[DeTomaso] Simple question on Condenser fan

[Jeff Cobb]

I am not sure about the Pantera but I looked at my Mangusta today and what I propose seems possible. No doubt with the made to modify Pantera, some type of  redesign on this level has been dealt with before. 
It seem plausible to use a low wide scoop under or next to the tub to direct laminar high pressure air upwards behind the tub to flow out the rear grill to the low pressure area behind the car, this would be a natural flow while the fan would flow rearward. This would then fill the low pressure area with air that would cool the condenser better than a fan, would get colder with speed and, clean up the rear breakaway air flow and on some level permit some type of negative lift. 
Just seems wrong to suck air from low pressure to a high pressure and against direction of car.
Just my two pesos.
Just a thought.
Jeff Cobb
			
On Sep 16, 2012, at 4:07 PM, JDeRyke at aol.com wrote:

> Not only should the system blow into the condenser from the outside, the 
> rear luggage tub is a vital part of the assembly in directing the airflow down 
> towards the pavement so it doesn't go into a continuously heating loop. But 
> in even the best running system, expect the AC 'coolness' output to 
> decrease with speed until around 120 mph, there will be none. Suggest cracking a 
> side window at these speeds. This is also the point at which the stock system 
> is in danger of overpressurizing and blowing a hose. Yet another possible 
> couple of upgrade for your list: an over-pressure switch plumbed into the AC 
> lines. Its also quite possible to move the rear condenser to in front of the 
> radiator without affecting engine cooling. Quite a few Pantera run this 
> system. Good luck- J DeRyke
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