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Old 01-16-2012, 04:35 PM   #152 (permalink)
pete c
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Dave View Post
I'm not really an aero guy, but I wonder if there would be any benefit to taking the air from those side vents and sending out the tail via an internal duct. I wonder if that would increase the low pressure in the wake of the vehicle. Just an idea...
I'm even less of an aero guy, but, my guess is disrupting the air along those nice smooth sides (which, in my opinion look very nice without scoops) and dumping it into the vacuum at the rear is a net loss.

I think continuing the lines to a sharp boat tail would look cool and give you a smidge more rear storage. Hell, might as well just finish it off '59 caddy tail fin style!!!

And yes, that is how I'll build mine.....if I ever get off my lazy butt and build one.
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