Joff and MrsJoff's Chaste White BorgWarner FD build

DriFD3S · 12-03-2011, 01:07 AM

This build is fantastic.
'nuff said,
Keep up the solid work!

P.S. Your carbon fiber will probably be the reason I have wet dreams tonight.

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:

12-03-2011, 01:07 AM	#1
DriFD3S Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 174 Rep Power: 0	This build is fantastic. 'nuff said, Keep up the solid work! P.S. Your carbon fiber will probably be the reason I have wet dreams tonight. __________________ *Live the DriFD3S or die trying.* JDM True Story. the Vacuum line, to my MAP became detached while I was legally drifting. my engine would not rev past 2500, and idled from 300-650 and was stalling. Fortunately, I acquired a Zip-Tie. I fixed a catastrophic engine failure, With a Zip-Tie. JDM FTW.

02-06-2012, 01:32 AM	#2
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: