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Originally posted by sketchers356
Can someone explain the pros/cons of a horizontal fan? Why did Porsche equip the street cars with vertical fans?

the flat fan robbs more power from the engine
it wasn't a problem for hte 935's because they produce such large amounts of power anyway

but on a street engine , you'de notice

also , production cost, flat fan needs gears , the normal one does not, just needs a belt.
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