Vortex Generator

[hopz]

I think the Dyson idea has some merit, but I think we should put it sucking the exhaust, not under the hood....

[Roc3b]

Originally Posted by rayxi

If you folded the vanes back up it would be just short cylindrical piece of tubing. With a short length of round ducting I could make one of those in 15 minutes. Then I could rig up a test to measure the pressure drop using your shop vac idea. Might be a fun science project.

Have you thought about using some smoke in combination with the shop vac to see if it creates a vortex? You really need to put the thing in a section of tube for a proper test though. The boundary effects are significant for creating the vortex.

Ya know the one where they debunk things with the two wierd looking dudes. This would be perfect.

[broknlgs24]

Myth Busters - here in MD, it comes on before and after Top Gear

[rayxi]

That show is a riot. They like working with projectiles, explosives, dead pigs and anything that gets dropped from at least 3 stories. Not enough excitement in this dorky experiment to interest them unfortunately.

[IIx5IIfanaticII]

Has anyone actually tested this (except Roc3b) or everyone is on the same bandwagon (worthless piece of $h!t)...

Chiming in a year too late but... I bought one and will share my findings.

Hopefully my ride doesn't blow up.

[asawadude]

Originally Posted by IIx5IIfanaticII

Has anyone actually tested this (except Roc3b) or everyone is on the same bandwagon (worthless piece of $h!t)...

Chiming in a year too late but... I bought one and will share my findings.

Hopefully my ride doesn't blow up.

:xoutpost:

That's very courageous of you to take one for the team - especially from a new member!

If it doesn't work, it makes a good vegetable chopper!

[Zulu95]

Dyno tested by member on Explorer Forum. No changes as claimed by infomerical.