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So I recently installed an ets short route fmic and bought an aluminum coolant reservoir. Obviously the coolant reservoir doesn't fit in the factory location with the new intercooler.
I've been looking around for my options and have came up with a few ideas.

First idea is mount coolant reservoir like so and keep my factory fan.

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Another idea is mounting the coolant reservoir where my stock fan is and using 2 push fans. I'm not sure exactly what size I can fit. From what I've read spal is the way to go. Anyone have any experience with others pushing?
Another thought was maybe a push on the passenger side and a pull on the driver side. Anyone know if one will fit between here without melting or heat issues?

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Any ideas or advice? How much cfm do yall think is needed to keep cool in stop and go traffic? Thanks for the help guys.
 

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I agree, I'd keep the factory radiator fan and use a 12" spal puller. It looks like you have enough room, but I'd measure it to make sure. The widest point on a 12" spal is about two inches, but it tapers off from the center outward. I'm sure you can find another place to stash the reservoir.
 
I agree, I'd keep the factory radiator fan and use a 12" spal puller. It looks like you have enough room, but I'd measure it to make sure. The widest point on a 12" spal is about two inches, but it tapers off from the center outward. I'm sure you can find another place to stash the reservoir.

I'm not having any problems with cooling as it is with just the stock passenger side. Was thinking that if the one stock is efficient enough then maybe I could run a slim on driver side and a push on the passenger.
Is the stock passenger really considered to be better than 2 slims?
Whats up with your filter LOL..

What do you mean? How it's a little smashed?
 
Depending on how much you're looking to spend the flex-a lite 420 works great for me, If you do consider this option, I would double check the size difference between the 1st and 2nd gen radiator's, I can't imagine the over-all core size difference between the two would be significantly different. (if there is any at all)

I had to do some slight modifications to the fan shroud around the radiator hose inlets, and temp sensor to get it to fit 100% But, As you can see it turned out to be a perfect fit! It also creates a air tight seal for maximum efficiency. I fab'd up those metal block-off plates on the fan shroud to help direct heat away from the alternator, I've since removed the one on the passenger side fan because their wasn't a need for it after installing a heat barrier on the intercooler pipe.

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I'll have to get some decent pics but they are maradyne fans and yes I run both of them together. I don't have a shroud I just use the plastic zip tie like pins all the way through rad and attach the washer looking piece to lock them in. Car runs around 185 degrees
 
Awesome. After discussing with yall and another guy that runs a pushing fan, I went ahead and ordered a 12" push. I think it'll be sufficient. If not I'll run a 12" pull on the driver side. I'll update my results after install.
 
a 12" slim puller on the driver side will work. To keep it from melting bypass the relay so it comes on whenever the passenger side comes on. This will keep radiant heat from melting the fan. a turbo blanket helps also.
 
Sorry took me so long to post back.
 

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I also run 2 Spal curved blade pushers but have a Holset kinda in the way so that's the way I went. Mine fit fine and push great. I DID have ebay pushers but they don't put out near the cfm of air as the 12" Spal's which are supposed to be 1300 cfm. After bench testing both there is definitely a big difference with the Spal's working so much better. Mounting them away from the turbo was my goal and my car is happy that way.
 
You got any pics of your setup
I also run 2 Spal curved blade pushers but have a Holset kinda in the way so that's the way I went. Mine fit fine and push great. I DID have ebay pushers but they don't put out near the cfm of air as the 12" Spal's which are supposed to be 1300 cfm. After bench testing both there is definitely a big difference with the Spal's working so much better. Mounting them away from the turbo was my goal and my car is happy that way.
 
I thought I had some here at work but looked and don't so they must be at home, hopefully on my laptop since my tower bit the dust, but yes somewhere I do have. Not much to it really, both wired in to come on with the thermal switch but I can turn my a/c on (deleted but the wiring is still there) and they will come on on demand.
 
Got to drive the car today. Let it idle for like 15 20 minutes before i did a few 3rd gear pulls and the fan did great. No over heating and the fan was on and off pretty quick. Was only about 70* today but so far it is working great.
 
There's not much room for the a/c with pushers. My oil cooler is even somewhat in the way but I just unbolted it and moved it forward. I really don't see enough room to push in that case unless you move the core forward.
 
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