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Old 03-30-2010, 04:49 PM   #23 (permalink)
jime57
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
Hmm, I don't think that's happened before: For a moment, I was contemplating going to a Chevy dealership to look at the inventory.

Where can I read about cars with radiators at the rear? I would love to seal the engine bay against salt, have finned cooling pipes running the length of the car, and have enough thermal capacitance on the cold side of the thermostat to complete my commute without any airflow across the radiator.
It has had slight discussion here:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...etup-3651.html

I had some other sites, but seem to have lost them. Did get a look at neighbors C4 Vette and I must say that it is a very impressive setup. Front completely devoid of any openings. Big underbumper intake just in front of a thin air dam. extensive internal ductwork. I was impressed. The "Insight" question might be, "Is it worth giving up the really smooth front underbody in order to execute a bottom breathing arrangement?" The current arrangement may be just as effective, but interesting question.
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