Velossatech Air Scoop

[RCMUSTANG]

So, I run one of these intake air scoops on my Fusion Sport with good results. I asked VelossaTech if they were considering making one for the Ranger. They said they would need someone in Florida to let them use their truck to develop one. If you're interested contact them and tell them I put the word out. It turns the stock air box into a true cold air setup as the intake scoop will mount somewhere in the grille and direct the air to the airbox inlet. Contrary to what people think the air does not enter the stock inlet between the hood and headlights/grille. There is a rubber seal on the hood. It comes up an opening in the radiator cover tumbles around till it moves over to the inlet.

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[Allen_rubin]

I ran one on my Focus ST, was waiting for someone to ask them lol

 

[RCMUSTANG]

I bought the first one for the 2.7 Fusion and it didn't fit. Partly helped them with the redesign.

 

[RNS]

Do you happen to know a local to south FL that has a ranger?
They are still looking for someone to help them out!

 

[SN13]

Do you happen to know a local to south FL that has a ranger?
They are still looking for someone to help them out!

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[chasvs]

Do you happen to know a local to south FL that has a ranger?
They are still looking for someone to help them out!

There's a Florida 5G Ranger Facebook page they can check for a volunteer!

 

[RCMUSTANG]

There are already a couple of people that reached out to me and said they were contacting them.

 

[13 Second Ranger]

Paging @13 Second Ranger

I have been in contact with them and will be bringing the truck to them Tuesday I believe. Thank you

 

[Sandman Ranger]

Do cell phones have cameras?
Posted pictures of subject help.
Otherwise I think up Carbon Fiber designed intakes in my head while reading. Costly.

 

[Roofhopper]

https://www.velossatechdesign.com/products/2016-2018-focus-rs-big-mouth-ram-air-intake-kit
something like this

 

[kieefer]

I’d be digging one of these.

Looks to me like the stock set up could use some improvement.

 

[Rviator]

Just some FYI from a mechanical engineer who retired from a major aerospace company. (I defer to Phil for things automotive) At a casual glance it looks like Ford did a fine job on the inlet. For a ground vehicle you want a convoluted air path so the bends in the airflow discharge most of the debris, ie sand, dust bugs etc, that would otherwise be directed to the engine. The debris is flung out of the air path as it is heavier than the air and cannot make the turns. With a straight path the air filter will clog quickly.
But if you like it get it.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Just some FYI from a mechanical engineer who retired from a major aerospace company. (I defer to Phil for things automotive) At a casual glance it looks like Ford did a fine job on the inlet. For a ground vehicle you want a convoluted air path so the bends in the airflow discharge most of the debris, ie sand, dust bugs etc, that would otherwise be directed to the engine. The debris is flung out of the air path as it is heavier than the air and cannot make the turns. With a straight path the air filter will clog quickly.
But if you like it get it.

Hi Doug,

You are spot on wrt the dirt, in fact the off road teams use a cyclone type of filter arrangement and it is very effective as it spins the dirty air and the dirt is flung to the outside and collected at the bottom of the unit....When you change the induction system it may be of benefit, ie the drag strip. However for off highway, it may be a liability, particularly water ingestion, with dire consequences.

During development of the 7.3l V8 Turbo diesel in the HD F250 through F450, we had a water ingestion problem that resulted in blowing the crankshaft through the oi lpan due to hydraulic locking. We had to redesign the intake system and add a turn and a baffle, which fixed the problem and it passed the water ingestion testing afterwards. crank through the oil pan is a very messy cleanup and one very toasted prototype motors...

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Rviator]

You are spot on wrt the dirt, in fact the off road teams use a cyclone type of filter arrangement and it is very effective as it spins the dirty air and the dirt is flung to the outside and collected at the bottom of the unit....When you change the induction system it may be of benefit, ie the drag strip. However for off highway, it may be a liability, particularly water ingestion, with dire consequences.

During development of the 7.3l V8 Turbo diesel in the HD F250 through F450, we had a water ingestion problem that resulted in blowing the crankshaft through the oi lpan due to hydraulic locking. We had to redesign the intake system and add a turn and a baffle, which fixed the problem and it passed the water ingestion testing afterwards. crank through the oil pan is a very messy cleanup and one very toasted prototype motors...

Thanks Phil. Quick comment on both paragraphs. In aerospace we call the cyclone filter arrangement a particle separator, used in inlets for many things. Companies specialize in the design and build of them.
2nd paragraph, I bought an early F-450 SD 7.3 after the 98/99 re-design. At first, from what I recall, the inlet was in the wheel well but it was picking up debris (possibly the water you allude to?) so there was a TSB to move it fwd just behind a solid panel in the front grill. The inlet duct was made small to squeeze thru an opening in the radiator support. Many folks on the forum cut a hole in the solid plastic panel as the inlet was only a 1/2" inch or so behind it. Some had issues with debris being sucked into their now direct inlet path. I cut my hole just below the inlet snout so the air had to turn vertically to enter. Never had a problem.

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