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Jul 23, 2007 | 12:31 AM

rotormart

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better air flow

hi guys iam thinking about removing the air con out of my fd and putting another 2 fans in its place for better air flow over the rad.has anybody out ther done this and is it worth doing.

Jul 23, 2007 | 07:59 AM

DaveW

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Originally Posted by rotormart

hi guys iam thinking about removing the air con out of my fd and putting another 2 fans in its place for better air flow over the rad.has anybody out ther done this and is it worth doing.

IMO, the 2 stock fans do just fine at slow speeds, and at high speeds, more fans in the air stream will just block air flow.

Dave

Jul 23, 2007 | 08:15 AM

BigWillieStyles

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vented bonnet will increase speeds of airflow plus increase speed of airflow through intercooler

Jul 23, 2007 | 09:49 AM

rotormart

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thanks guys i dont think ill bother then

Jul 23, 2007 | 11:27 AM

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Spend some time gluing thick (3cm X 3cm) foam in all the areas around your radiator. Perfecting the ducting goes a very long way toward improving airflow.