes being raised do cause a pinch point for the air. try recessing them with the same pattern." Recessing in what way? Smaller you mean, or have a indent in the middle along there length. And yes, im only stuffing around but us normal people couldn't work out if it would be better or worse. And a tapered velocity stack works better, if what i read was correct Oh, and these drawing would fit the 33mm Mikuni smooth-bores. Just a reference i used.

        Last edited by Guest; 02-21-2017, 08:24 AM.

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          #5
          Would radiused grooves rather than tubes be more or less effective?
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            #6
            How are you machining these? It must be a pretty fancy CNC machining centre.
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              Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
              How are you machining these? It must be a pretty fancy CNC machining centre.
              3D printing IF and thats a huge if i wanted some. All this is just silly theory for now

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                #8
                Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
                How are you machining these? It must be a pretty fancy CNC machining centre.
                My guess is they start from a thin-wall pipe and flare the ends. Then maybe braze or solder the little tubes in.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by sharpy View Post
                  "The tubes being raised do cause a pinch point for the air. try recessing them with the same pattern." Recessing in what way? Smaller you mean, or have a indent in the middle along there length. And yes, im only stuffing around but us normal people couldn't work out if it would be better or worse. And a tapered velocity stack works better, if what i read was correct Oh, and these drawing would fit the 33mm Mikuni smooth-bores. Just a reference i used.

                  By raising the tubes you think you are adding more room but you are actually reducing the surface area for the air to flow, by recessing or grooves, you are increasing the surface area and not creating an air pinch point of flow. Raised tubes will cause more turbulence at the entry to the horn, recessed tubes will allow a smoother flow and create a vacuum at the entrance to the horn. The air pressure will increase at the point it enters the horn and flow into an increased volume area creating a lower pressure once inside the horn but the air will pick up velocity...again...I can't see any significant benefits.
                  Last edited by Guest; 02-21-2017, 04:32 PM.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Blue Falcon View Post
                    By raising the tubes you think you are adding more room but you are actually reducing the surface area for the air to flow, by recessing or grooves, you are increasing the surface area and not creating an air pinch point of flow. Raised tubes will cause more turbulence at the entry to the horn, recessed tubes will allow a smoother flow and create a vacuum at the entrance to the horn. The air pressure will increase at the point it enters the horn and flow into an increased volume area creating a lower pressure once inside the horn but the air will pick up velocity...again...I can't see any significant benefits.
                    A lot easier to press the recesses in rather than solder on tubes.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by posplayr View Post
                      A lot easier to press the recesses in rather than solder on tubes.
                      true, also, this would have to be a completely matched/tuned system as in finely tuned.... maybe on a racing superbike it might see an improvement...at that point, yes configuring an intake boot to match would aid in getting the most bang out of the cycle. For every day drivers we won't really see an improvement. Fuel injected models would be served well with a new atomization system, but again, for every day riders to see an advantage is slim...would have to be the racers with money.


                      On the venturi model... where you see this applied is in the Dyson vacuum cleaners and peri-jet eductors air/water...same principle... the philosophy is that you can get put in 1 and get 9 more. input 1 output 10 ( yes looks weird math but it's right ) if you put in 150 you get out 1500 put in 10 get 100, you have to account for what you put in because its coming out too.. your air inlet could theoretically be smaller, but box would have to be able to handle the required air flow.

                      You could go from (made up numbers here) a half dollar size horn to a penny sized horn with venturi jets in or around it forming an air eductor and get more air into the system... Kind of a "simple jet engine" principle.... however, no continuous combustion to handle the air and fuel flow that would be required.

                      In turn.... recessed easier to manufacture, looks cool, provided minimal improvements on basic bikes.

                      forgot, some of the new jet ski/ski-doo's use an eductor jet for their propulsion now.
                      Last edited by Guest; 02-21-2017, 05:55 PM.

