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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Default Fitted some intercooler fans

On my classic TMIC
Delta 190 cfm each 12cm fans






Had to remove the underscoop splitter tho






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wondering if its worth fitting them at each end rather than 2 in the middle,since i have a gap alot of the air is blowing out the sides of where the fans are but its cool on top of the TMIC
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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id have saved your time & money pal, and put it towards a bigger cooler lol
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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sorry but all you have done is restricted airflow through the intercooler.

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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as JGM said,i have seen a hks mod somwhere on the net of 3 similar sized fan's(diameter) but very thin, placed on the lower side of the i/c,would presume better than your idea,but better off going the wrighty route.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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I've found that the seal, which you've removed, is very important to the cooling efficiency...
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Floyd
I've found that the seal, which you've removed, is very important to the cooling efficiency...
^ +1 Much better to fit an upgraded undertray than the fans to ensure maximum air is directed at the intercooler.

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Excuse me being dull but wont they just move whatever air is around them, so it will still be hot air being blown in..maybe a touch cooler but I doubt enough to make a difference, and at any speed they will prevent air getting to the cooler
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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This MUST be a wind up surely??
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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fantastic lol how many fans spotted 4
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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I would make sure you carry a fire extinguisher
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Ah, the evolution of the design...

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...-any-good.html
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Hey guys,its all well saying ah,its crap,but worth a try so i did.

It works,maybe not great,but temps do get lowered and at speed i havent noticed a difference yet,but agree,i am trying to achieve better,a different TMIC etc,i cant afford a remap so FMIC is a no no
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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You don't have to have a remap with an FMIC, your car isn't going to blow up by fitting one.

All a remap will do is fine tune things. You're not going to get a massive flow difference because you're using the same turbo.

I would only have a remap if changing turbo, injectors, induction!, fuel type or internals!
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