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Re: Modifying CIMs to implode?

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Originally Posted by ConKbot of Doom
Hmm well I'll be waiting to see the reply to this question. On I have been wondering about strapping some aluminum oil filter heatsinks onto the CIM motors for cooling. And turning it down or sanding off the pain would certainly help with thermal conductivity.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P.../p-298/c-10101

Between those and a 120mm fan by each transmission, that should help keep the CIMs cool
That's a good idea, and better than nothing, but that mainly cools only the casing. The internals are still pretty hot, and by the time the casing is hot, they're VERY hot.

Still, like I said, any cooling is better than none
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