Is there any benefit of tying a SPAL fan to a SMIC for additional airflow across it?
07-19-2002, 08:10 PM
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Is there any benefit of tying a SPAL fan to a SMIC for additional airflow across it?
Wondering of ways to maximize the existing SMIC's functionality.
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Sameer
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07-29-2002, 06:11 PM
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Tried it....No measurable improvement but......>>>
I was blowing a pair across a TT FMIC. Another TT'er mounted one on each of his sidemounts (OEM) with little change noted. We both have fully instrumented readouts for IC in and out temps. Here's the fan set-up:
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v3/photos/7/7305/126153/DSCF0084-vi.jpg?1025999601">
What really works at lowering temps is a Mister set-up. Here's the setup before the fans. Have both now. The misters have a measurable effect on temps.
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v5/photos/7/7305/111929/DSCF0025-or.jpg">
Hit the link for more info on this<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/TTschwing/intercooler_cooling/">IC cooling mods</a></li></ul>
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v3/photos/7/7305/126153/DSCF0084-vi.jpg?1025999601">
What really works at lowering temps is a Mister set-up. Here's the setup before the fans. Have both now. The misters have a measurable effect on temps.
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/v5/photos/7/7305/111929/DSCF0025-or.jpg">
Hit the link for more info on this<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/TTschwing/intercooler_cooling/">IC cooling mods</a></li></ul>
07-29-2002, 09:41 PM
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thanks for the info.
Stupid question, but what about spraying NOS through a mister system onto the FMIC/SMIC to cool it instead of water? My only thinking is you can mount that bottle in the back, keep your washer container for the windshield, and it will chill the cooler...
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Sameer
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Sameer
07-30-2002, 02:05 PM
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Here's a test on spray refridgerant.....>>>
<center><img src="http://a12.g.akamai.net/7/12/5509/1001036894/autospeed.com/site/autospeed/images/1132_00.jpg"></center><p>Bottom line? Cost a fortune, didn't help much more than water! Go with the misters for the best bang for your buck. I did my whole system for less than $200<ul><li><a href="http://www.autospeed.com/A_1132/page1.html">Autospeed article</a></li></ul>
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