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Old 08-23-2010, 01:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
nayeliesuncle
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DIY radiator water sprayer

|I have an idea|

Given the propensity by eco modders to close the airflow that feeds the radiator, why not look for a simple solution to prevent an overheated cooling system?

I gave it a quick brainstorming session (the only session I can do, ), and remembered the water spraying systems used i n the intercoolers of turbocharged cars.

Such a system would be:

- simple
- cheap
- light

It could be made to turn on automatically, but that would need an arduino (a microcontroller) or equivalent, and a temp sensor.

Just imagine the same thing, but using it for the radiator. Would it make a difference?

Does anyone have any experience with this?



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System would be like:

reservoir of water ------ windshield washer pump ------- windshield nozzle ---- radiator.

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