Anyone have access to SAE publications?, underbody diffuser design papers Options

[TonyAKAVW]

I found an interesting literature review concerning underbody diffusers and there is a list of references, some of which are through the SAE.

Here's the article, and if anyone can get me electronic copies of the articles or knows of a way, I'd appreciate it.

http://www.tech.volvo.se/ivs/courses/kurs_...ero_rapp_sp.pdf


Thanks

Tony

[alpha434]

QUOTE (drew365 @ Feb 7 2006, 07:41 AM)

Tony; is your radiator located in the front trunk? How large will you need for the venturi to move enough air? I guess a rear piece like you show under the engine would be questionable for an aircooled 6. I'm thinking maybe one that stops at the rear of the engine would still let the heat get sucked down.

I've been thinking about the G.E. concept for awhile.

Some ground effects tubes were inboard (on f1 cars) and they used a duct set at a right angle and pointed straight at the ground, which caused suction at that spot. A few holes pointed straight at the cylinders might do well to keep them cool and remove that much air, at speed. There may not be an application for street use quite like I've stated, since the air is only sucked away when at speed. If anyone wants to try it....