couple of quicj track car questions
17-04-2017, 10:57 PM
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couple of quicj track car questions
can any track car guys advise me on the following
do you run with a thermostat?
do you run your fans off a switch or stat or both ?
17-04-2017, 11:10 PM
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Not a track car, but a rally car, yes to the stat, ecu controls fans on and off.
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17-04-2017, 11:12 PM
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cheers mark
im only running a mk4 zvh so no ecu to control anything
17-04-2017, 11:15 PM
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Thermostatic fan switch will do just the same.
17-04-2017, 11:22 PM
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yes thats what i was thinking, with a switch overide mark?
18-04-2017, 05:55 AM
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I would defo put a switch in for the fans.
Its better to be safe than sorry.
18-04-2017, 06:41 AM
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Thermostat - yes
Fans - Standard sensor to switch on and overide in cockpit
I have also made shrouding where I can to get maximum air flow through the radiator
18-04-2017, 11:49 AM
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i use a stat
fans run via ecu water temp
18-04-2017, 04:47 PM
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Got the "normal" temperature stat in mine,fan is on sensor and have installed a manual switch as well.
18-04-2017, 07:56 PM
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My race car runs a stat (all cosworth 4x4's have to ) I have a msd rad switch in the rad with an over ride switch in the car, just in case
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18-04-2017, 11:32 PM
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thanks guys for the info .
much appreciated
