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Old 04-13-2012, 04:53 PM   #6 (permalink)
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For the sake of argument,let's say that your cooling system constitutes 12% of the overall aero drag.If that were totally eliminated by moving it aft,at 55 mph,the 12% lower drag would net you an extra 6% in mileage.A little more at higher speed.
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