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Sparkchaser · 10-10-2010, 05:59 PM

Hey all,
just been reading lots about the vortex generators etc on trucks. My vehicle is a 1999 Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel 4x4 pickup with a canopy. Current average is abot 17.5 to 18 hand calculated over the past year or so. So, I was wondering if I could improve the aerodynamics of this brick of a truck up front with mods to the front bumper and a hood with a raised scoop area like the old Trans-Ams used to come with- the opening toward the windshield. I'm thinking perhaps this could improve air flow over the windshield, making the windshield have less drag. And the front bumper being larger and very similar to those big 4x4 winch/grill guard bumpers, but maybe angles chosen for better aerodynamics. And of course belly pans disguised as running boards, and spats to smooth airflow over the tires. Any thoughts on this?
Sparkchaser

10-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sparkchaser EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	truck aero mod ideas Hey all, just been reading lots about the vortex generators etc on trucks. My vehicle is a 1999 Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel 4x4 pickup with a canopy. Current average is abot 17.5 to 18 hand calculated over the past year or so. So, I was wondering if I could improve the aerodynamics of this brick of a truck up front with mods to the front bumper and a hood with a raised scoop area like the old Trans-Ams used to come with- the opening toward the windshield. I'm thinking perhaps this could improve air flow over the windshield, making the windshield have less drag. And the front bumper being larger and very similar to those big 4x4 winch/grill guard bumpers, but maybe angles chosen for better aerodynamics. And of course belly pans disguised as running boards, and spats to smooth airflow over the tires. Any thoughts on this? Sparkchaser