Here's the next addition to the IC. A low profile "pull" fan with temp control
on the IC fluid. I'm looking to eliminate the heat soak, and keep the charge
cool at lower speeds. Here's what I've come up with.
A 1250 CFM 10 inch cooling fan
with a temp controller/gauge:
The gauge controls from temps as low as 100 degrees, which should be adequate
for heat soak problems, and also allows you the ability to monitor the IC system's temperature.
About $160.00 for the whole rig. The fan will mount as a "pull" fan behind the
lower exchanger, which will hide it, and the adjustable fan temp control is
on the gauge, so it's adjustable from the driver's seat.
I know it's not a perfect solution, but it should minimize heat soak, and keep
IC temps cool at a long light. This seeming to be the biggest achilles heel of the system.
It's a total 4-5 amp draw...bonus! the only installation problem I can predict
is modifying the lower mounting bracket to move the exchanger out a little more, so the fan will
fit.
on the IC fluid. I'm looking to eliminate the heat soak, and keep the charge
cool at lower speeds. Here's what I've come up with.
A 1250 CFM 10 inch cooling fan
with a temp controller/gauge:
The gauge controls from temps as low as 100 degrees, which should be adequate
for heat soak problems, and also allows you the ability to monitor the IC system's temperature.
About $160.00 for the whole rig. The fan will mount as a "pull" fan behind the
lower exchanger, which will hide it, and the adjustable fan temp control is
on the gauge, so it's adjustable from the driver's seat.
I know it's not a perfect solution, but it should minimize heat soak, and keep
IC temps cool at a long light. This seeming to be the biggest achilles heel of the system.
It's a total 4-5 amp draw...bonus! the only installation problem I can predict
is modifying the lower mounting bracket to move the exchanger out a little more, so the fan will
fit.
