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67-ls1 · 10-07-2021, 07:52 PM

I’m currently fixing a rearend issue but my next project is a grill block to cut down on the air through my grill.

I already have an air dam below the bumper that is sealed back to the radiator core support.

Since my car is old, the grill is pretty vertical. And the leading edge of the hood is basically folded back at some degree less than vertical.

So I”m thinking what would be the benefit/detriment to have a small splitter like extension along the leading edge of the hood, for conversation, say 1”. Would it not affectively lengthen the hood slightly and force more air from the grill off the side of the car? And would either of these be good or bad?

Pic of the hood just FYI.

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67-ls1 Eco Rodder Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 105 Thanks: 25 Thanked 52 Times in 34 Posts	Splitter for thé leading edge of a car hood? I’m currently fixing a rearend issue but my next project is a grill block to cut down on the air through my grill. I already have an air dam below the bumper that is sealed back to the radiator core support. Since my car is old, the grill is pretty vertical. And the leading edge of the hood is basically folded back at some degree less than vertical. So I”m thinking what would be the benefit/detriment to have a small splitter like extension along the leading edge of the hood, for conversation, say 1”. Would it not affectively lengthen the hood slightly and force more air from the grill off the side of the car? And would either of these be good or bad? Pic of the hood just FYI. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Worlds highest MPG LFX V6 powered 1966 Chevelle Last edited by 67-ls1; 10-08-2021 at 08:28 PM..