"The fact that somebody has been successful using a less than appropriate
approach to one small aspect of the speed maximization problem - - an
approach
which is universally copied because of the person's  reputation - - does not
make it the optimal approach."

If I were to accept the premise that Darryl was using a "less than
appropriate approach" I would agree with you.

Since his idea is to keep his engine cool and go fast you have to look and
see if he is having any success with his methods. There is no doubt he goes
fast. From personal conversations I've had with Andy, I know that he has
been very successful with keeping the engine cool. As a matter of fact they
feel that they could reduce the intake area more and have plenty of engine
cooling.

Because of this information (proof is in the puddin') I am very comfortable
that they have a very good design. Is it the best possible design? Maybe
not, but most things (especially airplanes) are compromises.

The only reason I even said anything to start with is because it appeared to
me that George was a little less than complementary in his reference to
plenum systems. I was just pointing out that there are those that have very
good success with a plenum.

Regards