Anyway, anything that can go 200 MPH on 160 HP cannot have all that much
drag. I stand by my statement

Paul, How about a Q2 they frequently fly near 200 on less than 150 HP?  I understand the frontal
area relationship. I will read Kays and London when I can get hold of it.  I do not believe the
radiator is in any way superior, simply a well built piece all aluminum brazed and available. The
radiator was built curved to allow more surface area for the same inlet. The problem the
motorcyclists have relates to the wall behind the radiator problem you have been talking about.
When very high output engines are used the problem becomes how to get the "bad air" out. Some very
weird fairing mods have come to pass. I didn't mean to get far off topic, only to relate some
similarities that these water cooled machines have. By the way I have one of these radiators if
you might like to test it in your box. I have always been curious as to weather the curve helped
or hindered airflow. I never had time for specific tests in the old racing days.

Bill Jepson

That would be interesting Bill. What sort of curve is it?
I can't promise I'll test it as I am winding down that program having
the data I need. Next project is the intake manifold which hopefully
I'll be able to start on tomorrow.

Paul Lamar
 
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