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Old 20-02-2006, 05:08 PM
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ello peeps anyone ever used computer fans in the engine bay to help reduce temps??

what variety do you use and are they ok on 12v??

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i have got two main fans i need a couple of small fans to go over my turbo cooler
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i have seen this done but i wouldnt know if it would be any good ..
Old 20-02-2006, 06:21 PM
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i have got two main fans i need a couple of small fans to go over my turbo cooler
FINE!!!!

I got a spider the size of a house in my engine bay......i'll lend you him and he'll fan it for you!!!
Old 20-02-2006, 06:22 PM
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I think you'll find a few of the NMS boys use them, but i think they gotta be changed evry once in a while due to them not liking heat


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Old 20-02-2006, 06:33 PM
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i have 8 computer fans in my high spec computer with thermaltake case..it has a digital temp gauge and speed controllable fans and struggles to keep temps down when playing hl2/counterstrike....do you honestly think they will keep a engine bay cool ???

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Old 20-02-2006, 06:35 PM
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TIM Im sure has?
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Tim does.... Rick does and also Ollie i think
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you know you can replace your turb and use the computer fan as an electric supercharger too
Old 20-02-2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
you know you can replace your turb and use the computer fan as an electric supercharger too
ive found the best way to do this is to bolt 4 computer fans together in a row(all the same way) wire them in together and job done....instant power

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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
you know you can replace your turb and use the computer fan as an electric supercharger too
and a couple half empty cans of lynx makes the sweetest smelling dump valve noise but remember the effect does wear off
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mark rs

i dont want them to cool the engine bay just the rad!

keithG666

na you keep the spider!

i got an electric fly swat you can borrow it frys em a treat!

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cheers fella a last some one on the same wave length!!
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Originally Posted by Davey8oy
mark rs

i dont want them to cool the engine bay just the rad!
Instead of using a Ł2 fan designed for a computer case,why not buy a proper radiator fan

mark
Old 20-02-2006, 07:56 PM
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call my a idiot but what about a motorbike fan
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mark rs

the rad is 4 inches by 7 inches!

you find a fan that will fit it!!!!

b19bal

ill have a look into it!

cheers fella
Old 21-02-2006, 03:47 AM
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G/f's brother has them to cool his amp in a setup in his boot. Never heard of them in an engine bay though.
Old 21-02-2006, 06:39 AM
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Any benefit you get whilst the car is stationary at the lights is negated when the car is moving and the frame/fan area restricts air to the matrix. Jump out at the lights and pi55 on it - that's be more effective and cheaper although you may end up in the slammer!
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