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Old 01-11-2012, 07:25 PM   #13 (permalink)
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will they

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Will they improve aerodynamics?
They have some cutouts in the hood to allow hot air from the radiators to exit.
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Proper inlet and outlet ducting can render cooling system drag nearly zero,adding about 6% mpg.
My only reservation is,with a 'high-time' vehicle,hose can blow as well as upper radiator manifolds.(I've experienced both)
Should you be at speed,if the coolant makes it onto the windshield you could be blinded instantly with a very brief event horizon before you crash into something-somebody.
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