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Hi!
I’ve been combing through the forum for a while, and whilst there had been a few different topics discussing about Oil Cooler set-ups on FK8, I wonder if anyone had thought of the idea of having a fan-assisted set-up. At first, you may think - why is that necessary? Well, allow me to share my set-up and explain my case:
I drive a RHD, 2020 FK8 Civic Type R GT (UK-Import model). And long story short, I decided that an oil cooler kit would be beneficial since I usually drive my car very hard. (I can elaborate separately)
HKS seems to make the best off-the-shelve design with the most sensible mounting position, hence I went for it. Unfortunately, here comes a problem:
My car does come with Honda Safety Sensing from the factory. And as such, the channel created by the HKS kit’s ducting, of which a large amount of airflow should be flowing through to the oil cooler, is completely blocked by a large Radar Sensor.
Of course, even so, it’s still possible to modify the ducting to fit and run the oil cooler without problems. However, it would mean there’s very little natural air-flow to it, reducing efficiency. The only available natural channel, is the lower 2 square-holes. (Of the 4, beside the bumper garnish).
Without wanting to mess around with the Radar Sensor, and without wanting to sacrifice a side of my fog-lights (Even though it’s possible), the shop’s Mechanic had an idea:
To fit a electric computer fan, to generate more air-flow, and pushing it into the oil cooler. Mounted behind the radar sensor, and as far as possible away from the lower 2 square-holes, to also try and not impede any amount of natural air-flow.
Ideally, it might’ve been better to fit a fan to suck in air from behind the oil cooler instead. Unfortunately, a lack of space prevented that. So after bearing some compromises…
…I now have this really strange Frankenstein-looking set-up that understandably, had bewildered those who’ve seen it.
Sorry if all this seemed…incredibly wild/stupid. But, just thought I’d share a set-up that…I’ve never seen on another car before. And get any feedbacks/opinion from anyone willing to contribute. Positive, negative, or in-between - all are welcome. ??
I’ve been combing through the forum for a while, and whilst there had been a few different topics discussing about Oil Cooler set-ups on FK8, I wonder if anyone had thought of the idea of having a fan-assisted set-up. At first, you may think - why is that necessary? Well, allow me to share my set-up and explain my case:
I drive a RHD, 2020 FK8 Civic Type R GT (UK-Import model). And long story short, I decided that an oil cooler kit would be beneficial since I usually drive my car very hard. (I can elaborate separately)
HKS seems to make the best off-the-shelve design with the most sensible mounting position, hence I went for it. Unfortunately, here comes a problem:
My car does come with Honda Safety Sensing from the factory. And as such, the channel created by the HKS kit’s ducting, of which a large amount of airflow should be flowing through to the oil cooler, is completely blocked by a large Radar Sensor.
Of course, even so, it’s still possible to modify the ducting to fit and run the oil cooler without problems. However, it would mean there’s very little natural air-flow to it, reducing efficiency. The only available natural channel, is the lower 2 square-holes. (Of the 4, beside the bumper garnish).
Without wanting to mess around with the Radar Sensor, and without wanting to sacrifice a side of my fog-lights (Even though it’s possible), the shop’s Mechanic had an idea:
To fit a electric computer fan, to generate more air-flow, and pushing it into the oil cooler. Mounted behind the radar sensor, and as far as possible away from the lower 2 square-holes, to also try and not impede any amount of natural air-flow.
Ideally, it might’ve been better to fit a fan to suck in air from behind the oil cooler instead. Unfortunately, a lack of space prevented that. So after bearing some compromises…
…I now have this really strange Frankenstein-looking set-up that understandably, had bewildered those who’ve seen it.
Sorry if all this seemed…incredibly wild/stupid. But, just thought I’d share a set-up that…I’ve never seen on another car before. And get any feedbacks/opinion from anyone willing to contribute. Positive, negative, or in-between - all are welcome. ??