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Old 02-26-2022, 10:18 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Plush1992 View Post
I can definitely test out a half tonneau cover. Looking at the pic I posted you are definitely right, it is not gapeless and would still have turbelance.

So are you saying that having what is in the pic you sent would be ideal because it would still keep that rolling ball of air in the bed but would allow other air to pass over seamlessly. (Of course a full boat tail is deal)

I seen one guy years ago did a kamback on his ranger, off the cab, but he couldn't get it quite right and it only caused drag
"Ideal" can only be defined in the context of what you are comfortable doing to your own truck, how you plan to use it, how much time and money you want to spend, and what results you actually want. You need to nail those down first. In fact, "optimized" is the better word, and what OEMs typically use to describe the process of aerodynamic development.

I started a website a couple weeks ago. You might find these useful:
A Practical Guide to Aerodynamic Modification
Tuft Testing: A How-To Manual
External Mirror Removal
I'll be updating it with more on my truck as I test things this spring.
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