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Old 01-21-2023, 10:49 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The way I see it, without extending the sides, vortices cannot be captured in an attempt to reduce the pressure differential and reduce turbulent flow. Cd reduction will be minimal and hindered if the sides are not tapered.

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