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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Subscribed, I'm interested to see how this turns out. I have an Ultracool but am still looking at cooling fans.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fabrik8r
First a shout out to 2black1’s, who published the parade fan test data and really motivated me to change direction in my cooling pursuit...
fabrik8r -
Thanks for the recognition and good luck with your project.

Originally Posted by djkolp
I salute your ingenuity, but if you look at 2black1s data using a single LeNale fan, his CHT's stabilized at 246 degrees with the fan running...

I don't know if 2black1s is aware that his test data using the LeNale fan is being quoted on LeNale Engineering's Ebay site...
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The stabilized CHT of 246 degrees in my testing was obtained at an ambient temperature of 70-72 degrees. I was planning on repeating the test at higher ambient temperatures during the past summer but I never got around to it. The fan worked so well that I really didn't see the need, other than for the sake of knowledge. Maybe I'll try again when we get the next 85-90 degree day.

I wasn't aware that my testing was being referenced on LeNale's site, but LeNale did contact me after seeing the test I conducted and asked permission, and I obliged, to use my data.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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2black1s

YOU are the guy that got me thinking hard about a fan. Thanks for your testing.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Thanx Truk, you're the one that got me to thinkin' about going w/a cam
that would actually come on and start to work immediately, not like later on but like right now..
Thanx man.. I do appreciate it.
Going w/a Dragula 2-1 now too.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Subscribed,, Nice work fabrik8r! I too am very interested in how this works out for ya! I am currently running the Ultra Cool. It brought my OT down from mid 260s to lower 230s on very hot days here in Ga. I would love to take advantage of a proven way to keep the OT at 200 or below! Very impressive,,,Good luck man! Please keep us posted.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Nunya,

Very impressive. I appreciate the thoughtfulness, and thoroughness of your research.

Best of luck with your endeavor, whichever way it takes you!

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Fabrik8r, your system looks solid, great job. Let me know if you need it tested in heat of SoCal
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Same here very intrested.



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Impressive Jason,looks good.Let us know if decide to sell these or if you need any test bikes.
 
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Originally Posted by Shredding rubber
Lmk when you have one for sale.
Nice approach; sounds like meticulous data recording; the results are definitely something of interest to me -- it's the first product that appeals to me aesthetically for this purpose. And, if your results are replicable on several other machines, you definitely have a market.

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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What is the ideal oil temperature range? I thought it was 200-210 degrees?
 
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