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Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Fan on oil cooler
I bought a SPAL fan to put on the oil cooler of my 85 911 with a manual switch. Purchased it from RacerWholesale based on a Rennlisters recommendation. Got the #292 which is a 5.6 inch fan. Got the puppy in my hands and the diameter is fine but its almost 4 inches tall.
Has anyone done this modification and would a fan this depth fit in the fender and on the cooler? The only way I can see to do this is to relocate the horns. If this is what has to be done, where is everyone sticking them? TIA, Joe |
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06-11-2001, 01:45 PM
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Joe, I just did a cooler upgrade on my SC, and I used a 6.5 inch Spal pusher fanon it. You do indeed need to relocate the horns to get the hole thing to fit. I have C2 bumpers, so I had plenty of room inside the bumper for the horns (made a custom bracket). The other thing you may want to do is put a duct in the bumper to allow better air flow to the fan itself.
Paul 81 911SC |
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06-11-2001, 02:41 PM
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Paul,
Where did you relocate the horns to and how difficult was the mod? Did the fan make a noticeable difference in the temps? I am more concerned with heat when I get stuck in traffic. You are right about a scoop and am looking into this as well. Thx, joe |
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06-11-2001, 02:56 PM
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Hello
It is all to find in the pelicans tech section. In color and script. Grüsse |
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06-12-2001, 02:01 AM
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Joe, I put the horns right behind the license plate in the front bumper. I have a after market C2 style bumper, so I have plenty of room for the horns. I made a bracket and attached it to the license plate bolt. As far as helping with heat, I have only run the car once since the upgrade because of poor weather here in Utah (it is actually snowing here today, temp right now is 37 deg)! However, I saw a 15 deg drop in temps on my one test when I flipped the fan on (15 deg in 5 min or so). The car was running at 195 at idle with ambiant temps at 80 deg. I do think it will help while in traffic, at least a little.
Paul 81 911SC/RS |
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06-12-2001, 04:43 PM
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Just got the whole kit from Pelican, there is a horn relocation kit there as well.
Will let you all know how it goes... Got it together, just need to put it in now... Randy ------------------ Friends don't let friends drive RICE! 1978 911 SC |
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06-12-2001, 11:11 PM
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1981 Porsche 911 SC 3.0 L 
1978 Porsche 9111SC 3.0 
