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basslover911 · 10-18-2009, 03:56 PM

Merge them before the catalytic converter, so you can seal the engine compartment completely (well, after the radiator grill) and have no aerodynamic losses from the air going everywhere and around the engine compartment... ?

This would also boost radiator efficiency since the air would be "ducted" and given an airway path- not just a "go find somewhere" around the engine compartment.

What do you think? Possible?

10-18-2009, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Duct radiator into exhaust --- Possible? Merge them before the catalytic converter, so you can seal the engine compartment completely (well, after the radiator grill) and have no aerodynamic losses from the air going everywhere and around the engine compartment... ? This would also boost radiator efficiency since the air would be "ducted" and given an airway path- not just a "go find somewhere" around the engine compartment. What do you think? Possible?