Front Splitter Question

[Raven]

I've looked at a few different GT500s and have noticed a different front splitter on some. Two of them had what looks like a single blade splitter and one had what is best described as a thicker front splitter, looking like it was about 2-3" overall from top to bottom?

The pics below are not the cars I looked at but do have the splitters I'm talking about.

Were there two different styles installed on the cars back then and if so, what determined whether you get a single blade vs the thicker one (which would seem to be less aerodynamic)?

All three cars I've looked at had the SVT PP so I don't think that's the issue unless maybe someone replaced theirs with a cheaper version?

Just curious.

 

[07 Black Beauty]

The one you're describing as the thicker one is a 3 piece splitter that attaches to the single splitter on the 13/14 Shelby. The 3 piece was added to the 13/14's for extra aero to hit 200mph. The top pic is the factory splitter w/ out the 3 piece Installed

 

[Raven]

The one you're describing as the thicker one is a 3 piece splitter that attaches to the single splitter on the 13/14 Shelby. The 3 piece was added to the 13/14's for extra aero to hit 200mph. The top pic is the factory splitter w/ out the 3 piece Installed

I guess that's why I'm confused because the GT500s I've looked at were all '13s and '14s. Wouldn't all 13's and 14's have the three piece?

 

[03SonicStang]

The three piece splitter was shipped not attached to the car; I assume clearance issues for transportation. I purchased my 13 with 1500 on the clock and the splitter was still in trunk in its plastic....

 

[Raven]

The three piece splitter was shipped not attached to the car; I assume clearance issues for transportation. I purchased my 13 with 1500 on the clock and the splitter was still in trunk in its plastic....

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the information.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

I guess that's why I'm confused because the GT500s I've looked at were all '13s and '14s. Wouldn't all 13's and 14's have the three piece?
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The splitter was in the trunk of the 14 I ordered. It went from the trunk to my basement, & has never been on the car.

 

[Clemson]

After mangling two of them, my car no longer has the 3 piece installed.

 

[07 Black Beauty]

Even @ stock ride height it can scrape if you're not careful. I opted to go with a single piece carbon fiber splitter when my factory splitters got damaged, it looks much nicer and I now have a lot more clearance

 

[biminiLX]

Even @ stock ride height it can scrape if you're not careful. I opted to go with a single piece carbon fiber splitter when my factory splitters got damaged, it looks much nicer and I now have a lot more clearance

I have the SS CF splitter but want a skid plate made before I install, if I do. I think the 3-piece looks best but yes it's tough to keep clean. Buy a spare while you can, seriously.
-J

 

[Dinosgt]

I have the SS CF splitter but want a skid plate made before I install, if I do. I think the 3-piece looks best but yes it's tough to keep clean. Buy a spare while you can, seriously.
-J

This.... I ended up buying a spare lower and just leaving it in the box after lunching my lower on a dip in a parking lot. The factory 3 piece is cool, but once you add springs for a drop it's basically over for that sucker. I just run the factory top splitter to avoid the heartache.


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[WVTrakPak]

Optional brake cooling splitter........


Well not an opinion from Ford but it should have been.

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