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Old 07-14-2005, 09:28 PM
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What does a velocity stack do??? Do they increase performance???
Old 07-14-2005, 09:36 PM
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They "straighten" the airflow out as it enters the carb throat. With the air flowing in a much straighter path it also gains speed so it will help "pack" the cylinder and ports with more fuel/air mixture per cycle.

Yes they do make a difference.

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Default RE: What is the purpose of a velocity stack???

only if they are tuned or the correct shape, the funnel jobs they sell are worth up to an 8% loss of flow over an open carb throat.
here is a chart showing restrictions or gains with various shapes
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Old 07-15-2005, 05:45 AM
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I agree with Fastrat. Think I got one or two of em collectin dust somewheres. Try holdin yer thumb over one to choke the engine. An dey do'nt even make good pencil holders! HA! Brian
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Default RE: What is the purpose of a velocity stack???

have one from wwh are those ok just wondering i heard a couple people say that they slowed there boat down
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Default RE: What is the purpose of a velocity stack???

I figured as much about the Stacks that I have seen all over.
The real question is has anyone had any on a flow bench and actually found one that does work.

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