Slimline Fan

1. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #1 1st September 2010, 13:50

   I'm about to get a slimline fan, to replace my VTS fan setup
   
   After seeing a few fitted I've noticed some people mount them
   In front of rad to push air through,
   Others mount behind to pull air through.
   
   Is there any pro or cons to either way.
2. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #2 1st September 2010, 14:26

   wont it depend on which way the fan spins?
3. ric_b3 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 essex Posts: 1041 Saxo 1.1 animal

   #3 1st September 2010, 14:34

   Blades are angled one of two ways depending on what side the fan faces, looking to get one myself but dunno if it's worth it yet
4. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #4 1st September 2010, 14:49

   The one I'm looking can do both
   
   By reversing the polarity, and flipping the blades round.
   
   So just wanting to know if it makes any difference which side it's fitted.
5. FunkyDave Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Preston, Lancashire Posts: 235 2001 Renault Megane 1.9DTi

   #5 1st September 2010, 17:23

   Probs wont cause if you think bout it its the same fan so it'll pull/push the same ammount of air either way.
6. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

   #6 1st September 2010, 20:20

   nothing wrong with std fan--why change it ?
7. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #7 1st September 2010, 20:48

   as above, most only get them to fit in when space is limitied, unless your fitting turbo/supercharger theres not really many mods that would require you to need one?
8. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #8 1st September 2010, 20:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by axsaxoman nothing wrong with std fan--why change it ?

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 as above, most only get them to fit in when space is limitied, unless your fitting turbo/supercharger theres not really many mods that would require you to need one?

   Possibly going to fit an oil cooler in the future.
   As it is there is no room for it with a vts fan setup and a streamline widemouth insert.
   
   
9. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #9 1st September 2010, 20:57

   track car? not much point fitting an oil cooler unless it is lol