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CigaR007 · 09-26-2011, 02:03 PM

Grille blocks aid in reducing the airflow entering the engine bay. That means less drag internally (related to cooling) by deviating the incoming flow to the sides and upwards of the hood.

A turbine upfront is not ideal; far from it.

09-26-2011, 02:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
CigaR007 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 690 GreenTurtle (Retired) - '01 Toyota Echo Sedan 90 day: 44.85 mpg (US) Zulu - '14 Honda CR-Z 90 day: 49.05 mpg (US) Thanks: 150 Thanked 251 Times in 154 Posts	Grille blocks aid in reducing the airflow entering the engine bay. That means less drag internally (related to cooling) by deviating the incoming flow to the sides and upwards of the hood. A turbine upfront is not ideal; far from it.