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needforspeed · 10.02.2009, 05:30 PM

Just got my blower today,now that cold weather is here lol.
Guess i will find out if it works next summer,Man I hope it warms up

10.03.2009, 12:07 AM

the blowers are junk if you ask me. It did drop temps by about 15F, but it self destructed after one run. lost a blade, then had a HSCA. (high speed come apart.)

10.03.2009, 03:35 AM

fans

suicideneil · 10.03.2009, 01:22 PM

The fan is junk then, not the blower itself- sounds like a familiar issue...

Shouldnt be an issue getting a more durable aftermarket fan for the blower (common size), but the question is do you really want the blower that baddly, or was it just an impulse purchase?... ('that looks cool, I want one...').

simplechamp · 10.03.2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by suicideneil

The fan is junk then, not the blower itself- sounds like a familiar issue...

Shouldnt be an issue getting a more durable aftermarket fan for the blower (common size), but the question is do you really want the blower that baddly, or was it just an impulse purchase?... ('that looks cool, I want one...').

I pretty much got mine for the "it's cool, I want one" factor. I don't need the blower because my motor stays well within safe temp ranges. On the other hand cooler is always better so if it will bring my temps from 125F to 115F then I'll take it.

10.11.2009, 12:36 PM

Does anyone know the dimensions of the fan? Can it be removed to replace if the fans spoils?

simplechamp · 10.11.2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adrictan

Does anyone know the dimensions of the fan? Can it be removed to replace if the fans spoils?

I think someone said it's the same fan that is used in the MMM. Shouldn't be any problems replacing it.

needforspeed · 10.11.2009, 01:52 PM

OK, its about 60* outside and I just got back in from my 2nd test run,My temps were 160-175 running in grass (trigger happy) Now with the blower, I max out at 115 and I cant get it any hotter.These temps don't seem realistic. I am using on-board telemetry and a temp gun. So far I love this thing.I am going to do some more testing to confirm these numbers,like I said (unrealistic)

suicideneil · 01:48 PM

Ermm, a few things:

1. If it was made from cast or machined alloy, it would cost $$$ to produce given its complicated 3D shape.

2. The little 'grooves' are on top of the air intake, then wouldnt make the slightest difference to cooling; the blower is designed to act as a shroud around the motor so that the air is forced down through the cooling fins built into the motor itself, then exit at the bottom where the shroud stops.

3. Thats a CAD rendering of the design, it isnt ment to be photo realistic nor show the material, its just a picture to show what it looks like.

4. You have a valid point about the power wires being too short, though a .50cent rx extension lead, or .05cents worth of old wire could be used to extend them as required (welcome to the wonderful world of hobby grade r/c; customization and problem solving skills required...).

5. If you did a little research before ordering, or just asked even, then on page 3 of this 6 page thread, you would have seen a full review, including photos and a detailed description. Or you could have asked Castle via phone or email.

Sorry you feel robbed, but its a $12 fan & shroud that cools your motor a bit, not a liquid nitrogen cooling rig- it still works doesnt it? If it were broken or didnt make any difference to your temps, then you could complain...

BrianG · 12.03.2009, 02:09 PM

Get a better motor and/or use it appropriately. No need for a fan or any kind.

I stick by my avatar.

lutach · 12.03.2009, 04:55 PM

I would hate to see you buy a new Corvette, BMW or Porsche. They all come with plastic intake manifolds, but it does the job for keeping the air going in cool as it doesn't get hot.

powah · 12.03.2009, 06:37 PM

@ suicideneil,

it's made in china so 13$ for alloy is possible or plausible

if it was alloy those grooves will make it look nicer and a little cooler

research for a 14$ thing sorry I'm to busy for that

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@brushlessboy16

i know... the not funny part it's a bad render that didn't sow you what you will get.

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BrianG,

I first brought it for the 'bling bling' the extra cooling it will give is just nice, i don't now if i need the extra cooling because i haven't run the MMM yet.

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lutach,

uhmm okay?...

i have a alfa romeo, have driven a ford mustang v6 and it's crap in the corners, p.s. do you have corners?

lutach · 12.03.2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by powah

lutach,

uhmm okay?...

i have a alfa romeo, have driven a ford mustang v6 and it's crap in the corners, p.s. do you have corners?

Let me explain it better. By using plastic, it makes it easier to manufacture and the fan does the job of moving the heat away from one source instead of 2.

What Alfa do you have? I had a 155 back in Florida, but sold it (Made a nice profit on it) to get a BMW. I like the new Corvette and I'm thinking of getting one or maybe a Ultima GTR, but the roads here in New Jersey are not too friendly. BTW I'm not American and I used to race go-karts in Brasil and yes we have plenty of corners in Brasil. Where are you from?

powah · 12.04.2009, 07:51 AM

Yes plastic works as good but if you expected alloy it's a bummer if you get plastic with stickers on it

(yes now i can laugh a little about it

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I have a alfa 147 with a normal engine not a GTA it's just fine for now. I'm not full scale racing, some events we have here in the netherlands are pretty nice do (bavaria city racing rotterdam)

Unsullied_Spy · 06:54 PM

For $13 plastic is fine, as long as it doesn't fall apart. I would like to see the grooves as a part of the mold rather than a sticker though, that's just cheap.

A Mustang corners just fine for a 2 ton vehicle, if you know how to drive

FYI, that has nothing at all to do with this thread.