Velossa Tech Design Big Mouth for 2019+ Ranger

[Racket]

Hey Brandon…i haven’t noticed any sound difference from stock. Also…no CAI either…just the VelossaTech and aFepower *plastic inlets.
https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-13056sr-magnum-force-cold-air-intake-system-scoop-red

The AfE is by appearance a better constructed component than the Ford part and uses all the area that for whatever reason Ford blocked off but it didn't change any performance I could detect it has mileage I could measure. I didn't measure or track temperatures.

Today I still average higher average MPG's than before getting one even after raising the front a little and installing the Mishimoto IC pipes. My Unleashed tune has been updated a couple times so I can't say if that's contributed.

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[pull string get cookies]

Well since not many long term Velossa users are saying much, I went ahead and bought one. Will report back if anything changes even in the slightest bit, even if placebo or not. Guess we will see.

Any findings to share?

 

[halligan1201]

Any findings to share?

I've not seen a bit of difference in MPG or performance bit it looks cool

 

[RANGER_MARC]

The thing is, it with so many factors in play (Drive or Sport? How fast? Stop and go traffic? Freeway? Auto-Start/Stop? Leveling Lift? Tires stock or custom? Like to punch the turbo? Tuned engine?), I cannot really say whether the Big Mouth has helped with mileage or not. Still, I do not regret getting one. It looks cool, and it can't hurt...

 

[Racket]

I've not seen a bit of difference in MPG or performance bit it looks cool

The owner reached out to me when they introduced an RGB lighted option to see if there was interest but the response was nah.

I know 'raptor' grill lights are trendy for some but I see that as a fad. The outside opening on the VT can be swapped out (color) and all I'd ever do is wrap or paint that if I cared.

The basic premise is that increasing pressure (at highway speeds) at the intake plenum simulates operating at lower altitude. At cruising speed HP and torque aren't as much a concern.

 

[Msfitoy]

I'm cautiously optimistic but the verdict is still out...I haven't had a chance to track highway speeds trips where the ram effect would come into play...although, coincidentally I noticed a couple MPG jump recently but it's most likely due to winter blend change over to summer?

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Also makes no sense why the 1/2in hump between the cowl air hole and the snorkel which narrows the airflow space between the hood and the cowl down to a measly 1/2in slit. It’s there to keep any intake noise down, same as other manufacturers building resonators into the airflow path. Ford just build it into the design of the cowl vs making it flat. So I remedied that with some kydex.

What is underneath that section of kydex? Do you think it would be possible with a heat gun to massage the OEM plastic down rather than cutting?

 

[Racket]

I'm cautiously optimistic but the verdict is still out...I haven't had a chance to track highway speeds trips where the ram effect would come into play...although, coincidentally I noticed a couple MPG jump recently but it's most likely due to winter blend change over to summer?

Wait, y'all on summer has already?

Edit: summer GAS

 

[halligan1201]

The owner reached out to me when they introduced an RGB lighted option to see if there was interest but the response was nah.

I know 'raptor' grill lights are trendy for some but I see that as a fad. The outside opening on the VT can be swapped out (color) and all I'd ever do is wrap or paint that if I cared.

The basic premise is that increasing pressure (at highway speeds) at the intake plenum simulates operating at lower altitude. At cruising speed HP and torque aren't as much a concern.

Yeah I understood the premise when I ordered it (actually had it for a few months before the truck showed up lol).

I saw that they have LED for other cars. Not my style but I'm sure there's a market out there for them. They look cool on the Kia Stinger - double Big Mouths!

 

[MXGOLF]

I have a question? Will these work with the LED Grille Lights? I think they will block the opening.

Thanks

 

[importfighter01]

What is underneath that section of kydex? Do you think it would be possible with a heat gun to massage the OEM plastic down rather than cutting?

There is some structural metal and airspace. Given the thick nature of the OEM plastic, I don’t think heat gun will make it malleable like kydex vs just burning / melting it. Also given the bulbous nature of the hump I don’t know how well it would flatten.

 

[landiscarrier]

Any findings to share?

Like others have said....I've had mine installed for about a yeah and a half and have not noticed any difference with performance or MPG's.

 

[Msfitoy]

Wait, y'all on summer has already?

70F yesterday... ?

 

[JDowns]

A simple way to test if these are beneficial or not would be to use two temperature probes to measure both external and internal temps. Data log both with and without the scoop. If its beneficial you should see the internal temps normalize towards external temps showing that more cold air is being pulled in towards the air box.

I'm naturally skeptical to any gains. CAFE Standards and MPG gains would be a key area for any auto manufacturer. If a simple low cost plastic scoop could increase the MPG by over 10% then I'm sure Ford's engineers would have implemented such a feature. The way the front grill is designed already acts like a big air scoop considering the baffles and hood seals. Any excess pressure build up just forces air up the intake and around the gaps in the hood release.

I just finished a prototype the other day for giggles and have about 6 hours left of printing. Time permitting I'll probably put together a couple of SHT31-D Temp/Humidity sensors with a simple microcontroller and data log a few scenarios with and without a scoop. Would be an interesting experiment.

Simple (3) piece design to cut down on print times. Uses heat pressed threaded inserts from Penn Engineering and stainless hardware. Also mounts directly to the shield/shroud panel.

 

[Trigganometry]

If anything it puts positive pressure on the CAI. If you look at the hood you’ll see gasket material that acts like a seal for the factory system. All the VT is doing is forcing more directed air into this path the factory has already setup.

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