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Old 03-21-2020, 02:21 AM   #17 (permalink)
ChazInMT
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Sorry, but it seems to me like you are focused on something that isn't going to have a real significant impact. Why would you not just get the best brake parts possible and rely on a basic scoop thing under the car to try and direct air through the rotor area. I really don't think any fan induced ventilation is going to get a lot of cooling CFM over the brakes. It would seem tires, weight distribution, and suspension set up would be your focus to go faster after you have the engine and gear box optimized. Keep in mind that drag is created when you cause the air to move, the more you make it move, the more energy it takes. Focus on "flow separation" and pressure areas is like debating how to best tie your shoe laces to go the fastest you can for a run. You have a balance that needs to be found between downforce and aero drag. You need the downforce for cornering and acceleration if you have a high enough horsepower driveline. But aero isn't really going to matter til you get into speeds over 130mph.
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