Date:         Sat, 13 Feb 1999 19:44:50 -0600
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
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From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      Front spoiler improve fuel economy?
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Hi all!

I am wondering if the installation of a front spoiler will improve the fuel
economy of my 84 Westy.

It seems to me that the large ground clearance, if reduced, will eliminate
some of the highly turbulent air flowing under the van at speed (speed?),
and thereby reduce drag.

Has anybody found that a spoiler reduces fuel consumption at H-way speeds,
and if so, by how much?

Thanks,

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy

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