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Old 09-24-2012, 11:38 AM   #9 (permalink)
nbleak21
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CLaero - '97 Acura CL Premium
90 day: 34.59 mpg (US)

CR-v - '03 Honda CR-V EX
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Originally Posted by JRMichler View Post
Now THAT is a true ecomodder speaking. Provided, of course, that you tell us how you did it, how it drives, and the effect on gas mileage.
But of course!!!

As for the grill block, it was/ is my intention to use 4 segments of coroplast attached via industrial velcro w sticky back, but i ended up using a $4 roll of black duct tape to get some preliminary results before spending $30-40 on the coroplast stuff. I should be done with those findings tmr.

The first 120 miles ive noted a 10-15 degree increase in coolant temps at 205-210f vs 190-195f without. (Still in safe operating range) but with a minimal increase with intake temp running at 85-89f as opposed to 83-87 on similar cool mornings.

I'll post back this eve or tomorrow after i see how the CLaero handles the afternoon temps with the full block.
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