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hopz 09-01-2005 04:33 PM
I think the Dyson idea has some merit, but I think we should put it sucking the exhaust, not under the hood....

Roc3b 09-01-2005 04:58 PM
This would be perfect for that TLC show
 
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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 09-01-2005 05:00 PM
Myth Busters - here in MD, it comes on before and after Top Gear :thumbup:

rayxi 09-01-2005 05:52 PM
:bustingup 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 09-10-2006 12:58 AM
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 :nanana: and will share my findings.

Hopefully my ride doesn't blow up.

asawadude 09-10-2006 04:52 AM
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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 :nanana: 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! :thumbup:

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

Zulu95 09-10-2006 02:52 PM
Dyno tested by member on Explorer Forum. No changes as claimed by infomerical.


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