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Old 07-23-2009, 11:13 AM   #30 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Originally Posted by nubbzcummins View Post
ConnClark: Thanks for you input and the helpful link. I guess the grill block will be removed partially so the intercooler can get some air to cool off with to lower my fuel consumption. I wonder if the FE that I will gain with removing the grill block off will overcome the extra drag associated?
With as much drag as a pick up truck inherently has, I would expect a grill block to be a drop in the bucket. Of course this is a dodge pick up so the drop, like the grill, is a little bigger than most. I however expect that improvements in engine efficiency will dominate in this case.
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