Boss 302 Trans Am Front Brake Cooling

[stonecoldtx]

Hi, All--

I am in the process of installing a Ford Racing 5.0L "Coyote" crate engine into my 70 Mustang coupe, and part of that process includes the installation of the Ford Racing Controls Pack, which includes an Airbox from a 2011 Mustang GT.

The Ford Racing instructions state that you must use that airbox, but even if I cut out an area in the right front apron and figure a way to mount it, there just isn't room.

So, I've got an airbox from a 2006 Mustang GT, and if I cut the bottom out of it, I think I can create a structure in the right front apron area to mount it.

Now--the question is, how to get cold air to it; since this is a 70 Mustang, I've looked at the fender extensions, and there are two screws that hold a little plastic plate in at the area where the 69 headlights were. The fender has no opening that corresponds to that area, but I was thinking that I could cut that part out and install some black screening in the fender extension to provide cold air.

My memory isn't what it used to be, but it seems like I remember that the Boss 302 Trans Am cars had done this and had ducts for front brake cooling that they used.

Does anybody know anything about this? Am I just imagining this, or was it done?

If it was done, does anybody have any pictures of this? Or, better yet, a location where I could purchase the ducting parts?

Any information or assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[22GT]

Hmmmm…

[Roddster]

The BOSS 302 Registry

[stonecoldtx]

Originally Posted by Roddster

The BOSS 302 Registry

Thanks!

Well, it appears I was right about the cars having front brake ducting, but not about where they obtained the cold air . . . looks like it's coming from right behind the bumper, not from the fender extension.

Ah, well--guess I'll figure something out to make it work!

[1966ford]

You might be able to modify the brake ducting shown at the beginning of this thread The 1965-1968 Mustang vintage racing thread - Corner-Carvers Forums which can be purchased here "Cobra Automotive" brakes, suspensions & steering parts .

[22GT]

It doesn't matter much where the air enters the duct, it matters that the duct blows into the brake. The ambient pressure on a duct behind the valence panel is about the same as if you cut a hole through it. Having air forced into the brake, rather than simply swirling around the wheel, is what matters.

[beechkid]

My memory is not clear on that particular car but, it was very common to have cold air intakes (brakes & carb) placed just behind/slightly below the front apron...typically within 6" of the ground which is the coolest air temp