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Old 07-16-2009, 07:07 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Zeto View Post
In simple terms, once you reach a certain speed the airflow over the hood essentially seals off the vents.
This statement doesn't follow physics. Faster airflow over the vents would create a Venturi effect due to lower pressure above (outside) the vents and pull air from the engine bay out through the vents. This would improve engine cooling at higher speeds.
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