They could've had a advantage...as they would get more air, therefore more power. This rule is the basis on how the ACO determines engine performance. The ACO says, "here's a certain amount of air based on you class, engine, and weight...makes as much power as you can with it...good luck." To have a leak in the air box gives an engine the oppurtunity to make more power. Whether is did or not who knows. The ECUs give the engines the ability to make use of any extra air, because depending on the speed of the car there is more or less air available. This is why you see the restrictors on the P cars in the air flow...it gives the engine a certain amount of forced air induction.
Leaks in the airbox are unacceptable and all of the other cars passed the test. |