Set of Metal Nozzles in Red Wooden Block, 1980-1998

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Artifact Overview

Bobby Unser used these nozzles 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 better engine performance -- and better race results.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Nozzle

Date Made

1980-1998

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.171.115

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)

Technique

Carving (Processes)
Casting (Process)

Color

Gray (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 1.625 in
Length: 4.5 in