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Old 01-09-2012, 02:36 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Shepherd777 View Post
Thanks Jim, but I'm not sure if I agree with your postulate. The air at the top of the tire is going forward, not towards the rear. Only the area of the tire that is below the axle goes rearward, correct? We will have a small wheel-well over the tire to hopefully mitigate the effect you are describing......
Yes, the air from the top of tire is going forward, while the radiator is going backward, and passing right over the top of the air from the tire, and that is why I mentioned the ductwork, to keep the to flows separated from each other.

Jim.
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