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Old 02-02-2023, 09:11 PM   #44 (permalink)
Christian
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Originally Posted by Tmugz88 View Post
I'm new here but wouldn't leaving an opening like you did negate the purpose of the grill block? No disrespect towards you I honestly am asking a question because I truthfully don't understand how this would improve aerodynamics enough to justify the work. Could you do a full block and utilize the pipe insulation as a spacer to allow some air to enter/exit ?
I believe you're right, it definitely seems like it would have a poor effect on aerodynamics. I can't really speak on exactly how much of a negative impact it would make though.

However, my goal for the mod is to increase the warm-up time of the vehicle, not improve aerodynamics. The large majority of my driving is short stop & go city trips. I plan on also building an upper grille block eventually to help increase the temperature of air coming through the intake.
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