Move the RX8 A/C condensor
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You can reverse them for push or pull IIRC from the instructions. You just flip the blade and swap the fan wires. the model numbers of the fans are a PIA, everyone has them listed all F'd up.
http://automotive.flex-a-lite.com/in...-instructions/
http://automotive.flex-a-lite.com/in...-instructions/
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Does anyone know what the OEM fans CFM rating is compared to the FAL fans?
Would be interesting to know how much more air is being pulled through with these FAL fans.
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Would be interesting to know how much more air is being pulled through with these FAL fans.
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Yeah I think the claim about the OEM fans flow is BS. I tried to find actual data on that and I could not. As you know, once you install these you realize they flow way more than the OEM setup does. It is the best cooling mod I have made.
It's not that the factory fans are crappy, it's about cool down time and these cool the engine down faster than the OEM setup does. Also, when you have a thicker core radiator, you need more powa from the fans to pull air thru. The factory rad is very thin, which is good but the fans are designed with that in mind, not a thicker core dual pass unit. I would also say that replacing the fans is not completely necessary but mine had 120,000+ miles on then and were not working as they should. The S2's have a more powerful setup but the OEM fan shroud setup is expensive.
It's not that the factory fans are crappy, it's about cool down time and these cool the engine down faster than the OEM setup does. Also, when you have a thicker core radiator, you need more powa from the fans to pull air thru. The factory rad is very thin, which is good but the fans are designed with that in mind, not a thicker core dual pass unit. I would also say that replacing the fans is not completely necessary but mine had 120,000+ miles on then and were not working as they should. The S2's have a more powerful setup but the OEM fan shroud setup is expensive.
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For the setup shown in the photos, I have used the fans in pusher mode. They are a reversible type fan and can be setup as either pusher or puller.
So they use a little of the incoming cool air to push through the air condenser and out under the car.
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So they use a little of the incoming cool air to push through the air condenser and out under the car.
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I would think you would have to have a custom radiator made, as well as fab up brackets to make it fit, and then you would have to deal with the A/C condenser as well - ie new A/C lines and possibly a custom condenser. Definitely a big job, but it could be done.
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Yes I know it's at 45 degrees. What I'm saying is why would it be too tall or need a custom radiator if all you do is rotate it on its horizontal axis so that it is in an upward angle and not a downward angle like it is stock.
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In the current setup the engine bay is blasted with hot air after it passes the radiator. Could help to direct it downward and not so much into the bay. Might help with intake temperatures....might
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Smart thinking 99! I love it. Will read some more I think.
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