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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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Fan shroud

Is it nescessary to have a fan shroud if im running a clutch fan?........I plan on going w/ an electric fan soon......What is a good car to go ****** one off of?.....Im going for low budget.........Thanks
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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I would say that the shroud helps the car stay cool some-what. as far as E-fans, try the bone yards, many types of cars have electric fans,I don't think there is a way to see how much CFM's the fan will do,I would say,
the largest diameter,as many fan blades as posible,and as flat as posible too.Some push, and some pull air.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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im not sure about street driving, but with road racing... that fan helps cool the engine until about 30 mph, after that it does jack **** on the track.

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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The shroud ensures a constant vacuum of air is pulled over the entire length of the shroud. If you havee the room - keep it. It will prevent Radiator "hot spots".
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