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Originally Posted by vector1
my thoughts are the intake must be positioned away from the boundary layer into undisturbed air, but again, i could be wrong.
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You are quite correct. The boundary layer on the bonnet at 100 mph is over an inch thick at the scoop opening.
Not to mention the turbulence from the radiator opening flow stalling at 80 mph and the resulting pressure waves in the stagnate flow of the boundry layer.