914/V8 Fan Operation, Conversion Cooling |
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914/V8 Fan Operation, Conversion Cooling |
tyler |
Jul 22 2005, 08:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
Can you conversion guys tell me how your electric fans operate and if you've modified the air dam?
Put in my 15.5x28 Griffin radiator with 944 Turbo fans on a shroud. Crusin at 70 on the freeway the temp starts at 170 for 6 miles and creeps up to 195 when the fans come on and bring it back to 170. This continues to cycle like this both on the freeway and around town. I'm using a 160 Tsat until the cooling system is done. I ran with the lid off so I know the cuts in the wells are ok. So I figure I'm either blocking the airflow with the fans/shroud or the air dam need to channel the air in somehow. It doesn't seem to me like the temp should cycle like this. I'd like to hear how yours run. Thanks, Tyler '70 914/350/4 webers |
tyler |
Jul 22 2005, 12:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
Hoses are 1" from engine and 1-1/4" back to pump. You're right - I plan to move the fans and shroud back to make sure I'm not blocking airflow out of the radiator. Next I'll put the cover back on the airspace in front of the radiator to see if that directs air into, instead of over the radiator (I've been running all open with the hood off). I've heard of those rubber flaps, which sounds like a good idea which I'll try if it turns out to be rear blockage but it seems like most installations are a full shroud.
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