5a. Bell Mouth Inlet

This beautiful spun aluminum bell mouth inlet was formed by Moon Eyes Speed Equipment in Sante Fe Springs, California.

The bell mouth inlet helps the jet engine grab more air for better thrust  performance.  It will have a protective FOD screen attached to the front flange.  FOD means Foreign Object Damage - a fancy name for pebbles and other junk on the track that could get sucked into the engine and ruin it.