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Old December 3rd 2002, 21:27
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Just run a DTM and don't worry about it.....
i would if i could get one in the next two months. that is what i want to be running when i go to a RAT 2270. so can you help me out with a DTM in the next two months? although i trust you jake, and therefore trust your word on vince, i just don't want to and can't take the chance on waiting 4-6 months.
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Old December 4th 2002, 04:21
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Use a machined Type 4 case with a common Porsche fan conversion and don't worry, too!
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Old December 4th 2002, 15:11
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Zen, if you pick up the C2 oil cooler. I would stick with 911 cooling as well as it is a matched system.

But I have low expectations of what comes out of the DTM situation as it is now.
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Old December 4th 2002, 16:43
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wasn't actually chasing the C2 cooler, but may do that. wonder if there is even room to mount it? must inquire. not even sure if it is still available.
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Old December 6th 2002, 02:18
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Hello. As nice a the DTM may be, the production of the shroud has been very slow. Even for people like my friend who prepaid for the shroud, he has had to wait for over a month now from the promised date of completion. My friend has repeatedly called regarding his order and gotten nothing but empty promises. This problem has really set us back. Not to mention the lack of good customer relations that this gentleman has.
Jake, as customer service oriented as you are, I can't see how you keep on encouraging people to send Vince money, for a product that he is having trouble getting out to the people in the T4 community. I understand that in your opinion it is the best shroud out there; but I feel that we all have to stand back and see if Vince gets his act together. Personally, it looks that we're going to have to go with a T1 style fan shroud from CSP. At least those conversion pieces are readaly available.
It looks like we need some more innovators to come out and provide a better shroud that can be produced in a rapid manner, and not cost an arm and leg...yet be profitable for the manufacturer.
BTW, that shroud from FAT looks very good...

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Old December 6th 2002, 11:56
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I could make a DTM kit so easy its not funny, I know more about the shroud than VINCE DOES...(HE KNOWS THAT TOO)

Fact is that I don't want to get into manufacturing anything, too many lawsutites there for me, all it takes is some guy to melt a 10,000 + dollar engine and sue you to take all the profit away for months.

There is ALOT of work in that shroud, I preach about it for one reason, because it works and its worth the hassles involved to get one.

Vince is not my buddy, but Joe was..I want to see that shroud for a long time to come.
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Old December 6th 2002, 15:47
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Right Jake, I hope it is still around when we get to my RAT engine! If not, I hope someone takes over or comes up with something to "somewhat/kinda" take its place.

By the way, the alternator 911 mounted diverter fins are to induce routing of the airflow toward the rear cylinders and heads, especially on the rear driver side part of the engine (looking from the rear). Also, the setup on the article "IS" a Fat one.

BTW Jake, what can I do to make a Nevada smog compliant Type 4 work on a 74 Super Beetle? I hope we can configure something or else :broken:

P.S. I do have the local capabilities to fabricate......
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By the way, how much is the CSP 911 shroud type centered-bell crank linkage for a Type 1 and also for a Type 4 application? Can I find it locally in Nevada or California, in the US?
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Old December 6th 2002, 17:47
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hey sandeep,

is the FAT shroud for 240mm or 260mm fan? or is that optional? don't remember seeing but one part number in their catalog and don't remember it specifying. of course i could go get off my lazy ass and look, but then no one else here would know. the ability to rationalize, you gotta love it.
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Old December 6th 2002, 17:52
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The fan # is 901 106 101 5R.

Not sure if it is 240mm or 260mm but this is the one that fits. I'll post pics as soon as the fan assembly gets here.

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Old December 6th 2002, 17:56
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assuming average condition, what is low, fair, and high price for one? like to know the ranges so i don't have to kick myself in the head later.
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Old December 6th 2002, 18:24
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I got mine for $210 inc shipping... Right place right time

There's a couple on ebay now .... by the end of the auction, I'd think they would go in about the $300 range....

I think Low is about $210, mid about $250 and high about $300 ?

I don't mind paying these prices right now, this applies to all my stuff... as there is always a market for genuine porsche parts (my wheels, calipers, rotors, fan/alt, gauges ect...). If I ever had to sell it all I'm sure I could make most of it back.

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yea. i have been watching those and thought that might be on the high side. especially not knowing if the alt even works and one needs conditioning. note the high bidder on the one getting ready to end? the name should look familiar.

i have a couple of parts houses i am checking with too. my dad thinks he can get a 5-blade fan for free. i have seen those used once or twice, but don't really know any specifics on what it takes to use them (if they are any different at all).
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Old December 6th 2002, 19:07
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I save money on mine by having a local rebuilder rebuilt my units. Make sure they use the German bearings. My rebuilder tends to like the Bosch units more than the others.:haveadrin
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Old December 15th 2002, 22:33
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I test fit the shroud !

Hey all,

I test fit the shroud this afternoon.... talk about quality.. I didn't have to trim or grind anything to fit..... I just had to drill 2 5/16" holes in the breather tower where the wire bale was to insert the aluminum block that bolts to the fan mount.




The shroud fits like a glove... instructions are very simple to follow...



Another view....




All I have to do now is get the fittings for the breather box. I'll buy that this week sometime.

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