pspeaks Paul Speaks Dallas, Texas (698 posts) Registered: 07/20/2009 06:40PM Main British Car: 1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302 |
Radiator Obsession
I know you guys think I’m obsessed with radiators but I think I have another valid question, well, valid for me anyway. I.ve always built cars with the fan on the back of the radiator, but noted that a lot of you mount the fan on the front and move the radiator back a few inches. This should allow the radiator to be mounted a little higher there for providing more ground clearance. Will the fan in the front method cool as well; Pro’s/Con’s?
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danmas Dan Masters Alcoa, Tennessee (578 posts) Registered: 10/28/2007 12:11AM Main British Car: 1974 MGBGT Ford 302 |
Re: Radiator Obsession
The consensus among the experts is that a front mounted fan is about 10 - 20% less effective than a rear mounted fan. If 80% effective meets 100% of requirements, then no problem. If the cooling is marginal, then a rear mounted fan may be required.
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ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Radiator Obsession
Ditto - if you're going to move the rad, then move it forward and instal a puller (either electric or a WP mounted mechanical fan). Remember, it's more important to get good airflow than getting a bigger rad to fix cooling system shortcomings.
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pspeaks Paul Speaks Dallas, Texas (698 posts) Registered: 07/20/2009 06:40PM Main British Car: 1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302 |
Re: Radiator Obsession
Thanks Dan and Graham, as I live in Texas a puller might be the best choice and with the AC on I might be pushing it. I think I'll follow your advise and leave it where it is.
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