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Old 08-13-2013, 10:18 AM   #48 (permalink)
Jasen
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Originally Posted by pgfpro View Post
On my car the largest coolant temperature increase is with the belly pan on and not so much with the grill blocks in place and belly pan off.

I think because air needs to escape out from the engine compartment.
would reducing a bit of your grill block help move a little more air through the motor bay to help cooling without notable reduction of your FE.
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