Re: [DML] Radiator air flow and license plate

["David Sontos" <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tried this and it causes a reverse turbulence in front of the radiator and
you get zero air flow which causes the car to overheat. Don't do it.
Dave Sontos
vin 02573
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sweetp01569" <paul.sweet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 1:59 PM
Subject: [DML] Radiator air flow and license plate


> How much does a license plate in front of the radiator affect airflow
> and cooling?  Looking at it, the plate effectively blocks about 50% of
> the opening in front on the car.  I would think it would make the fans
> work harder, but wanted your opinions.  I know that there is a license
> pate holder available that puts the plate higher, up along the bumper.






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