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Old 04-21-2010, 12:14 PM
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Default Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?

Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
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I am no aeronautical engineer, but I think the oil on the ground makes more sense than the high speed purpose. It may be different in Steve's SLK, but ask Ole Doc about his, he has seen some pretty high speed, and with some regulalarity, has had his off for a long time as well. I am in traffic a lot more than I am going 135 (and I do hit it now and again) so the known cooling effects far outweigh the aerodynamic gains, if there truly are any.
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