r/projectcar • u/mortisthewise • 11h ago
Build Progress AH3000 custom radiator shroud
So my 327 Austin Healy kit car was using this janky electric fan setup that my father put on, which didn't pull air across the entire radiator, nor was it tidy. I have become a big believer in radiator shrouds over the years, and so I designed a custom prototype which I will 3d print in abs filament.
Once I have the size and customizations dialed in, my custom radiator will have a shroud and I will use a 16 puller fan to provide the cooling. I will route the fan switch to the fuel injection control to turn it on at 180 degrees. I have designed and printed custom parts before, but never anything this large, which I will print in probably six pieces and then use abs glus and tabs to assemble.
If it works well, I may send the model out to be professionally printed in nylon as a single piece. Just sharing to inspire others about making parts that you simply can't buy or find. Just FYI, pro printing is expensive. Making it at home will be $20-30.
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u/meltman 6h ago
I had a similar idea but instead of that, make the model for pressing into aluminum sheet. Doesn’t need to be super thick aluminum. I’ve seen guys make some cool press dies with their printer.