[apk919]

Originally Posted by Smoky

So what effect does blocking/redirecting the side intakes have on engine cooling? Anything at all? At a glance it seems like these side scoops may be the only source of cool air for the motor. But there may be more getting through the engine bay then I realize.

Great data apk.... Now you need to stick a sensor on each intake, scoop, and duct. j/k would be cool data though.

You are really covering a lot of the most interesting readings... great job!!

PS: What was actual baro pressure outside during the run?

Thx! (and thanks to all who've kept me motivated...)

Well, there are the NACA ducts in the undertray... they're specifically designed to draw air into the engine compartment too. You're right though, I'd be concerned about blocking too much engine compartment ventilation.

Actual baro pressure varied with elevation... so without correcting for elevation I couldn't tell you what the actual was for that snippet of data. More work ahead!

EDIT: Just FYI... barometric pressure decreases by about 1" of Hg per 1000' elevation, from sea level to about 5000'... and the elevation of my course varies by ~340' from minimum to maximum... so I'll be trying to pull a relatively small signal out of a much larger one...