Benji81 New Member 15 Member For: 6y 7m 19d Posted 02/06/18 02:07 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 02:07 AM Putting an external cooler on my bf with zf 6 speed Behind front bumper wheel arch Does it need a fan ? Cooler is an engine cooler 10inch x 7inch thinking taking out fog lamps and putting in mesh That way it gets air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams355 Member 529 Member For: 7y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/06/18 05:15 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 05:15 AM I think so, that's where mine is. It will sit around 55-65 degree on open road but once it hits traffic or drive hard for period of time, temp will go up. I have the davies craig one with a digital temp selector its set at 79 degrees, it never goes over watching torque app. I put silicon reducer in the fog light hole 5" to 4" gets a good airflow then but probably doesn't need it, but the fog lights look like a frog to me so they had to go. Also, you can cut or bend up the front wheel arch trim or whatever its called to get some exit flow going. My fan pushes through from front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/06/18 05:33 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 05:33 AM Needs air flow. If you want air flow from the fog light you really need the fan behind the cooler. Depending what model car and intercooler you have it can be fitted in behind the grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams355 Member 529 Member For: 7y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/06/18 05:40 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 05:40 AM (edited) You can't run the fan that way unless you take wheel arch inner out. You still get airflow the fan isn't running all the time. Plenty of airflow especially if you are not running the fog light. Edited 02/06/18 05:44 AM by adams355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/06/18 05:43 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 05:43 AM Of course you can. You just move it forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams355 Member 529 Member For: 7y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/06/18 05:47 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 05:47 AM (edited) Why though, if its further forward where will the exhaust air exit. You will definitely have to modify inner then also will be more likely to be damaged if not running fog light. Also, that's the most practical place for it in regards to solid fit up. Makes sense to push not pull in that area. Though many pull... Edited 02/06/18 05:53 AM by adams355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/06/18 07:16 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 07:16 AM For the same reason this radiator setup is not as efficient . Most people are smart, some are just dumb and dont know better. If you have no external air then if doesnt matter push or pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams355 Member 529 Member For: 7y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/06/18 07:25 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 07:25 AM (edited) How does it not have external air? Mine is in front of the wheel with no fog light. Anyway I must be wrong. Edited 02/06/18 07:35 AM by adams355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/06/18 11:56 AM Share Posted 02/06/18 11:56 AM I use this for my engine oil on F6. If you want a cooler and fan setup , best to buy it as a unit http://www.bmracing.com/products/70298-oil-cooler-medium-hi-tek-cooling-system-with-fan-350-cfm-rating/?query=Supercooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji81 New Member 15 Member For: 6y 7m 19d Posted 10/06/18 05:10 AM Author Share Posted 10/06/18 05:10 AM How do I ad pics guys? Sorry im a bit old school dont know how to use internet very well usually wife helps but she at work lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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