Hubert
05-05-2005, 14:03
Hello,
I am doing my homework to add a remote mounted FSD. I know I can get Heath's unit and many others but want to save a buy here this truck is dollaring me to death.
I have a heat sink from a stereo amplifier. I conservatively estimate fin's surface area to be 125 sq. inches. Its made of black anodized aluminum. I am going to mount fins vertical on drivers side fender between the antilock brake system and the fender. It will have a few inches for air to circulate around it but no forced air. (I am going to cut away engine compartment insulation and there are a few holes in inner fender like the airbox side though to help it some.
I know its not the best solution inside the engine compartment, bigger is better, and location etc but is there a minimum surface area requirement for the heat sink? Its gotta be as good as on top of the intake systems I have seen and a comparable size.
I am doing my homework to add a remote mounted FSD. I know I can get Heath's unit and many others but want to save a buy here this truck is dollaring me to death.
I have a heat sink from a stereo amplifier. I conservatively estimate fin's surface area to be 125 sq. inches. Its made of black anodized aluminum. I am going to mount fins vertical on drivers side fender between the antilock brake system and the fender. It will have a few inches for air to circulate around it but no forced air. (I am going to cut away engine compartment insulation and there are a few holes in inner fender like the airbox side though to help it some.
I know its not the best solution inside the engine compartment, bigger is better, and location etc but is there a minimum surface area requirement for the heat sink? Its gotta be as good as on top of the intake systems I have seen and a comparable size.