Still unsure about how well Cheetah Jets work? Give this a try...

Cheetah Jets are simply one of the many ways Cryofuzion systems expel residual CO2 when using an Interfreezer system.  Other Cryofuzion systems, like Flowducers, can be used instead of, or in addition to Cheetah Jets.  Not unlike a turbocharger, Cheetah Jets make use of energy which would otherwise be wasted.  They can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle.  (At the base of the windshield, at the rear of the car, etc.)  Although, when mounted toward the front of the car, under the fenders, they can be used to take aim at the competition.  It's true.  It does work.  Whether or not you agree with using Cheetah Jets in this manner, it is important to understand how, when, and why they work.

 

 The Test
The idea for Cheetah Jets was originally formulated when testing nitrous systems on the dyno.  So, why not test it there?  We've talked about how CO2 displaces oxygen. Oxygen is one of the main ingredients to creating power with an internal combustion engine.  What happens when that oxygen goes away?  Simple.  Power drops.

You can perform a test yourself to prove this theory.  You'll need a couple things.

1)  Proper safety equipment.  This includes, but is not limited to: leather gloves, eye protection, etc.

2)  A chassis dyno

3)  A test vehicle.  Any vehicle will work... Use the shop mini-van.  Although, you'll see more dramatic results from a car with an air intake mounted near the exterior of the car.  Behind the front spoiler, for example.

4)  A properly filled bottle of carbon dioxide (At least a 10 lb. bottle would be nice.)  An inexpensive solution is to lease or rent one.  You can rent a full bottle of CO2 from most rental stores, soda bottlers, or welding supply shops for less than $25.00.  In most cases this won't be a nice, aluminum bottle like one you'd mount in your car.  But, for this test, it will work.

 ****Please keep in mind that although Cheetah Jets were designed to NOT harm any car (the car being sprayed will simply produce less power), we are not in any way responsible for any damage that may occur during this test.  Proceed at your own risk.****

Run the car on the dyno the way one normally would.  Now, you'll need someone to operate the CO2 bottle.  After the car being tested on the dyno is up to operating temperature and showing repeatable numbers, position your "CO2 operator" about 10-12 feet away off to the side of the car.  He/she should be closest to the fender nearest the air intake tubing.

****Do NOT stand in front of or behind the car being tested at any time.****

****Think safety.  Use all standard safety procedures while operating on or near any dynamometer.  This is supposed to be fun, and when done properly should be safe as well.****

 
As the dyno test begins, slowly open the CO2 valve and aim the spray towards the air intake.  Try to position the CO2 bottle at the same height as the wheels on the car.  Re-run the dyno test with the CO2 being sprayed at the car.

****CO2 comes out of a bottle like this at near 100F degrees below zero.  DO NOT come in contact with the CO2 spray.  Frostbite and serious injury could occur.****

We have performed this test several times and the results have been the same each time.  The horsepower dropped.

How did your test go?  Did you see a horsepower decrease?  We'd like to hear from you.

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