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MetroMPG · 11-29-2009, 11:59 PM

You're right: the rad block will help an Insight more than the average car since it gets the engine temp up where it can enter lean burn mode. It's also likely simpler to add/remove.

Also valid points about the risk of a rad block vs. grille block and overheating.

11-29-2009, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
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