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Old 07-22-2009, 02:22 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by blueflame View Post
Yes. Thanks for pointing that out.

Extra engine warmth from intake air will only keep the thermostat open longer. And as summer begins, possibly LOWER FE if grill block needs to be made smaller(increasing drag) due to overheating, that would not have occurred if intake temp was lower....

I guess I'm done with modding fuel/air/iat on this van.

Twiddle thumbs
Why not try some aero modding further back on the vehicle?

Don't give up... giving up is why this country is going to ****.
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