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Old 02-19-08, 11:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Rad. fans and air flow

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Originally Posted by Dlampe View Post
On a GT 40 the air needs to flow through the radiator and out, up over the windshield. My question is about the fans. Do they block a lot of air? This air flow creates some down force on the car and I would like to keep this area clear but I might need the fans at low speed around town. Should I make the whole fan assembly a quick disconnect or am I over thinking it?
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I would say your thinking too hard Deane, spend some time blocking off those exits into the wheel arch if you have not done so already and/or seal the radiator core size to the nostril. Then do something about preventing air from getting under the car.
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