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Post by azhighcountry on Aug 2, 2015 15:43:14 GMT -5
I was looking up parts to change to a clutched mechanical fan on my 72, the electric fans that came with the radiator don't cut it here in the desert. I came across a picture of a 71 with the front spoiler and was wondering if it served any purpose other than cosmetic? I have seen reproductions in several places and they all state they are direct fir for 71-74 even though originally only came on the 71.
Will it increase airflow through the radiator instead of under the car? I know this won't help with the heat at idle but my car always runs hot. I haven't even looked into getting the AC working because of this. When it's around 100 outside I'm still over 200 even at 70 on the freeway.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Aug 2, 2015 18:52:00 GMT -5
they are actually "aerodinamic" accesory, not really for cooling
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gip63
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Post by gip63 on Aug 2, 2015 20:12:21 GMT -5
It looks like it might put a little more air through the bottom opening but not much.  |
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Post by mopartybob on Aug 2, 2015 20:26:40 GMT -5
Howdy, I installed a tranny cooler on mine, while living in WA. my car ran 10 degree's cooler.. now that I'm back in the SF bay area, the temp never goes above 195., might help yours out.. cheers , MPB |
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Post by azhighcountry on Aug 3, 2015 9:42:32 GMT -5
While I know they are for aerodynamics, I don't know if they actually help with aerodynamics or are just for looks like most of the spoilers on cars today, (My favorite is the rear wing on front wheel drive rice burners). I had my last Charger, a 72 SE, up to 120 mph and the front felt lose. My thought was that because it forces air up it may also help a little with cooling.
My car already has separate trans cooler and oil cooler. Will be adding a power steering cooler as well. Power steering fluid, (trans fluid), gets so hot it melts the plastic dipstick off the cap on the reservoir. Already have the steering gear box insulated from the headers as well. |
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Aug 3, 2015 11:15:19 GMT -5
well, it must be help some on aerodinamics, since Nascar cars got them... of course a bit diff shape and size.  |
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Post by azhighcountry on Aug 3, 2015 16:09:13 GMT -5
I would agree if the ones on the street cars was anything like the ones used in Nascar. Kind of like comparing a snow shovel to a table spoon.
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Post by purplecharger on Aug 3, 2015 20:37:23 GMT -5
They would start to help around 100
Without around 120 the front tires don't really steer
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Post by azhighcountry on Aug 4, 2015 10:29:49 GMT -5
They would start to help around 100 Without around 120 the front tires don't really steer I did it in a 72 SE fortunately on a straight road out in the desert in 1978. I didn't try to turn at all but I remember the steering wheel didn't feel like it was connected to anything.
BTW that road out in the desert is now a main road in town.
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