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Old 04-22-2008, 10:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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If the flow is currently attached at the trailing edge of the deck lid without the spoiler, then adding one will reduce MPG by a small amount (because you'll be increasing the size of the trailing wake).

I suspect flow IS attached there on your Corolla.

The way to tell for sure is to tuft test: http://forum.ecomodder.com/showthread.php?t=661
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