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Scorpio · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject: Radiator shroud

1) Is it better to have a flat( non funnelled.. Non angled) radiator shroud or no radiator shroud at all?... I'm playing very tight tolerances ATM with the turbo

2) I've had to flip the 944 turbo radiator upside down due to space... Is there any major issues with the overflow tank( 944 style) flowing into the hot side end tank now instead of the cold side radiator end tank.. Won't fit the original way

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!tom · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:22 pm Post subject:

A shroud will increase the efficiency of the fan. So yes, a shroud should be used.
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Cedric · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2809 Location: Sweden

I threw my shroud away and put a spal fan directly on radiator(when the old fan broke ) , the cooling is better than ever. When you dont use the fan the shroud only stops flow, so as long as you still have cooling enough when the fan is on i can't see any risk of running without.
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Scorpio · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:28 pm Post subject:

Interesting... I'm trying to figure out if my non angled shroud has any benefit?

It runs parallel to the radiator... Ie no angled funnelling
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1979 NA
MS1..EFI..
GARRETT T25 TURBO
BILSTEIN SHOCKS
GT BASED CUSTOM BODYKIT

Brisbane , Australia
Think mean think fast
all youll see is
my Porsches Arse!!!