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Originally Posted by freebeard
Porsche has an integrated alternator/fan. They could remove the fan belt and reverse the electrical connection to drive it. VW mechanics use to do that to cool the motor down for a valve adjustment. Cooling air volume is equal to or greater than combustion air volume.
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This has been explored, consensus is that the unique demands of an air-cooled car make it impractical. It would take the battery pack and electric motor of a 2000 Honda Insight just to cool the Porsche engine ( not good weight and expense wise).
Cooling fan HP - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
Feeler: Electric fan - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
I have changed out my alternator before, for once I was glad I had small hands.
Alternator Ground Strap - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
Quote:
Originally Posted by kach22i
By far the coolest part of the whole assembly is the back cone.
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Similar assembly:
911SC Turbo - Page 3 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
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2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe
1977 Porsche 911s Targa
1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck
1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft
You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............
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