fitting slim fans to alloy radiators

[funkytown]

My new radiator hasnt arrived yet.. and im trying to order some slim line fans so they will arrive at the same time so i can get running again..

Are the multi fit or whats the deal with fitting fans?

this is my new rad

was gana put a pair of these onto it - wud the 14" ones fit?

help and guidance from those that have done this before please

[Guest boostcut]

you get some 20mmx3mm strap and run 2 lengths along the radiator so the fans can bolt to it.

or you can use the cable ties they come with, and you jamb it thru the core.

[funkytown]

 boostcut said:

you get some 20mmx3mm strap and run 2 lengths along the radiator so the fans can bolt to it.

or you can use the cable ties they come with, and you jamb it thru the core.

the radiator or the fans come with straps? Or, do you need to go get / make these up extra?

recomendations on 12 or 14" fans?

[Guest boostcut]

14s will fit, but may hang over the side slightly. id go with the 12s. and you have to buy the strap from an engineer or something, then 12 m6 bolts and nylock nuts fit the fans to the straps and then lign up on the radiator and mount it up.

[funkytown]

 boostcut said:

14s will fit, but may hang over the side slightly. id go with the 12s. and you have to buy the strap from an engineer or something, then 12 m6 bolts and nylock nuts fit the fans to the straps and then lign up on the radiator and mount it up.

sweet thanks

[Guest]

Why are you putting on slim line fans? is it a clearance problem? Standard fans with shrouds work way better than slim lines with no shrouds.

[funkytown]

i was gana post it up to start with but thought it would be fairly obvious.

i run twisted and flipped manifold. theres no way the ic pipe will run down the front of the motor with a thick radiator and deep fans on there. It only JUST clears now with factory rad.

[marc]

12" ones on mine so def good option there

[Joker]

or the zip tie style things that go through the core.... (as mentioned ) will get pic for ya next week

[funkytown]

 JoKer said:

or the zip tie style things that go through the core.... (as mentioned ) will get pic for ya next week

thanks - although this seems like a pretty hobo method..

[DRFVDR]

 funkytown']

[quote name='JoKer said:

or the zip tie style things that go through the core.... (as mentioned ) will get pic for ya next week

/quote]

thanks - although this seems like a pretty hobo method..

they are more like a plastic bolt than a zip tie (well the ones i fitted have been)

one has been on a trans cooler in a bus for over 500,000 k/m and there has been no damage to either the rad nor the fan

[funkytown]

is that something they come with demo?

[DRFVDR]

 funkytown said:

is that something they come with demo?

depends on the fan I think,but yes they come with some sort of fitment

[funkytown]

 DRFVDR']

[quote name='funkytown said:

is that something they come with demo?

/quote]

depends on the fan I think,but yes they come with some sort of fitment

2 x 12" fans on order it is then

[Guest]

Jon try and make up a shroud at some point as it makes a huge difference to how well/fast the fans cool

Another thing to watch out for young players is that you have the fans spinning the right way and the blades are setup to move the most air.

[funkytown]

 GETLOW said:

Jon try and make up a shroud at some point as it makes a huge difference to how well/fast the fans cool

Another thing to watch out for young players is that you have the fans spinning the right way and the blades are setup to move the most air.

yer will do mate - i had thought of getting the blades spinning the right way haha..

I will get the bits all in so i can come and see you about a shroud

[Joker]

suck not blow

[funkytown]

 JoKer said:

suck not blow

its all about personal preference i thought

[Joker]

http://tinyurl.com/28jtlca

[funkytown]

oooh snap.. EASY ;D

[Joker]

yup none of that silly bolting/welding extra bars in to restrict air flow

[funkytown]

 JoKer said:

yup none of that silly bolting/welding extra bars in to restrict air flow

yup indeed.. just spoke to phil, 2x at my door tomorrow, $20 shipped. redline ftw.

[DRFVDR]

thats a good kit

I would maybe look at running some double sided foam tape as well to sort glue and seal at the same time

[Guest boostcut]

the down side..... you cant take your fans off easily. but the kits are cheap enough.