((14.7psi+6psi)/14.7psi)*(5040liter/minute)=7100liter/minute, ignoring friction, assuming Gus is right. It's academic anyway. Rick. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxx> wrote: > > That is the flow at 0 PSI. How much air do you need > to MAINTAIN 6 PSI? > > > --- Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxx> wrote: > > > By my calculations: > > > > 2.8L engine = 1.4L of air per revolution > > (4-stroke) > > 3600RPM = 5040 liters of air per minute > > 5040 l/m = 178 CFM > > > > Maybe an electric supercharger could handle this? > > Heck, what's one more > > 30-amp electric motor?!? > > > > > __________________________________________ > Yahoo! DSL ? Something to write home about. > Just $16.99/mo. or less. > dsl.yahoo.com > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/