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Originally Posted by ZX-10R
You would be surprised how much that small orifice on the Elite valve flows under pressure. They have their reasons for putting it there, I think one reason us to increase velocity and create a venturi/eductor effect
Looking forward to it, but what I really want to see is a comparison with MM, which many owners here seem to think is awesome because it has big hoses and can flow more air.
Problem is, the can isn't big enough (I don't think volume is much more than the Elite E2X) to handle the increased flow (i.e. volume would need to be increased significantly to achieve required velocity drop, but there isn't enough room in the engine bay) - moisture separator design 101.
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You are right with the venturi effect with the restrictor, it does create a pressure drop, but this equalizes out shortly afterwards. I am still doing research regarding the best placement of the restrictor. It might actually be at the entrance of the can so the pressure drop is located right at the entrance. In that case, both me and Elite would have to change locations. This is one of those gotta have more research things.......
You are bang on with size, and through my research that is one area that is common among tests, you need volume which provides a good interior surface area. I hear a lot about the Mightmouse and I would not mind testing it.... The thing with the big hoses is that you can move the air, but can you clean it??
I know for the Mightmouse when you hook up the big hoses to the rocker cover, and plug the blower, you are bypassing a factory feature, there is a separator under the blower and the elite pulls from that. If you plug that and pull from the valve cover your can better work very very well, as the air is dirtier coming out the valve cover.
Thanks for the comment bud!!!