No disadvantage to running a EK Supremacy Evo uspide down?

pastymuncher · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:35

Probably a silly question but can anybody see any problems with running a EK Supremacy Evo upside down, (turned 180 degrees)? It's not as if I will be mounting it vertically (goofy mount) because it will still be horizontal but the other way around. I can't see any problem with it and it will simplify my tubing layout.

ttaskmaster · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:46

Ridiculous idea - How do you expect it to work when the little round silver EK badge will be the wrong way up???!!!

Nah, go for it. I have mine rotated 90º with not the slightest bit of difference in performance. Long as you get the IN and OUT connected the right way, it's all good!!

whiterabbit · 15 Sep 2016 at 16:06

There is potentially a performance decrease from running this rotated 90 degrees, also referred to as 'goofy'.

See the below link for more detail.

http://www.xtremerigs.net/2014/08/27/ek-supremacy-evo/

ttaskmaster · 15 Sep 2016 at 16:32

whiterabbit said:
There is potentially a performance decrease from running this rotated 90 degrees, also referred to as 'goofy'.

Potentially, but I've not heard of any and even then it only seems to be a potential 2ºC variance, which isn't much unless you're at 8-Pack levels of OCing, really.

8 Pack · 15 Sep 2016 at 17:05

I have tested like this and its 2C at most. Really run it how you wish to get your tubing to look great... 2C is nothing!!

ttaskmaster · 15 Sep 2016 at 17:12

I stand corrected - 2ºC is nothing, even at 8-Pack levels of OCing!!

whiterabbit · 15 Sep 2016 at 18:06

Agreed. Just making the OP aware of the facts

pastymuncher · 15 Sep 2016 at 19:09

Thanks guys but it's not 90 degrees that I asked about, Goofy would be a even worse tubing layout for me. As I said in my op, it's 180 degrees so the same orientation as it is now but upside down. I really can't see any problems but just wanted to check first. Even 2 degrees worse off would be nothing with my windowsill mounted rads. Winter is coming so will be back to single figure water temps again soon.

whiterabbit · 15 Sep 2016 at 19:41

pastymuncher said:
Thanks guys but it's not 90 degrees that I asked about, Goofy would be a even worse tubing layout for me. As I said in my op, it's 180 degrees so the same orientation as it is now but upside down. I really can't see any problems but just wanted to check first. Even 2 degrees worse off would be nothing with my windowsill mounted rads. Winter is coming so will be back to single figure water temps again soon.

LePhuronn · 16 Sep 2016 at 10:10

ttaskmaster said:
Ridiculous idea - How do you expect it to work when the little round silver EK badge will be the wrong way up???!!!

The ultimate performance mod - spinning the EK badge 180 degrees to match the block.

It'll be hard to achieve, but it needs to be done. I shall be undertaking this mammoth task myself.

BluD · 16 Sep 2016 at 11:24

Wouldn't it be easier just turning the case upside down?

Bantu · 16 Sep 2016 at 11:26

BluD said:
Wouldn't it be easier just turning the case upside down?

could mount the case to the ceiling, though i suppose due to convection and warm air rising that would lead to increased temps, which could be a problem.

ttaskmaster · 16 Sep 2016 at 11:44

pastymuncher said:
Thanks guys but it's not 90 degrees that I asked about,

One of the reasons I went for this block was that it's touted as being mountable whichever way up without a loss in performance.

LePhuronn said:
The ultimate performance mod - spinning the EK badge 180 degrees to match the block. It'll be hard to achieve, but it needs to be done. I shall be undertaking this mammoth task myself.

EKWB actually have a minimum order value, so if you have to get a spare part off them or something then the easiest way to make up the cost is to order a 5-pack of little silver badges!