Joff and MrsJoff's Chaste White BorgWarner FD build

joff · 02-06-2012, 01:32 AM

Indeed, I am still working on this car when I get the spare time:

Rubber mounts for oil cooler:

air gaps blocked for radiator:

Rubber mounting for V-mount radiator:

The stock FD fans are pretty good and not many after market fans seem to compare. However I did find one that moves more air, are IP68 all weather rated, and use a more modern electric motor design that should last a lot longer than the stock fan motors.

Making an all aluminum fan shroud with only materials from Home Depot.
Step 1, Frame:

Step 2, sheet aluminum top:

Finished shroud: This sucker fits really snug and tight since I had the benefit of building it perfectly for the radiator I have.

I used more rubber weatherstripping to seal/cushion the fan shroud:

02-06-2012, 01:32 AM	#36
joff Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 114 Rep Power: 17	Indeed, I am still working on this car when I get the spare time: Rubber mounts for oil cooler: air gaps blocked for radiator: Rubber mounting for V-mount radiator: The stock FD fans are pretty good and not many after market fans seem to compare. However I did find one that moves more air, are IP68 all weather rated, and use a more modern electric motor design that should last a lot longer than the stock fan motors. Making an all aluminum fan shroud with only materials from Home Depot. Step 1, Frame: Step 2, sheet aluminum top: Finished shroud: This sucker fits really snug and tight since I had the benefit of building it perfectly for the radiator I have. I used more rubber weatherstripping to seal/cushion the fan shroud: