Help with aerodynamics

[Cobra Jet]

IMO, Verus Engineering has quite a bit of S550 aero tech, and IIRC was the front runner to offering such aero parts for the S550.

This link has a great amount of airflow tech for the S550:
https://www.verus-engineering.com/w...c81d688ddcccf96ac8dbb57848f0759&download=true

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[Biggsy]

Also if you want ALL the options, Archetype racing makes aero parts. Its more for the GT350 but you can obviously use the wing.

But I would think about the questions @NightmareMoon asked. Your goals, future plans, and set up should be considered.

Edit to add: Klaus Composite makes some snazzy wings. Don't know where you are in Cali but someone in Socal is selling a Klaus wing with a modifed trunk for a great price.

 

[NightmareMoon]

What wing and end plate is that? Im seeing more of that style of end plate design on GT cars and also the new Mark IV GT

That wing is from Zebulon MSC.

 

[ORRadtech]

Whats your experience level on track? what’s your budget? How much fabrication work can you do yourself? Is this aero spmething you’ll be putting on the car and taking off to daily or something you expect to leave on the car all the time? How many times a year will you be tracking the car?

Finally, someone asking the questions that need to be asked!

 

[5550snotamerc]

Assuming your speed exceeds 60mph, aero is always helpful, even if it is just reducing drag. Whether it's cost effective is up to the owner.

 

[Vell !]

I highly recommend spending some time reviewing his YouTube channel. Then, if you still want CF, email him and ask what he can do for you. If not, design a plywood splitter, which is what most folks do anyways, and start there. And like nightmare pointed out, functional aero on the track makes the car all but undrivable on the street.

He has diffusers as well. I think he links to them in his YT videos.

Your car is heavy. I consider losing weight wherever you can, and probably not sweat additional weight for aero. Those front seats are HEAVY for example.

I’ve taken some weight reduction measures ex: corbeau seats, full race exhaust and some others. And yeah some aero that’s functional on the road would be nice, do you think a diffuser/splitter combo from americanmuscle would do the same job ?

 

[Vell !]

Whats your experience level on track? what’s your budget? How much fabrication work can you do yourself? Is this aero spmething you’ll be putting on the car and taking off to daily or something you expect to leave on the car all the time? How many times a year will you be tracking the car?

I’d say I’m about intermediate, budget is fairly high, I’m able to do some fabrication, and the car would also be driven on the street daily so most likely leaving it on, something I can have on and off the track is what I’m looking for, usually i go about 8-12 times a year to the track.

 

[Biggsy]

I’d say I’m about intermediate, budget is fairly high, I’m able to do some fabrication, and the car would also be driven on the street daily so most likely leaving it on, something I can have on and off the track is what I’m looking for, usually i go about 8-12 times a year to the track.

for something to take on and off at track,just make your own splitter or buy one made for you and use Alessandro’s quick release system

https://www.speeditaliaracing.com/product-page/s550-mustang-splitter-fast-release-system

 

[WItoTX]

I’ve taken some weight reduction measures ex: corbeau seats, full race exhaust and some others. And yeah some aero that’s functional on the road would be nice, do you think a diffuser/splitter combo from americanmuscle would do the same job ?

I really don't know, I'd want to see the CFD data, and any wind tunnel testing they have done.

Zebulon also makes splitters, and *I think* make diffusors. Another buy once cry once type of deal. Might be worth checking there too. Although you won't find much aero data or modelling. But they are a good group to reach out to and tell them what you want to accomplish. Maybe they can help.

 

[NightmareMoon]

for something to take on and off at track,just make your own splitter or buy one made for you and use Alessandro’s quick release system

https://www.speeditaliaracing.com/product-page/s550-mustang-splitter-fast-release-system

right. I used some Professional Awesome hardware (mounts, support rods, skids) as part of my solution. These days my quick detatch solution isnt so quick because Ihave to remove the stock undertray because I went with big splitter diffuser ducts.

MDO or marine grade plywoods are usually the goto. MDO is rigid but you need some thickness to make it strong. Marine grade is strong, but flexes more so more supports required. Both are waterproof.

for rear aero, a wing will likely be more effective. Nine lives racing has the more affordable bolt on options. You can spend more with AJ Hartman or other, but you’ll need a lot of front aero to balance.

you know at some point the Konis are holding you back more than $$$$ aero

 

[KrayZJay]

I discovered LVA has the mount to the front chassis for their splitters. I hope this helps.

So I'm looking at these for my 2019 PP1 (They also have stuff for the ecoboost):

LVA 2015-2023 Ford Mustang Chassis Mount Front Splitter Kit - LiquiVinyl Aerodynamics
LVA 2018-2023 Ford Mustang Front Splitter (GT Performance Package) PP2 - LiquiVinyl Aerodynamics
LVA 2018-2023 Ford Mustang GT Performance Package Wickerbill - LiquiVinyl Aerodynamics

 

[shogun32]

LVA 2018-2023 Ford Mustang GT Performance Package Wickerbill - LiquiVinyl Aerodynamics

ZL1addons has something almost identical. May be the same part I haven't looked at it too close.

 

[Biggsy]

ZL1addons has something almost identical. May be the same part I haven't looked at it too close.

ZL1 is a splitter extension. It doesn’t go that far back. The LV is a full blade.

 

[Biggsy]

Also the thing about the LVA mount is it takes time to take it off. That may be okay with someone who plans to run a splitter 24/7

 

[Vell !]

I think I’m gonna go with aj hartman and versus engineering, I’m just worried about the extra weight it’ll add on and if the diffuser/splitter will add any drag (also going with the under tray)

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