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Cooling Duct Thoughts, and Help!
I've 2 reasons for being here on ecomodder. The first is to get the most mileage out of my main car and the second is to get the best performance and mileage out of non-standard second car, a Mazda RX8 with the normally-aspirated engine replaced with a turbo-charged unit generating twice the power.
I'm writing down my thoughts as I progress through the conversion. My latest subject is the aerodynamics of cooling systems, a draft for which I add in the post beneath this one.
If you have an interest in aerodynamics then please read my draft and give me some feedback, particularly over the last section: the best compromise on ducting if the available space is less than 2 radiator heights long.
Thanks for any comments.
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3 projects:
 Designing systems for turbo-charged engine in Mazda RX8 and aerodynamic modding for mpg on road and performance on track
Mazda RX8 R3 for improved mpg (currently 17 mpUSg)
2001 Honda Accord 2.3 for improved mpg (currently 29 mpUSg in sedate driving)
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