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Old 14 May 2003, 08:41 AM
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Hi all, I was wondering if it would be technically possible or even worthwhile fitting a fan similar to an electric radiator fan under the I/C to suck air through when the car is stationary or at low speeds? I was thinking it would be temp controlled to operate only when needed. Would this work, would it reduce flow too much or is it wishful thinking?
Old 14 May 2003, 11:29 AM
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I did a little investigation into this, a few problems were brought up
- space under the IC to fit a decent sized fan.
- where would the air actually go? Sure, downwards, but where to then - ideally need to make a duct for it.

If you go ahead with it I'd like to see the results!
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A friend of mine did this on his turbo Mini, it didn't make any difference that you could feel at-all, but we never actually tested the intake temps, so it might have been working, we just couldn't tell!
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Wouldn't expect to see any difference while in motion - just help prevent heat soak.
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