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Originally Posted by Xist
We always say that it is virtually impossible for vortex generators to improve anything without engineers and a wind tunnel.
What about a mad scientist with a head for aerodynamics and a wind tunnel? Just idly wondering, if this were done properly, what is the best-case scenario?
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*If we presumed that Mitsubishi engineers investigated every conceivable type of VG,and experimented with number and placement,and arrived with what they did to the Lancer EVO;then all we could say is that if a mad scientist did what they did to the same car,you'd see a 0.006 drag reduction.
*You couldn't say anything else.
*For the types of available VGs that exist,to isolate the best type,the number of them,and placement location for any given car to achieve the maximum effect,I would venture that you'd be looking at $100,000 in wind tunnel time,even at only $500/hr.
*Ferrari spent this much just to refine the C-Pillar winglets of their 599X race car.