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I think I'm up to 6 or 7 evo splitters that I've built/am building.
Not to toot my own horn but I've got it down to a science. Whole package weighs in under 14lbs including all mounting brackets and hardware. Mounts to the chassis at 8 points. Hoping to have a few common designs CFD validated in the next year.
My advice, never mount a splitter to the bumper cover. They're not structural body panels. Don't get caught up in the dispute over rods vs cables, the only people that can validate that concern are guys chasing track records, there's way more important fish to fry. With that said, I like the PA rods; they work well and at a very consumer conscience price.
Voltex stuff works well but you have to remember than design is over 10 years old now, there's definitely more effective aero out there, especially for the price.
I think I'm up to 6 or 7 evo splitters that I've built/am building.
Not to toot my own horn but I've got it down to a science. Whole package weighs in under 14lbs including all mounting brackets and hardware. Mounts to the chassis at 8 points. Hoping to have a few common designs CFD validated in the next year.
My advice, never mount a splitter to the bumper cover. They're not structural body panels. Don't get caught up in the dispute over rods vs cables, the only people that can validate that concern are guys chasing track records, there's way more important fish to fry. With that said, I like the PA rods; they work well and at a very consumer conscience price.
Voltex stuff works well but you have to remember than design is over 10 years old now, there's definitely more effective aero out there, especially for the price.
Looks really good!! Couple questions.
Where did you get that large a diffuser, and those large "washer" rivets?
(rivets look like they would be good for attaching my 2 sheets together)
Plan on using those diffusers for brake cooling at all?
I see 4 mounting point, where are the other 4 connected?
I thought above (in this thread), someone had mentioned cables
could be better when you slam the front into the ground (at some point), the
cables would give?
How many beers has the splitter air dam saved you from knocking off the counter?
Where did you get that large a diffuser, and those large "washer" rivets? McMaster is probably my favorite site ever: https://www.mcmaster.com/rivets/rive...-blind-rivets/ (the link isn't working but look for large-diameter rivets)
(rivets look like they would be good for attaching my 2 sheets together)
Plan on using those diffusers for brake cooling at all? Not at the moment, I'm working on something like this for Gen 6 mustangs but I don't think it's needed that badly on evos. Good basic stuff goes a long way (up to 400whp ish, beyond that you should be looking at a proper aftermarket brake kit)
I see 4 mounting point, where are the other 4 connected? Pics are below but there are 6 steel brackets, 2 that come straight down from the core support behind the intercooler, 2 come down from the outsides of the frame rails, and 2 at the very back that attach the rear to the subframe. The last two points are the front rods that are attached to brackets which bolt to where the crash bar bolts up. So 8 brackets total but two of them are connected to the splitter via support rods.
I thought above (in this thread), someone had mentioned cables
could be better when you slam the front into the ground (at some point), the
cables would give? Plain and simple, cables suck to work with. Getting the same amount of tension on both cables is annoying and they don't really support the weight, they just let it hang.They're annoying to build properly and all said and done, after buying proper crimpers for the ferrules they're not any cheaper than rods. As for your point about having some give, I use Professional Awesome rods, they're made from a carbon composite material that is extremely strong in tensile loads (pulling apart) but has lots of give in compression, so they provide plenty of flex for the front of the splitter should it run aground.
How many beers has the splitter air dam saved you from knocking off the counter? I'd have to stop drinking in order to count
Thanks! Questions answered in red. Picture below shows the 6 brackets up front. I don't have any of the two that hold up the rear.
Last edited by Ayoustin; Apr 13, 2020 at 09:36 PM.
Thanks! Questions answered in red. Picture below shows the 6 brackets up front. I don't have any of the two that hold up the rear.
Thanks for the replies. Hoping to get back on this next week, had to do some work on the tow rig.
Corona "vaca" really getting me lots of time to work on stuff. Unfortunately, the flip side is my local
track will probably be closed all summer.
McMaster is 12 miles right down the highway from me, but they are not doing will-calls right now.
To go along with the whole splitter rod discussion I came across these which look pretty but are probably heavier than the CF rods. They definitely have some travel built in... https://www.fullytorquedracing.com/a...port-rods.html
Just got an email from Dan at Professional Awesome. They are willing to cut a splitter for me and ship to CA. I'll be adding a set of their rods. Finally! So stoked. $425-475 shipped, if anyone is interested.
Just got an email from Dan art Professional Awesome. They are willing to cut a splitter for me and ship to CA. I'll be adding a set of their rods. Finally! So stoked. $425-475 shipped, if anyone is interested.
It's made from birch, whichever thickness they typically use. A lof of money for a plywood splitter? Well.. maybe... except I don't have a way to cut a decent one here at home. Also, starngely enough, I can't find a sheet of birch plywood anywhere in my town. Anyway....Once they get it to me and I have the correct shape, etc then I *should* be able to replicate it for future, additional pieces. I'm looking at it as an investment. Plus, I literally have no other options
Depending on how far back it goes will determine if you will need to do so. I offer an exhaust relief as an option on my splitters for this exact reason.
Need a "racefab pan" option too lol. Had to make some interesting cuts around that. Also included the TRE cooler on the trans as part of the driver side "tunnel" so it gets plenty of air.
Tis the evolution lol. Started with plywood, moved to 3 or 4 versions of alumalite and now on carbon/fiberglass haha. If you find the combo shape that works realitivally well, you may want to have someone try a carbon copy just to offer that option since it's not like you need to stock them. Would give you the rounded front and other liberties as well.
