"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/25/2016 at 10:46 • Filed to: None
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/25/2016 at 10:46 • Filed to: None | 1
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I’ve started researching the process to replace the fans. I’ve ordered my lube as suggested by Jake and will be wearing lace per Cazzyodo. (no I wont)
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but joking aside I’ve found a couple options. First would be just to replace the fan which is a lower cost, the second is to do an electric conversion which is supposed to free up some HPs.
https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/j…
if i were to do the fan, I could also do the Secondary Air pump probably within the same cost as the conversion. If I do the conversion I dont have to worry about the fan clutch.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 10:49 |
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So which of you actually bought this? 709 is a lot of 55 gallon drums to sell.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/25/2016 at 10:53 |
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Somehow this is Scoob’s fault.
S65
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 10:54 |
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How long are you going to keep the Allroad?
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
07/25/2016 at 10:58 |
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Ah yes, this is all falling into place.
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> S65
07/25/2016 at 11:02 |
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until there is a repair that is larger than a down payment on a new car.
until Subaru brings the Levorge to the US
until an RS in under $20 not wrecked
Xyl0c41n3
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 11:02 |
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I’d reconsider the lace thing. Nothing like something frilly to make you feel oh-so-pretty! ^_~
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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/25/2016 at 11:03 |
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I mean who else.
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> Xyl0c41n3
07/25/2016 at 11:05 |
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lol my borther-in-law is going to help me. I have a feeling he’d drive right past if he saw that in the driveway
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S65
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 11:06 |
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Electric fan conversion then
EL_ULY
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 11:43 |
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Wait, is the fan for the noise? My 2.8's fan made a god awful noise that sounded like a water pump. I took the fan assy. off, took the fan blade off, added a washer between the motor and fan, tightened, installed fan, and whamo, the sound was gone :]
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> EL_ULY
07/25/2016 at 12:03 |
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well the fan is cracked and needs to be replaced. I’m hoping that it being cracked is the cause of the noise.
ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 12:46 |
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I did the similar on my C4, didnt have the chance when I had my 2.7.
I went with a 16" spal fan controlled by flex a lite variable speed controller. No kits existed for the C4 so it was all custom. Also I wanted the quietest/strongest fan I could get in stock shroud, and the controller already had provisions for a manual on, off, plus AC integration.
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
07/25/2016 at 12:51 |
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what do you think of the JHM kit? would it be worth it or do you have a better suggestion?
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ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 13:05 |
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Well its all about what you want. (I realize I come out my face like everyone is willing to get dirty lol)
The Jhm kit, just does all the shopping for you, and if its all you need I guess save your self the effort and get their kit. I went custom cause it allowed for more options fan wise. I wanted something quiet, but was plenty powerful, while allowing for more integration. The main part of my set up was the controller.
I got all the parts from amazon, and already had some basics like wiring supplies etc. (I also tinker for personal therapy)
Not sure how much the C5 mirrors the B5s heat soak, Cant imagine the few inches more of engine bay does all that much, but I would go full ham. On my 2.7 I had 2 8" fans in front of the radiator, plus the 2 stock ones behind.
Overall EFK is dope cause of the rotational weight savings.
So, Sir, its all about how serious do you want to be.
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EL_ULY
> OPPOsaurus WRX
07/25/2016 at 13:51 |
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It’s possible. I eventually changed the secondary air pump also because it was supper noisy as well when I did the timing seals. Plus all the hoses while I was there.