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Old 08-19-2007, 05:32 AM
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Does it work? "Thermal Effector" from NRF

Just read the latest "RX7 megazine"(no.35)
I found a new toy by "Nakamura Racing Factory" :Thermal effector
You can found it on www.team-nrf.com, just click the image labeled with thermal effector.
According to the litterature, it was installed on the back of radiator, below the intake. NRF said it can lower the tempeature of engine bay, redirect hot air go through the buttom of the car, increase downforce.
I attached two pictures from Japan websites, the first one is the factory condition, the second one is thermal effector installed
Do you think it's working?
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Old 08-19-2007, 10:16 AM
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That looks like a very interesting Idea . It might just work - we need someone to test it
Old 08-19-2007, 12:02 PM
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hmmm... I might try to make a similar one this weekend =D
Old 08-19-2007, 01:22 PM
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it would help channel the air, but then you really start to overheat the coils because no air will blow on them.
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I donno about that. When I ran without the bottom intake plate, everything under there was super hot . With the plate in place, those same parts are far cooler to the touch. though they still get warm.

I don't think 200F air from the radiator will do anything besides heat up the coils.
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how is it going to increase downforce? looks like a good way to seperate money from wallet though
Old 08-24-2007, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
That looks like a very interesting Idea . It might just work - we need someone to test it
A guinea pig just received the quotation:

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partsli...ey=kjaugaku001

Anyone needs it ?
Old 08-24-2007, 07:53 AM
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wow, $230!, I think I'll stick with my aluminum plate idea...
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if you're interested and can translate I was trying to figure this one out http://www.sanai-d.com/watertemp/super-cool.html
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Originally Posted by auzoom
if you're interested and can translate I was trying to figure this one out http://www.sanai-d.com/watertemp/super-cool.html
I knows it. It's a bubble removal device with a fancy name: super coolman. Odula had similar product with much lower price ( but I found it's removed from their website). I got one (a odula one) installed, it works but the pitfall is it need drill on accessory water tank.
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hey Zaku - check out the DIY hood ventilation thread before you drop $230
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Yup^
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