I've had my Mav for over a year pictures.....

[Headbanger]

Vortex generators can help in controlling the airflow, mini- mizing flow separation and thereby reducing drag. A 7 % drag decrease was estimated for a generic truck with V-Spoilers from computational fluid dynamics simulation results, which would correspond to a fuel consumption reduction of around 3.5 %.
There, The Science. FWIW

Thanks. I guess I didn't look at it that way. The end result appears to be the same though.

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[Cherokee]

Thanks. I guess I didn't look at it that way. The end result appears to be the same though.

There Is a catch, those things are for more gradual body inclines and further reading said they would do nothing mounted near body edges of more than a 25 to 30 degree change. They are suppose to keep the air flow close to the surface as opposed to going over a vacuum void. So no real benefit where a roof line has a near vertical drop down over the rear widow. But they look really cool.
Remember, wind tunnel testing proved a tail gate up crated a bubble for a smoother air flow over this 'bubble' of air held in the bed by the closed tail gate, and less drag as opposed to tail gate down that basically gives a flat vertical back and a large hold back vacuum from the cab rear window to the bottom of the bed. Old knowledge from the 90's

 

[papawmark]

Looks good! How has your Tyger cover held up in the rain?

VERY GOOD!!

 

[papawmark]

Plus one on this and what exhaust is that, the MRT one?

Yes, it’s the sidekick. One piece, sounds awesomely ridiculous…
I didn’t think I could get the exhaust tones out of that ecoboost that I do…I love it!!

 

[papawmark]

What took you so long to share?

So these forums can be a bit testy….lol. I’ve been on a few and there can be a lot of drama…..so I didn’t jump in till I got my Mav looking and running the way I envisioned when I bought it…

 

[papawmark]

Are those light bars in the grill? Any night shots?

They are mounted to the middle trim piece in the grill….no night shots yet…I’ll have to take some. I also have a light strip that runs under the leading edge of the hood….all the way across…

 

[papawmark]

Nice looking Mav. Got any pics of the Ranger?

I’ll dig some up and pm you when I get a chance. She was a bad bad girl!!!!

 

[papawmark]

I like the exhaust side exit, care to explain of any detailed photos.

Mr Todd I will explain anything you are interested in….

 

[papawmark]

Vortex generators can help in controlling the airflow, mini- mizing flow separation and thereby reducing drag. A 7 % drag decrease was estimated for a generic truck with V-Spoilers from computational fluid dynamics simulation results, which would correspond to a fuel consumption reduction of around 3.5 %.
There, The Science. FWIW

So I probably shouldn’t say this but I have a 100+ mile commute each day on the Interstate…..Having said that I easily see 100+ mph daily at least once during that commute… Hence I probably do get some benefit from them, but I just like the way they look. I might trade them out for a rear cab spoiler if they come down in price…

 

[papawmark]

Looks great! Very sporty. What lowering kit did you use on it?

Thanks….H&R Super Sport.

 

[Toddman45]

Mr Todd I will explain anything you are interested in….

Just if it's an aftermarket exhaust system are you cut off the OEM tailpipe and clamped on the side exit tailpipe? Along with some photos of the underside.

 

[papawmark]

is there any functional reason for the black hood?

No….I just like the look.

 

[papawmark]

Just if it's an aftermarket exhaust system are you cut off the OEM tailpipe and clamped on the side exit tailpipe? Along with some photos of the underside.

Toddman45, It’s an easy install….about an hour for me….you cut the oem exhaust right at the inlet side of the muffler….so the muffler and all pipe behind it are gone. New sidekick pipe clamps into the existing oem pipe and almost does a 90 over to just in front of the passenger side rear tire. You have a little play with where you can mount the new hanger. Internally it uses an existing hanger close to the pipe connection with the oem pipe. Super easy if you have access to a vehicle lift.

 

[papawmark]

Hmm ok I guess.
Maybe on a aerodynamic coupe, but on this rolling brick we drive I doubt it would make a difference

LOL…rolling brick? My man you need to take a ride in my lowered (changes the center of gravity), Cobb tuned Mav and you’ll change your mind about that statement I promise…..

 

[papawmark]

Just if it's an aftermarket exhaust system are you cut off the OEM tailpipe and clamped on the side exit tailpipe? Along with some photos of the underside.

Check out this short video…

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