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Old 05-31-2008, 08:07 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by humanoid View Post
Good ideas, but how is the engine supposed to be cooled if the radiator isn't getting enough air?
Thats the part you have to experiment with. Cars are built with a giant factor of safety, i.e. running in Death Valley in the summer and still be cool, so in general its ok to block at least part of the grill. In the winter you can sometimes get away with a complete block.
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