Cylinder Bore Adapter Plate for Cylinder Head Airflow Testing, 1978-1982

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Artifact Overview

Bobby Unser used this clear plastic part on his flow bench to help test race car engine parts. A flow bench is typically used to test the airflow through engine parts such as carburetors, cylinder heads and air filters. Testing led to better designs and engine performance -- and better race results.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Adapter (Device)

Date Made

1978-1982

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.171.48

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby and Lisa Unser.

Material

Plastic

Color

Black (Color)
Colorless
Red

Dimensions

Height: 19 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 7 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten at top in black marker on both sides: 1600 Pinto