ideas for getting air to radiator?
11-13-01, 10:16 PM
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ideas for getting air to radiator?
I have a fmic with the fluidyne radiator, and would like to get more air to the radiator. I have been trying to formulate a plan to direct more air to the radiator with a scoop or some sort of a duct, but haven't had too much success. Anyone else have any ideas to direct more air toward the radiator? I use my haltech to keep the fans on all the time and that works great, but its when I keep it in high rpms for long periods of time that the temps start to get a little too high for me.
11-13-01, 11:18 PM
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Re: ideas for getting air to radiator?
Originally posted by 94touring
I have a fmic with the fluidyne radiator, and would like to get more air to the radiator. I have been trying to formulate a plan to direct more air to the radiator with a scoop or some sort of a duct, but haven't had too much success. Anyone else have any ideas to direct more air toward the radiator? I use my haltech to keep the fans on all the time and that works great, but its when I keep it in high rpms for long periods of time that the temps start to get a little too high for me.
I have a fmic with the fluidyne radiator, and would like to get more air to the radiator. I have been trying to formulate a plan to direct more air to the radiator with a scoop or some sort of a duct, but haven't had too much success. Anyone else have any ideas to direct more air toward the radiator? I use my haltech to keep the fans on all the time and that works great, but its when I keep it in high rpms for long periods of time that the temps start to get a little too high for me.
11-14-01, 06:19 AM
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94touring- I'd try adding those aluminum side pieces, and also sealing all areas around the radiator. Basically just make sure that ANY air that goes through the front center section of your front end flows through the radiator. Kevin Wyum way back in the day, just taped off all the sides of his radiator, and he noticed such an improvement he didn't even upgrade his radiator.
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I have a Blitz FMIC with the M2 large radiator and AC still intact and working. Need it here in Houston. My temps are only about 3-5 higher while driving slowly with the fans off. High speeds on the road the temps are fine. I use the fans only for stop and go and when racing.
Remove the two plastic inserts on both sides of the radiator inlet.
Then make aluminum blocking plates for the sides. Plug up any openings around the radiator with large pieces of foam rubber glued in. Do the same for any place air can leak past the IC but not go through the radiator.
Remove the two plastic inserts on both sides of the radiator inlet.
Then make aluminum blocking plates for the sides. Plug up any openings around the radiator with large pieces of foam rubber glued in. Do the same for any place air can leak past the IC but not go through the radiator.
