Engine splash shield - drainage?
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Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
Originally Posted by JHM2K
Effective or not, I know that I am now realizing 28-29 MPG (since I've added the intake and exhaust mods).
While I'm sure the engine mods do help, the aero of this car is helping out as well.
How much does it affect the overall coefficient? Not sure, I'm no aeronautical engineer. But I just know Steve could tell a huge difference on his as the needle climbed. He not only felt the difference, but heard it as well. And if you can "hear" the air catching on something, it means that area could be smoother (think bad weather-stripping).
Any sport-touring coupe that gets ~30mpg is a freaking winner in my book. That's only 4mpg away from a Focus, and we're a lot faster and better looking.
While I'm sure the engine mods do help, the aero of this car is helping out as well.
How much does it affect the overall coefficient? Not sure, I'm no aeronautical engineer. But I just know Steve could tell a huge difference on his as the needle climbed. He not only felt the difference, but heard it as well. And if you can "hear" the air catching on something, it means that area could be smoother (think bad weather-stripping).
Any sport-touring coupe that gets ~30mpg is a freaking winner in my book. That's only 4mpg away from a Focus, and we're a lot faster and better looking.
Come on dude.... Put your foot in it... You will like it. LOL
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Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
Originally Posted by bmorgan
John, if you are getting 28-29 mpg it is only because you are driving like a Nancy Boy. Come on dude.... Put your foot in it... You will like it. LOL
Come on dude.... Put your foot in it... You will like it. LOL
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Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
Originally Posted by bmorgan
John, if you are getting 28-29 mpg it is only because you are driving like a Nancy Boy. Come on dude.... Put your foot in it... You will like it. LOL
Come on dude.... Put your foot in it... You will like it. LOL
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Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
When I had the NA it got 30mpg on the highway in stock form......
The SSB SRT6 gets 24mpg on the highway.... I havent driven the Aero on a long enough trip to find out what it does.....
The SSB SRT6 gets 24mpg on the highway.... I havent driven the Aero on a long enough trip to find out what it does.....
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Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
Originally Posted by MikeR
When I had the NA it got 30mpg on the highway in stock form...... The SSB SRT6 gets 24mpg on the highway.... I havent driven the Aero on a long enough trip to find out what it does.....
The SSB SRT6 gets 24mpg on the highway.... I havent driven the Aero on a long enough trip to find out what it does.....
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Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
Originally Posted by MikeR
There is no drain hole... just gravity and speed... Drilling a small hole at the low spot should not cause any issues or whistle if you want a drain...
Drilling a small hole at the low spot should not cause any issues or whistle if you want a drain...If so, has anyone done anything about it...besides removing the shield altogether?
Thanks...Ben
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From: Hudson, Fl.
Re: Engine splash shield - drainage?
I drilled two 3/8 's hole's in the lowest area of the engine catch pan while doing my last oil change, problem solved...no more dribbling water days after a rain shower.
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