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                        #12
                        So this is what im gathering. For a minimal gain. Food for thought

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by sharpy View Post
                          So this is what im gathering. For a minimal gain. Food for thought


                          Similar, round the grooves... this should give sufficient air flow and the right turbulence for a regular bike. For a high performance bike, idle RPM's will suck but at high RPM's you could get extremely high efficiency due to the air flow/turbulence, gas atomization and high mix rate going into the combustion chamber for the big bang.... the question would be, if you get it too right, do you need a more bullet proof engine?

                          swirl control has been around a while in car engines and has been proven to increase economy and power, smoother effective turbulence in the combustion chamber is the goal...get the air and fuel mixed as much as possible. a serious re-jet would be in order....maybe even a carb mod.

                          On my 450... I would never notice the change lol
                          Last edited by Guest; 02-22-2017, 01:11 AM.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Blue Falcon View Post
                            true, also, this would have to be a completely matched/tuned system as in finely tuned.... maybe on a racing superbike it might see an improvement...at that point, yes configuring an intake boot to match would aid in getting the most bang out of the cycle. For every day drivers we won't really see an improvement. Fuel injected models would be served well with a new atomization system, but again, for every day riders to see an advantage is slim...would have to be the racers with money.


                            On the venturi model... where you see this applied is in the Dyson vacuum cleaners and peri-jet eductors air/water...same principle... the philosophy is that you can get put in 1 and get 9 more. input 1 output 10 ( yes looks weird math but it's right ) if you put in 150 you get out 1500 put in 10 get 100, you have to account for what you put in because its coming out too.. your air inlet could theoretically be smaller, but box would have to be able to handle the required air flow.

                            You could go from (made up numbers here) a half dollar size horn to a penny sized horn with venturi jets in or around it forming an air eductor and get more air into the system... Kind of a "simple jet engine" principle.... however, no continuous combustion to handle the air and fuel flow that would be required.

                            In turn.... recessed easier to manufacture, looks cool, provided minimal improvements on basic bikes.

                            forgot, some of the new jet ski/ski-doo's use an eductor jet for their propulsion now.
                            I did a little thinking about this and realize what the physical property is.

                            We already discussed the venturi effect which is traditionally used in carburation. As the throat necks down the flow has to increase and the pressure drops. However, there is nothing that says that the velocity(vector direction) and the pressure(scalar) are related. So if you can add more velocity on top of the velocity through the neck you can get more pressure drop and more flow.

                            That additional velocity is through the rotating vortex which is essentially at right angles to the axial flow so the net is a cork screw of flow, with apparently much lower pressure. That Is if the receiving side will support the flow.

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                              Originally posted by posplayr View Post
                              I did a little thinking about this and realize what the physical property is.

                              We already discussed the venturi effect which is traditionally used in carburation. As the throat necks down the flow has to increase and the pressure drops. However, there is nothing that says that the velocity(vector direction) and the pressure(scalar) are related. So if you can add more velocity on top of the velocity through the neck you can get more pressure drop and more flow.

                              That additional velocity is through the rotating vortex which is essentially at right angles to the axial flow so the net is a cork screw of flow, with apparently much lower pressure. That Is if the receiving side will support the flow.

                              https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...11&vet=1&w=600
                              bingo, in the gas turbine world, we move enough air to create clouds in our intakes and ice at 60 degrees....it's a beautiful thing to see an intake chamber ice the windows up and the outside air is 70. being able to direct/control the flow and pressures of air is essential. I'm sure you have seen the "Flame Light Saber" videos... same thing.... controlling the flame with a swirling curtain of air or what ever propellant they happen to use with the fuel ignited and swirling in the center. Being able to force more "cool" air into the chamber with a higher mix rate = bigger bang. How do we do it... increase the surface area so more air can come in. hence the grooves, the turbulence will happen on it's own, is just nice to try and direct it to the right place with the highest effect.

                              not to be an SA, that equation isn't the right one, but in the same ballpark of equations... I knew what you were saying. Stop making me think.....I gave this up 5 years ago lol. I just wanna be a knuckle dragging mech.
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