Thread: Downforce

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Okay, old timers and Detroit Iron fans. I need help understanding some basic physics as it deals with new (read: ricer) technology.

No flames, please.

I want to put a rear wing or spoiler on my Mustang II. What I'm thinking is something along the lines of the late-model (and '70-73 fastback) Mustang wings. Two things I want to remedy here -- first is that the back end of the car is even uglier than the front (I don't know how it's possible but it happened -- with the stock rear deck it looks like a Monza); the second is that this is a damned light car and any help keeping the rear wheels down is welcome.

I've read the comments about ricer wings and heard all the jokes about ricers putting rear spoilers on FWD cars.

Would a taller wing -- even like those aluminum monstrosities pinned to the backs of lowered 4-door Acuras -- help me get traction from a dig or while accelerating? If so, what would help the most? The standard rear air dam / trunk lid spoiler that came stock on the II and the Camaros of the early 70's, an aluminum ricer wing, or a late-model Mustang spoiler?

Also, I'm open to imaginitive solutions to the ugly @ss end / downforce problem. Pic attached (I hope.)