GJarrett
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I've been reading several brake cooling duct project threads here and noted the various duct routing issues along with the DIY requirements of cutting out grill openings etc (I prefer keeping my fog lamp/running lights). I think I may have figured out a simpler solution and will be ordering parts soon to give it a try.
I used to be a member of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), have built and flown a kit plane, and have just enough rudimentary knowledge of airflow to get me in trouble LOL. NACA inlets / scoops are a proven design from long ago that have stood the test of time to draw and direct airflow for cooling purposes. Also, the GT belly pan has small air valleys on it that look like they don't do much of anything but Ford claims they help cool the brakes, so herewith my idea - improve the belly pan to true functionality with NACA scoop inlets.
I plan to install a couple of NACA scoops onto the rear of my belly pan right in front of the wheels and directly route a short section of hose from the scoops to a set of FTB brake cooling plates. That will involve a simple cutting of holes into the belly pan instead of removal and modification of the front bumper and grill and also take out half of the hose routing and access issues. Parts needed:
FTB brake cooling ducts
NACA scoops ; something like this:
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3627
hose
3" to 2.5" turbo reducer coupler to mate the 2.5" outlet of the NACA scoop to the 3" size of the FTB duct plates.
https://www.amazon.com/Squirrelly-Silicone-Reducer-Coupler-T-Bolt/dp/B0778Y4KJT
The belly pan would look something like this, except the scoops would be farther back on the Mustang's.
Any thoughts before I order parts? I am missing something or not thinking something through, or do y'all think this will work?
I used to be a member of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), have built and flown a kit plane, and have just enough rudimentary knowledge of airflow to get me in trouble LOL. NACA inlets / scoops are a proven design from long ago that have stood the test of time to draw and direct airflow for cooling purposes. Also, the GT belly pan has small air valleys on it that look like they don't do much of anything but Ford claims they help cool the brakes, so herewith my idea - improve the belly pan to true functionality with NACA scoop inlets.
I plan to install a couple of NACA scoops onto the rear of my belly pan right in front of the wheels and directly route a short section of hose from the scoops to a set of FTB brake cooling plates. That will involve a simple cutting of holes into the belly pan instead of removal and modification of the front bumper and grill and also take out half of the hose routing and access issues. Parts needed:
FTB brake cooling ducts
NACA scoops ; something like this:
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3627
hose
3" to 2.5" turbo reducer coupler to mate the 2.5" outlet of the NACA scoop to the 3" size of the FTB duct plates.
https://www.amazon.com/Squirrelly-Silicone-Reducer-Coupler-T-Bolt/dp/B0778Y4KJT
The belly pan would look something like this, except the scoops would be farther back on the Mustang's.
Any thoughts before I order parts? I am missing something or not thinking something through, or do y'all think this will work?
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