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Old 09-16-2011, 05:27 PM   #10 (permalink)
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number 9 - '89 Geo Metro LSi
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Originally Posted by ConnClark View Post
A 100% grill block blocks internal flow. A partial grill block impedes it. The turbine will impede it as well. Its not a free lunch. Its taking a bite out food you have already paid for before it rots.
A grill block giving the same reduction of internal flow as the turbine will reduce power required more than the turbine would have produced. Unless the turbine is greater than 100% efficient. Give up on this one.
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