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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 11 2006, 10:03 PM

This is my latest acquisition, picking up this weekend.
25row mocal
1600cfm fan with custom shroud.

Now to decide on mounting.

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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 11 2006, 10:04 PM

and flip side

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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 11 2006, 11:00 PM

So here is my idea. Fan pushes air through the cooler
Cut multiple 3inch holes in trunk floor, to size of cooler. Place cooler face down so fan can push air through the cooler to the bottom of the car. This area should be a negative pressure area to help draw air through cooler plus the push of the fan. Open all rubber plugs in front valence area in front of front trunk. Open corresponding area in front valence under front bumper.
Place either ducting from front trunk bulkhead or just use something like wooden spare tire cover to seal bottom area of the trunk from upper area. Sealing bottom area into a fresh air chamber forcing air through cooler and out bottom of trunk.

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Posted by: trekkor Jan 11 2006, 11:18 PM

Looks like you will have no trouble keeping cool this summer

There's a good chance that you won't even turn that fan on.

On cold days, I block off all but 2 front valance holes for air flow.

Nice!

KT

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 11 2006, 11:27 PM

That is what I have been thinking. I am getting it from Randal.
I am scoring some great stuff from him, as he builds his giant killer.

Did you get the smoothed top from him. He is really not going to be needing it any longer.
He has been using one of these a lot from what he tells me.

Posted by: trekkor Jan 11 2006, 11:34 PM

Yes, I'm going to buy his smooth targa top.

KT

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 11 2006, 11:38 PM

Silver on white might look pretty good.

Posted by: trekkor Jan 11 2006, 11:49 PM

Hey!
Will you have an on/off switch for the cooling fan or will it have a thermo switch?

( no silver top )

KT

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 11 2006, 11:52 PM

I am going to do an on/off switch. I plan on using the now unused fog light switch. Wiring is already to this area anyway.

No silver?

Posted by: McMark Jan 11 2006, 11:55 PM

Looks great!!!

Just having that cooler is going to be enough. Ducting isn't really going to be an issue. Just install and go. If it's still too hot () seal the cooler to the trunk floor. If it's still too hot ( ) create a front inlet and duct it to the cooler.

Trekkor and I did some testing awhile back and found that with any sort of front valence, airflow through the holes in the front is very small. They're good for getting a little fresh air. But not good as ram air unless you mimic Trekkors air holes.

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 12 2006, 12:03 AM

thanks Mark

My other thought is to use a GT lid and mount it so the fan is pushing air through the cooler out of the engine compartment. That is how Randal had it set up on his car. Don't need near as much oil line that way.
Just have to see where my reassembly schedule puts me when the 24th of Feb. roles around.
Need to be ready for TT#1 at Sears. It will probably be pretty cold and maybe wet anyway so cooling for the first event will not be a big problem. Just need to make sure I have it all set by TT #2.

Posted by: trekkor Jan 12 2006, 12:06 AM

Yep, pretty good results through the grommet holes.

KT

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Posted by: McMark Jan 12 2006, 12:09 AM

My preference is to put it under the rear trunk instead of the engine lid, but I don't any good reason to pick one over the other. Demick put his there and it worked well. With a cooler of that size, it'll help even in the hot area under the car.

I'm looking forward to the installation pics.

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 12 2006, 12:20 AM

I can hardly wait to get all this cool stuff on my car!
Car is "supposed" to get paint by this weekend. I have every digit crossed.
So hopefully reassembly and installation can begin very shortly