I've been playing with that aerodynamic calculator and comparing my cars CDA of 7.62 to the vx CDA of 6.16. It shows 14.83hp needed to keep the car at 65mph in a VX and 17.96hp needed in my car.
Do you guys think I will see a large improvement switching chassis to a 92-95cx/vx hatch?
I know guys are talking about putting electric motors on their engines to give a few HP boost, and if this calculator is close to accurate, I have to think I should see a huge improvement in my car wanting to stay in lean burn(making enough power to overcome the drag). I think i calculated that yesterday and it was a 20% reduction in power needed.
I know people have said just aero mod your car to achieve the same results, but it would be easier for me to swap I think.
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