Velossa Tech Design - BIG MOUTH development

[Zerobar78]

Dan, wouldn't this still benefit an open air box as well? I can't imagine it wouldn't as its helping to direct outside air into the box directly onto the filter. And though there will be turbulence the air flow should move right through and out the hood vent.

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[VelossaTech]

Dan, wouldn't this still benefit an open air box as well? I can't imagine it wouldn't as its helping to direct outside air into the box directly onto the filter. And though there will be turbulence the air flow should move right through and out the hood vent.

An open element box may not be able to take advantage of the ram air effect. Although it would still see cold inlet air. The intent of the design is to increase the pressure in the airbox, or at the very least decrease the vacuum work being done by the engine.

 

[VelossaTech]

Hello everyone.

We have a prototype we are test fitting.

Here is the latest news.

Lots of good news.

1. Our ram air BIG MOUTH intake duct will fit ecoboost, V6 and V8 GT mustangs.

2. The color options are endless, also glow in the dark versions which can be seen through the grill etc...

3. Price right now looks to be under 120 bucks for any color you want.

4. High speed inlet duct designed using the latest engineering simulation software for maximum airflow.

5. Aspiration ports will be built into the side of the duct for those running high horsepower (in excess of 650 whp) cars and require the extra flow areas.

Sorry for the shitty green color, I use it for prototyping because it is easy to see. Imagine what this would look like in purple, red, white, yellow etc... behind the grill...


Enjoy.

 

[sandeale]

So is this a "press fit" extension to the grille?

 

[zaquhree]

Will bumper need to be removed for installation?

 

[BmacIL]

I really appreciate the development going on here. How would this perform relative to just opening up the honeycomb of the grille in that area?

 

[VelossaTech]

I really appreciate the development going on here. How would this perform relative to just opening up the honeycomb of the grille in that area?

The benefit of having this device is to gradually direct high speed air into the airbox where it will stagnate and build pressure.

Just by opening the honeycomb alone, you will notice there is an abrupt flat spot where the stock snorkel begins, this is why the air is not being guided very well. This flat spot will force the air to slow down before it gets to the airbox. And it is a waste of stagnation pressure which is more useful if guided properly.

Having gradual changes in diameter, and changes in direction, is always beneficial for a flow path where a fluid is moving at high speed.

What you dont want to do, is force the air to have to change direction so fast, that you lose either velocity, or pressure in doing so. (which is how turbines work in fact, there are two types that use this type of theory, reactive and impulse turbines but I digress).

Anyway, this is the basic idea.

 

[BmacIL]

The benefit of having this device is to gradually direct high speed air into the airbox where it will stagnate and build pressure.

Just by opening the honeycomb alone, you will notice there is an abrupt flat spot where the stock snorkel begins, this is why the air is not being guided very well. This flat spot will force the air to slow down before it gets to the airbox. And it is a waste of stagnation pressure which is more useful if guided properly.

Having gradual changes in diameter, and changes in direction, is always beneficial for a flow path where a fluid is moving at high speed.

What you dont want to do, is force the air to have to change direction so fast, that you lose either velocity, or pressure in doing so. (which is how turbines work in fact, there are two types that use this type of theory, reactive and impulse turbines but I digress).

Anyway, this is the basic idea.

Thanks. I didn't catch the part about the blockage behind the honeycomb. How much do you think a stock car on stock tune would get out of the increased stagnation pressure (ram air)?

 

[Chameleon]

Glow in the dark too? Yes please.

 

[VelossaTech]

Thanks. I didn't catch the part about the blockage behind the honeycomb. How much do you think a stock car on stock tune would get out of the increased stagnation pressure (ram air)?

It wouldn't surprise me if you picked up 4-5 hp with a tune at 60 mph+... for this device to shine, you need to be moving. Please let me know if you have any questions, I would like the development of this project to be transparent so everyone knows exactly what went into this device. Follow us on instagram for more pics in the near future.

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There will be lots of updates coming very soon, tell your wives, tell your kids...

 

[Ultrakla$$ic]

Will bumper need to be removed for installation?

Not sure about the bumper but the front fascia will have to be removed by the looks of it.

 

[VelossaTech]

Does anyone know how one could remove this flappy piece if you had to?



It is one large piece of soft plastic, if it had to be removed, how would you do it properly?

 

[JoeySperz]

Is there any thought going into designing a box to keep the ram air effect with an aftermarket cai? I think you'll lose out on a lot of people if they don't think their aftermarket cai would benefit from this since most people with a tune do an intake.

 

[stoli]

Does anyone know how one could remove this flappy piece if you had to?



It is one large piece of soft plastic, if it had to be removed, how would you do it properly?

I'm not sure that you could easily. Now a box cutter/x-acto knife could take care of it in short order.

 

[sandeale]

The straight connection to the grille is awesome, should prevent a lot of backfed radiator heat from entering the inlet

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