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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Question remove cooling fans???

i was wondering if i could remove the cooling fans for wieght since they only come on when the car gets really hot from not moving or driving slow. will it hurt to remove them?
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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I wouldnt but if you do... sell them to me i need a set for my truck-
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Doesn't really seem like that great of an idea to skimp on a pretty major part of the cooling system to lose a few pounds.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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no way...
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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wtf are u smoking??
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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i was just wondering since they hardly come on in the first place. i also seen this on weight reduction in drag racing tech
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Is this a track only car?
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Holy ****. Why don't you replace the radiator with a piece of rubber hose while you're at it.

Seriously WTF are you thinking?
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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yes its a track only car. i love the ppl that say wtf to this but think bout it, it hardly ever comes on, only when stopped for a long period of time or when driving really slow. just trying to get a lil advise
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I think the little bit of weight you will shave will not be worth the higher temps- heat is the enemy for engine wear and performance
If I knew the guy in the next lane didnt have a fan... it sure would take me awhile to stage
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by nemss1
yes its a track only car. i love the ppl that say wtf to this but think bout it, it hardly ever comes on, only when stopped for a long period of time or when driving really slow. just trying to get a lil advise
I say go for it. Every experiment is a learning opportunity, and it's not my car, so by all means yank the fans. Let us know how that works out.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Ya idk man.. i think i would start pulling body panels before i pulled my fans lol.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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ya ill just try it and see how it goes
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Do not take the cooling fans out of that damn car..... weight reduction my ***... if you want to loose pounds go on a half tank of gas dump the wiper fluid and take out your seats (not the driver on though, i know it will help be lighter but u need it to sit in) take a good **** and one healthy **** before making your run...that will cut more weight than those fans and wont **** your **** up....honestly unless you have a serious car with some serious consistancy.....your not going to see any drastic results from losing 50 lbs
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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ok here r the results and very good advice: DO NOT REMOVE COOLING FANS!!! i tried this tonight and it was just fine on the highway but driving in the city caused it to overheat a lil. COOLING FANS GOING BACK ON TOMORROW!!!
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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actually they come on more often than you think... they are VERY quiet fans...
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nemss1
ok here r the results and very good advice: DO NOT REMOVE COOLING FANS!!! i tried this tonight and it was just fine on the highway but driving in the city caused it to overheat a lil. COOLING FANS GOING BACK ON TOMORROW!!!
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nemss1
ok here r the results and very good advice: DO NOT REMOVE COOLING FANS!!! i tried this tonight and it was just fine on the highway but driving in the city caused it to overheat a lil. COOLING FANS GOING BACK ON TOMORROW!!!
you didn't.... NOW...
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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Damn i was really hoping he'd sell them to me before he caught on...
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use an electric water pump with a be cool radiator
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