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 clen666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #1
What fan setup would people recommend for a track car?I will be using slimline sucker fans mounted on the rad with those ziplock things. Would two fans be necessary? Or would one fan suffice, as there shouldn't be as much slow speed driving? 10, 11, 12"? Cheers ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
 Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 17:19
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #2
you can easily fit a 14 inch of you going single. they have the same cfm as 2 10" tooim going to fit two spals most likely. When jeffers lets me know the size of his :p ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 17:25
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clen666
Seasoned Pro Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #3
I was just going to get those fans from car builder solutions as I've heard good things about them.The spal's flow a bit more according to what I've read, but I don't know if they are worth double the price? ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 17:55
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woody.
Senior User  Location: London Registered: 18 May 2009 Posts: 799 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Pretty sure I read on here that fans are pretty useless after 40mph... |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 18:05
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daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #5
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 18:14
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owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I've only ever had one standard fan on mine, never been a problem.________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 18:18
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clen666
Seasoned Pro Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Might just go for one 12", should suit my needs then  ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 18:29
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #8
I have 2 X 10" Spal fans on mine and they coped fine with track use etc. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 19:29
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owain
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
Post #9
stan_306gti6 wrote: I have 2 X 10" Spal fans on mine and it hasn't overheated once in the time it's been parked in my garage Obligatory. ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 20:49
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jeffers
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 3,702 Status: Offline |
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eliotrw wrote: you can easily fit a 14 inch of you going single. they have the same cfm as 2 10" too im going to fit two spals most likely. When jeffers lets me know the size of his :p Sorry I forgot! I'm dusting the car off tomorrow getting ready for Oulton on Friday, il check then! ________________________________________ Team Running Engine again!Team Negative Camber! My Budget track engine build thread! Now appearing at a Trackday near you!!  |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 22:02
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #11
cheers Jeffers  ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 22:03
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #12
owain wrote: stan_306gti6 wrote: I have 2 X 10" Spal fans on mine and it hasn't overheated once in the time it's been parked in my garage Obligatory. That's also a true statement, it certainly hasn't.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 22:38
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clen666
Seasoned Pro Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Stan, I'm thinking 2 fans will probably be unnecessary as I won't be sitting around in city centre traffic or need the extra cooling for the air con (unsure if you still have AC?)________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 22:41
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #14
No AC in my car mate, it got took out when I first went low boost back at the end of 2007. If the vehicle is solely for track use then I guess one fan will be more than adequate, so you might as well make it a larger one to take advantage of the extra space. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 22:53
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miles
Seasoned Pro  Location: Ringwood Registered: 28 Dec 2002 Posts: 3,433 Status: Offline |
Post #15
1 is fine, you can even use a 6" fan which will hold the temp, But as said as soon as you are moving the fans become useless so fitting anymore unless a AC road car, Turbo etc is not worth it________________________________________ 306 Rallye Sptint/Race Car, 205 CTI 1.9 8v to name a fewRoad, Track and Race/Rally car preparation to your personal requirements, Full Workshop & Diagnostic Facilities New and Second parts, from Plugs to Turbo's We now also carry out Routine Servicing www.pugracing.com & FB Page, https://www.facebook.com/PugRacing Ebay; http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Pug-Racing-Shop 2012/2013/2014/2019 Class Winners at Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb & Joint overall, Class record too along the way, |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 22:58
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clen666
Seasoned Pro Location: Co. Durham Registered: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 2,401 Status: Offline |
Post #16
Actually miles, mentioning turbo has made me realise there will be an intercooler sitting in front of the rad  In that case, would you recommend two to help airflow? ________________________________________ Team 'unintentional rat look' |
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Posted 30th Oct 2012 at 23:04
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #17
clen666 wrote: In that case, would you recommend two to help airflow? The fan should be a "draw through" fitment anyway, so it will pull the air through regardless of an intercooler being in the way. Mine is like this also.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 31st Oct 2012 at 05:58
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