My version of GT500 Front brake ducts (3")

[Birdman]

Here is my version of what the brake cooling ducts should be on the 07 & 08 GT500

I used a 2-5/8” ID ( 2-7/8 OD) aluminum tube and cut it to match the existing angle of the front grille. Then made a flange out of 1/8” Aluminum and welded it to the tube .Next I sanded and polished the flange .




After drilling a 3” hole where the existing factory ducts are I inserted the new inlet duct from the front side.



I then fabbed a backing plate to again match the grill angle and hold the tube in place.




Now I installed the brake cooling backing plates that I purchased from (Bruce) ac427Cobra @ SVTP

These are designed to direct the cool air into the center of the rotor to cool both the rotor and the bearings.





Next I installed the new 3” hoses from the from inlet to the new backing plates.




(Note :: the only thing I still have to do is to install an inlet debris screen inside the new tube which I plan to do shortly.)

(This required a lot of time to do and is not something that I could or would do again in the future as a service . I just posted it to share it with everyone .)



PS: These 3" full size ducts flow at least 72% more air than the 2-1/2" Shelby or FRPP kit.
Thanks ,
George.........

[BADBOY500]

Real fine job!!!!!!!I know the time things like this can take........Some are easy...some not......This looks time consuming.....But I think your time was well spent.....

BB.

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by BADBOY500

Real fine job!!!!!!!I know the time things like this can take........Some are easy...some not......This looks time consuming.....But I think your time was well spent.....

BB.

Thanks Dave I appreciate your thoughts.

[FordRocks1]

So,when will you start to take orders????LOL!!! I see that you took time and effort,I bet you can make some serious $$$$$

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by FordRocks1

So,when will you start to take orders????LOL!!! I see that you took time and effort,I bet you can make some serious $$$$$

He's only making one more... for ME!!!

[Johnny Dangerously]

G,

If you want, I can ask around & see what it would take to go into production.

K

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerously

G,

If you want, I can ask around & see what it would take to go into production.

K

Sold exclusively at the BVM store!!

[Orf]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerously

G,

If you want, I can ask around & see what it would take to go into production.

K

The fab shop I use to manufacture parts for my business could probably crank out those grille inserts in no time. The flange could be CNC'd to get the curves and angles right.

The rest is off the shelf stuff.

Wouldn't be difficult to to mass produce.

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by Orf

The fab shop I use to manufacture parts for my business could probably crank out those grille inserts in no time. The flange could be CNC'd to get the curves and angles right.

The rest is off the shelf stuff.

Wouldn't be difficult to to mass produce.

I am currently looking into the setup costs to make the flanges the rest is easy.
Orf I'll call you later on this.

[07shelby gt]

VERY NICE!Hook us up!I would love to add that to my car.

[FordRocks1]

NOOOO!!!!!! ME 2 me 2 me 2 me 2!!!!! I think those are awesome looking!!!!

[JTB]

Fantastic work!

I think yours is nicer than the FR kit.

Well done!

[Boston Mike]

+1 nice mod

[Birdman]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[Orf]

Yup. I'm guilty of one of the seven deadly sins: Envy.

[mrfarmdog]

Sign me up for the final product when it comes out!

[jayIII]

Originally Posted by mrfarmdog

Sign me up for the final product when it comes out!

Me too Me too!!!

[frydguy79]

so what kind of dough are we looking at thru the store?

[Joe G]

I asked a long time ago. At the time Birdman said this was a one-off mod for himself only.


If he chooses to offer these, the Mafia Store will certainly carry them.

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[Johnny Dangerously]

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