10 replies to this topic

[mini.cooper998]

if i were to buy a Kenlowe kit and fit it onto my radiator would i be able to get rid of the mechanical fan on the end of the water pump or do i need both

cheers

Andy

[mini.cooper998]

any takers

[roofless]

run both dont know if you 'need' mechanical fan with a kenlowe, but I've always seen the kenlowe as an addition rather than replacement.

[maccers]

I am sure I read a post on here in the last few months on the same topic, and the advice was that under 30 mph, especially in the summer months, some form of mechanical extraction would be required, but at faster speeds, air flow alone (maybe via some custom draft deflector) would be ok. I have both, and rarely use the manual electric fan.

[Twincam]

run both dont know if you 'need' mechanical fan with a kenlowe, but I've always seen the kenlowe as an addition rather than replacement.

Yup, I've seen them being added to the inner wing side of the radiator.

Would be nice to add an inline switch (can get original Kenlowe ones) as its nice to have more control IMO.

[mini.cooper998]

true but the fan on the water pump saps power especially a 4 blade

the mpi doesnt have a fan just the rad and an electrical fan so should in theory be ok

[lrostoke]

Kenlowe adverts used to claim better mpg and power years ago not seen latest, working on the theory the Kenlowe replaces the mechanical, and the mechanical adds to the resistance the engine is having to fight.

yep advert still says same thing

http://www.kenlowe.c...mers/index.html

[roofless]

Kenlowe adverts used to claim better mpg and power years ago not seen latest, working on the theory the Kenlowe replaces the mechanical, and the mechanical adds to the resistance the engine is having to fight.

yep advert still says same thing

http://www.kenlowe.c...mers/index.html

isnt that based upon front mounted applications - not necessarily the transverse A series ?

kenlowe also point out in their bumpf:

VISCOUS OR FIXED ENGINE DRIVEN FANS often need a KENLOWE booster fan mounted in front of the radiator to force feed the engine fan to increase the exit volume of air from the radiator or address areas of the radiator not efficiently cooled by the engine fan.

they never specifically say its a replacement ......

[mini.cooper998]

true but the mpi (i know its a different red) doesnt use a mech fan and has never had overheating problems

[davejf]

The Mpi rad is at the front so get plently of airflow.
I tried this and can say that the electric fan on a side rad doesn't work on a road car. It's not quite enough, it just kept creeping up even when going along at 60.

Dave

[mini.cooper998]

cheers dave,

practicality beats theory every time

case closed