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MetroMPG · 11-23-2013, 11:49 AM

How fast do you travel on that trip?

Warm air may be more effective than cold/ram for efficiency.

For another 10-15% improvement, 2 words: boat tail.

A quick 'n' easy Kammback would probably be worth another ~3-5%, depending on design/length.

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