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#51
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Originally Posted by luiml73
So if I dont spend atleast $100 on a efan, it wont do the job correctly. I'm just tying to get the facts.
how about this
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...&part=MRG-1988
how about this
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...&part=MRG-1988
Dude, you have a really nice car, do you want to trust it to a 37 dollar Ebay special E-Fan? I wouldnt. Spend the money and get a good fan like a Black Magic, or something like that. OR get an OEM one that fits your car as the other poster said. Dont trust your investment to some junk-*** fan..
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what if someone were to wire in an amplifier capacitor at 1Farad? not sure if it would "pop" / burn the fan motor, but it would definitely NOT put any strain on the electrical system of the car... I was thinking about doing this myself. just need to get all the components.
1: HIGH CFM fan
2: Thermo-switch set at 210* (i think that's where it should be about)
3: 1Farad Capacitor from my local audio shop
though some different wiring could turn the fan on at 200* and then just ramp up the voltage to the fan rather than an instant on. i think basically that would involve a cap, a LARGE resistor, a high tollerance MosFet to control the setup... sorry just kinda thinking out loud.
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1: HIGH CFM fan
2: Thermo-switch set at 210* (i think that's where it should be about)
3: 1Farad Capacitor from my local audio shop
though some different wiring could turn the fan on at 200* and then just ramp up the voltage to the fan rather than an instant on. i think basically that would involve a cap, a LARGE resistor, a high tollerance MosFet to control the setup... sorry just kinda thinking out loud.
TR
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If i'm not mistaken, and/or drunk, Power is Power. Anytime your want to convert one form of power to the other, your going to LOSE power. Putting and E-FAN in will put less strain on your mechanical power, (from the eccentric shaft), but will put more demand on your alternator, (exceeding the original mechanical demand). Since your alternator is driven mechanically, now you have made up for the original, "less demand" on your engine, with "more" demand on your engine to run your alternator. I think Aaron Cake's page describes this in detail.
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Except for the fact tht the fan is on a thermostat, so the only time its running is when your stopped or going very slowly. When your actually moving, when you usually need power, the fan will be off which = 0 power loss.
Even the stock clutch fan takes some power when its slipping, all be it very little.
Even the stock clutch fan takes some power when its slipping, all be it very little.
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I have an e fan from a escort it works great I have it on a thermo that kick on at my set temp so when I turn the car on it don't suck down my battery and I have a back up override on it I love it but down side it eats up alternators for dinner so know my next investment is a fd alternator
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I'm going with this one fellas. I'll let you guys now how it works out.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=300593
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=300593
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Originally Posted by luiml73
I'm going with this one fellas. I'll let you guys now how it works out.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=300593
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=300593
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Originally Posted by takahashiRyosukeFC3S
what if someone were to wire in an amplifier capacitor at 1Farad? not sure if it would "pop" / burn the fan motor, but it would definitely NOT put any strain on the electrical system of the car... I was thinking about doing this myself. just need to get all the components.
though some different wiring could turn the fan on at 200* and then just ramp up the voltage to the fan rather than an instant on. i think basically that would involve a cap, a LARGE resistor, a high tollerance MosFet to control the setup... sorry just kinda thinking out loud.
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However by the time you have figured this all out, burnt out a bunch of expensive MOSFETs and overheated several times you're really going to wish you just stuck with the stock fan...
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BTW: This is the answer I was looking for.
The FAL black magic fan is a rip off, had one, sold it.
I use a Mr.Gasket 16" shielded fan on a simple DIY sheet aluminum shroud, pics/info here:
http://pengaru.com/~swivel/cars/rx-7/pics/07-23-2004/
works fine, was cheap (less than half the black magic price), has a perfect fit, and the whole thing with the shroud is significantly lighter than the black magic fan - especially if you use the big assed steel mounts that come with the black magic fan.
BTW, the mr. gasket is simply a resold revcor generic fan, you get the exact same fan from other companies like BeCool for significantly more $$, same box and all just different brand/art on the box.
I use a Mr.Gasket 16" shielded fan on a simple DIY sheet aluminum shroud, pics/info here:
http://pengaru.com/~swivel/cars/rx-7/pics/07-23-2004/
works fine, was cheap (less than half the black magic price), has a perfect fit, and the whole thing with the shroud is significantly lighter than the black magic fan - especially if you use the big assed steel mounts that come with the black magic fan.
BTW, the mr. gasket is simply a resold revcor generic fan, you get the exact same fan from other companies like BeCool for significantly more $$, same box and all just different brand/art on the box.
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i just finished reading Aarons e-fan write up but i got lost ...please correct me if i am wrong because i am going e-fan too
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
2-must have a shroud
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
2-must have a shroud
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
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my input.
i got an efan out of a Lumina Minivan for free and for whatever act of god, it was the same height as our radiator and about the same width. I have a thermstat control im going to wire in soon, but i have been using a switch and just leaving it on all the time. the fan is quite large and flows great. it actaully spins the little stock efan on the other side of the rad. from how much air its pulling. i like having the room. Everything is easier, especailly considering i work on the car more than i drive it. so, if done right, the benefiets, to me, are worth it, i still have the clutch and fan sitting in the basement if i ever need them, but more than likely, ill be fine.
i got an efan out of a Lumina Minivan for free and for whatever act of god, it was the same height as our radiator and about the same width. I have a thermstat control im going to wire in soon, but i have been using a switch and just leaving it on all the time. the fan is quite large and flows great. it actaully spins the little stock efan on the other side of the rad. from how much air its pulling. i like having the room. Everything is easier, especailly considering i work on the car more than i drive it. so, if done right, the benefiets, to me, are worth it, i still have the clutch and fan sitting in the basement if i ever need them, but more than likely, ill be fine.
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Originally Posted by El Nene 7
i just finished reading Aarons e-fan write up but i got lost ...please correct me if i am wrong because i am going e-fan too
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
2-must have a shroud
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
2-must have a shroud
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
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DAMN what happened to pengaru? (vito)
i havent seen him post on here in years
i havent seen him post on here in years
I'm still lingering around, just been busy with work... apparently you've owned and sold an fd in the mean time and are currently reacquiring the white T2 we picked up in VA?
That T2 was pretty nice
#69
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Originally Posted by El Nene 7
i just finished reading Aarons e-fan write up but i got lost ...please correct me if i am wrong because i am going e-fan too
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
2-must have a shroud
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
2-must have a shroud
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
I still think it's a better approach to just find the cheapest fan that meets your CFM and dimensional requirements and just fab together a sheet metal shroud, it will likely be cheaper than the FAL Black Magic fan in the end, lighter, and a cleaner install.
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Originally Posted by El Nene 7
i just finished reading Aarons e-fan write up but i got lost ...please correct me if i am wrong because i am going e-fan too
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
1-fan must be atleast 2500cfm
Originally Posted by El Nene 7
2-must have a shroud
Originally Posted by El Nene 7
3- electonics...dont know crap about-i need what voltage fan to get what amps so on so forth
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
i just bough my griffin aluminum rad so now i need a fan i am also going with 16" fan because the rad core is 17"
#71
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Originally Posted by pengarufoo
I still think it's a better approach to just find the cheapest fan that meets your CFM and dimensional requirements and just fab together a sheet metal shroud, it will likely be cheaper than the FAL Black Magic fan in the end, lighter, and a cleaner install.