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Originally Posted by Taylor95
This discussion is pretty interesting. To answer an earlier question, both of the trucks in the op are 2003.
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That information should be up front and not left to guess work Taylor95, you waste people's time otherwise.
None of the SS lower openings appear to be blocked off.
SS
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...-cover-523594/
SS
2003 Arrival Blue Silverado SS for sale - SSs & VHOs Only - SilveradoSS.com
Stock Silverado 2003-2005 front
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/chev...ilverado/2005/
Silverado
Picture of 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS RWD
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2003-C...tureId=4042453
Tow hook openings and fog light openings all appear to be closed off on the standard Silverado.
The bottom picture shows a fog light delete option, and that too is blocked off.
CONCLUSION:
Eliminating ride height and tire differences, the SS (
Super Sport) lets more untamed and turbulent air underneath the vehicle.
Therefore handling on the highway especially in crosswinds will be inferior on the SS and most likely the SS will have slightly higher drag coefficient.
Remember, the front of the vehicle (
lower apron) while moving underway though the air is the highest air pressure zone, lots of air can potentially be pushed through those small openings.
Study case example below, my own pickup truck.
Pickup Truck Aerodynamics - CFD Study Chevy S10
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...s10-35043.html
