Radiator Fan Confessional on my Daytona

[Daytona Guy]

I have to post a confessional. I have had my car done now for 3 years and just noticed 2 days ago that my 7 blade radiator fan is on backwards. I wish I could figure out the physics and get the numbers of the air flow difference. The only thing changed by putting it on backwards was that it did not "cup" the air. It still pulled air but the fan was functioning more like a propeller on a boat. I'm guessing 20% increase in air flow now on lower RPM. Once you hit 60 MPH not sure how much it will matter.

I had many eyes on the car engine during the Spring Fling in LA, and no one caught it, even when I was discussing my cooling issues at idle.

I am so embarrassed

Dane

[rebby]

At least you got it figured out. Did idle cooling improve? Took a big man to admit that publicly too. I'm sure that somebody will benefit down the road. 

[Dave Kanofsky]

Glad you figured it out and thanks for sharing!  That did take guts.  Good job!

[Daytona Guy]

Thanks guys

Dane