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Old 11-24-2016, 02:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I don't give my cars names. - '04 Ford Taurus SES Sport DOHC
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Opinions on Negative Pressure vs. Better Flow

I have been reading and learning more and more about aerodynamics lately, and one thing that I haven't given much thought before is Negative Pressure in the wheel wells.

My 2004 Taurus has ducts in the front bumper that basically blast the front wheel wells with air. This seems like a terrible place to direct air flow. I imagine the wheel wells to be very turbulent and also act like a parachute as air enters into them.

However I also imagine that if I blocked these vents off, the would be an increase in negative pressure in the wheel wells. But smoother air flow.

Which would be the better option, to block or not to block?

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