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Old 11-10-2022, 06:04 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
That lower opening may constitute the actual forward stagnation point, and highest static pressure on the car.
If so, the actual air volume through there may be disproportionately high, considering its 'size.'
The upper grille may be exposed to accelerating ( pressure-reducing ) flow, as the Lanchester/Prandtl surface if discontinuity forms around the nose.
Just watch your temperature gauge.
Engine warmup has as much to do with the thermostat operation and internal plumbing, as it does with cooling air flow.
so there should be some type of aero benefit for blocking off the lower splitter grill even though it's so small?

and ill only be doing this grill block in winter weather here and will take it off in late spring. worst case scenario, is that the upper shutters should actively open if things get too hot, even in winter, right? as long as everything is functioning properly, i should be set?
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