Should I add a front bumper air dam?

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Should I add a front bumper air dam?

Jacob84
Good afternoon guys, as a lot of y'all have much more knowledge of our trucks and wisdom than I do I'd like y'all's opinion.

I have an air dam off of a 95 f150, well actually the entire bumper but I'm not concerned with the bumper. So my question is- Is it worth it to put an air dam/chin spoiler on our trucks? Any noticable mpg, cooling, other benefits? The OEMs do it so there has to be a reason.

I don't even know if the 95 one will be remotely close to fitting, but in general, is the concept worth testing?
Jacob,
84 F150 base model, New 95 roller 351w with 5.0 ho roller cam, Summit Racing Max EFI 500, and other toys, MSD DIS, C6 trans, 9 inch rear 3.50, reg cab, long bed, 4x4. 33s, 2.5" Rough Country lift.
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Re: Should I add a front bumper air dam?

Gary Lewis
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It won't hurt.  Ford actually had a really small one on some of the trucks which were supposed to get better MPG, but it was only ~1" tall and I doubt did much.  However, I don't think the later one will fit.  I tried one from a '95 truck and it didn't come close to fitting.  But perhaps you will find one that will?
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