Now that I have my condenser mounted in the bay under the drivers seat of my MC5A I need to get some air flow in there. My plan is to cut a hole in the aluminum panel behind the bumper, perhaps 8" and install an in-line fan to get cool air flowing. Any one have a suggestion as to what type of fan to purchase? The in line fans for household ducts I don't believe will handle a wet environment.
I'd suggest a cage style fan. The axial flow fans (like the typical in line duct fans) won't move as much air.
That said, you may have success by mounting an electric radiator fan on the condenser. . . . It will be louder than a cage style tho. . .
Airbag,
I have a split unit the same place your putting yours. I cut a hole in the floor of the bay and laid the condenser flat with the air blowing to the ground. I use it parked or going down the road. it's worked great for 12-14 years. I'll try to post a picture if you'd like. I don't believe I would cut a hole behind the bumper as you'll get more road grime, dust, etc.
Richard
Quote from: rdbishop on April 29, 2009, 05:51:06 AM
Airbag,
I have a split unit the same place your putting yours. I cut a hole in the floor of the bay and laid the condenser flat with the air blowing to the ground. I use it parked or going down the road. it's worked great for 12-14 years. I'll try to post a picture if you'd like. I don't believe I would cut a hole behind the bumper as you'll get more road grime, dust, etc.
Richard
That would be great
Thanks
If you put the intake "BEHIND" the bumper you would miss the stones and also ENJOY the advantage of positive air pressure when underway. You could install a rad fan from an import, they are smaller and easier to deal with, and control the speed. They are definitely noisy but if you slow them down even a little they quiet down. Get one from a pricey Acura or Lex or ???? as they are better designs for noise considerations. The hole you cut for the air inlet and outlet heed to have the openings modified to optimize airflow......talk to Nick or do the research. A hole cut in sheet metal might significantly impede the airflow you might expect from X square inches.
John
Quote from: JohnEd on April 29, 2009, 10:46:31 AM
If you put the intake "BEHIND" the bumper you would miss the stones and also ENJOY the advantage of positive air pressure when underway. You could install a rad fan from an import, they are smaller and easier to deal with, and control the speed. They are definitely noisy but if you slow them down even a little they quiet down. Get one from a pricey Acura or Lex or ???? as they are better designs for noise considerations. The hole you cut for the air inlet and outlet heed to have the openings modified to optimize airflow......talk to Nick or do the research. A hole cut in sheet metal might significantly impede the airflow you might expect from X square inches.
John
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John I concur on the high pressure at the front. And thanks for suggesting the import fan, I have a new Hayden in a box for my Sunbeam Alpines somewhere. I know it's good for wet weather. I will see if it fits.