I would mention parasite drag and vortex drag, but that really would be a drag.
The placement of the Mustang coolant matrix was less important that its entire format and Meredith effect treatment. The supercharger air intake and mainwheel doors operation were a factor in rad efficiency. Seafire 47 incorporated a Mustang-like intake for supercharger air, with a reduction in engine efficiency over Seafire 46, which did not.
The placement of the Mustang coolant matrix was less important that its entire format and Meredith effect treatment. The supercharger air intake and mainwheel doors operation were a factor in rad efficiency. Seafire 47 incorporated a Mustang-like intake for supercharger air, with a reduction in engine efficiency over Seafire 46, which did not.