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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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stock fan CFM

I'm looking to get a slim fan to gain additional room in the engine bay. Before I go shopping for fans, does anyone know how much air the stock fan flows? Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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Good question...I want to know also!
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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I duno the exact CFM's, but RRE told me the OEM fans push more air than the slim SPAL fans. THey only suggested i get SPAL fans if i need to free up space in the engine bay.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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bump for the afternoon crew...
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Don't know either, but I had to relocate the control module to make room. Unfortunetly, no one makes a half size core, with proper thickness to keep proper (or better) cooling specs.

One thing you could do if you aren't keeping your AC is put 2 pusher fans on. Keep em on a switch and I'd imagine you'd be OK.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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Those slim fans will never flow as good as the stockers, especially w/o a shroud. The stock fans are two speed I believe. You can try building a shroud for your slim fan.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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bump... more input please
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bolsen
Unfortunetly, no one makes a half size core, with proper thickness to keep proper (or better) cooling specs.
You mean like this one from Buschur Racing?



Keith
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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i know its old, but whats the answer?

what does the stock fan push in CFMs?
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