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Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg [message #172700 is a reply to message #172699] Sat, 09 June 2012 11:01 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
mike miller   United States
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Mike Miller wrote on Sat, 09 June 2012 08:57

...From what I understand, a small amount of turbulence actually REDUCES drag....

... But I MIGHT be full of something... like hot (turbulent) air!



OBTW: At the speeds we use our GMC's at, I do not think vortex generators would really help MPG.

BUT they might add a MPH or two for a land speed record!


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