Could These Mods Be a Disaster for Aerodynamics? Experts Weigh In!"

[Timothyd]

I saw the Air Design kits people display on this sight, namely the front lower spoiler and the tailgate spoiler. They look great! However, me having a fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering mind, I wonder about the aerodynamics of these mods. I am fully aware that any change in performance, most easily measured in MPG would be VERY MINIMAL and probably not even measurable; and therefore definitely not worth buying kits like these for the reason of improving aerodynamic performance.
However as i mentioned, i am really just curious, and wondering what you guys think; Does anyone think either of these mods would IN THEORY improve or hinder aerodynamic performance in terms of MPG however small the gain or loss?

my own personal thought is the splitter could theoretically positively affect performance acting as a tiny air dam for the underside which typically helps with larger trucks, but the tailgate spoiler creates a larger surface area on the back profile face of the truck increasing low pressure volume which increases drag... they do look neat though!

You'll notice a slight improvement when you hit 130mph

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[James K]

I saw the Air Design kits people display on this sight, namely the front lower spoiler and the tailgate spoiler. They look great! However, me having a fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering mind, I wonder about the aerodynamics of these mods. I am fully aware that any change in performance, most easily measured in MPG would be VERY MINIMAL and probably not even measurable; and therefore definitely not worth buying kits like these for the reason of improving aerodynamic performance.
However as i mentioned, i am really just curious, and wondering what you guys think; Does anyone think either of these mods would IN THEORY improve or hinder aerodynamic performance in terms of MPG however small the gain or loss?

my own personal thought is the splitter could theoretically positively affect performance acting as a tiny air dam for the underside which typically helps with larger trucks, but the tailgate spoiler creates a larger surface area on the back profile face of the truck increasing low pressure volume which increases drag... they do look neat though!

On some vehicles an air dam can reduce some drag and might even result in some minor MPG improvement but our Mavericks are pretty clean on the underside, so you will not gain much. Rear spoilers are made to increase downforce, not areo efficiency. If you track-day your truck, you might see some lap time improvement, but it will be minimal at best.

 

[Bwicka]

Chrome it , it always works!
Adds HP every time !
I believe minimal drag and minimal lap time improvement , and thats if its slammed , on stickies with a built turbo and tune , sway bars etc…
But if its the look you want its worth it to you.
Your truck , pick YOUR mods.

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