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From: On the Kessel run
Well played but I'm sure the engineers at Mitsubishi (Evo, Starion), Subaru (STi 22B), Dodge (Viper), Aston Martin (Vantage V12, DBS, One-77), Honda (Mugen Civic Type-R), Buick (Grand National), Jaguar (XKR, XJR), Mercedes (SL63 AMG Black), Toyota (Celica All-Trac), Prodrive (P2) but I'm sure and just a few others may care to differ. 
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Originally Posted by gernby' timestamp='1317158805' post='21012673
It isn't self given ... it's just part of an engineer's DNA.
Not sure what you're trying to compare to those cars. I don't know of any production vehicle that has an air passage intended to transfer air into the engine compartment without going through a radiator or intercooler. In fact, every late model car I've owned has had weatherstripping around the hood to make it as air tight as possible.
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From: R.C.
the short answer is it will cause drag and reduce the radiators efficiency - open the hood and see where those vents would lead right into the radiator and there is already a very good ducting built in to manage airflow otherwise you will cause buffeting and drag.
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