can i do this with my dumptube?

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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alrite so heres the problem, my a/c compatible set up juuuuust fits with a slim fan, but the dumptube hits the slim fan, over 3 months the pipe melted the fan and i'm gunna have to buy a new one.

i was just going to shorten the dumptube and have it re welded, but then there are clearence issus because it goes down, then pionts toward the rear of my car.

so listen to my new idea and let me know if it would work or harm anything. I was thikning of cutting the dumptube, and replacing most of it with that exhaust fixing hose that they sell at autozone... u know like the flexible stuff, and just route it wherever, just so i can clear my slim fan. what do u guys think? let me know if i can do something else.

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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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cut it and weld it if it were mine. just me though.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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i want to do that, but i think there will be clearence issues if i do that
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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Why dont you just put the fan on the front of the condensor? Is there no room?
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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there probably is room .... i can do that???

i dont really even fully understand the function of the fan to be honest
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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Why dont you try wrapping it with exhaust wrap. Im sure this will solve your problem.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:18 AM
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Default Re: can i do this with my dumptube?

Yeah you can put the fan on the front. Just switch the two wires to it and make sure its pushing air through the condensor. But you need the fan to keep the ac blowing cold when you stop.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 95nacoupe
Why dont you try wrapping it with exhaust wrap. Im sure this will solve your problem.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:34 AM
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Default Re: can i do this with my dumptube?

I put a pusher fan in front on mine. That worked fine and gave me plenty of room.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Default Re: can i do this with my dumptube?

Originally Posted by pjr710
there probably is room .... i can do that???

i dont really even fully understand the function of the fan to be honest
yes mount the fan on the other side and reverse the polarity of the wires.

The fans objective is to run air through the fins of the radiator to cool it.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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yea if the fan isnt there .. there is enough room, and this fan is trashed already so i need a new one. whered u get the pusher fan?
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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bought my slim fan at the local autoparts store
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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so i want the fan on the front of the compressor ... and i want it blowing air toward the engine or away?
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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i say cut it and have it 90 out to the side and go straight down next to the downpipe.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Default Re: can i do this with my dumptube?

Originally Posted by pjr710
so i want the fan on the front of the compressor ... and i want it blowing air toward the engine or away?
U would want it blowing towards the engine (pusher).

Originally Posted by Running925
mount the fan on the other side and reverse the polarity of the wires.

The fans objective is to run air through the fins of the radiator to cool it.

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