What fan type is this??
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From: London, Ontario, Canada
Looks like a standard flex fan. Probably just someone's replacement for the stock clutch fan. Odds are they are either misinformed on how the system works, or the clutch fan died and they needed something easy to replace it with.
No, no better then an e-fan. Of course, an e-fan is no better then the stock fan either.
No, no better then an e-fan. Of course, an e-fan is no better then the stock fan either.
Locust of the apocalypse
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From: Directly above the center of the earth (York, PA)
Without the shroud on... I'm amazed that car is still running..........
PS.... I don't like the black magic 150.... doesn't cover enough og the radiator.... there are a couple of other 2700+ CFM fans out there that cover the entire rad.
PS.... I don't like the black magic 150.... doesn't cover enough og the radiator.... there are a couple of other 2700+ CFM fans out there that cover the entire rad.
meh
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I believe that's 89 Rag's car, click here for the full thread on nopistons:
I am going to run the 15.25", 1300 series flex fan. I should have it installed tomorrow barring any major complications, and I will also be running the fan shroud as well, making a small mod to it in order to remove it at car shows and meets. I am hoping that the removal of the gigantic e-fan will improve the electrical aspect of the car, and still not overcool the engine and such, we shall see...
Originally Posted by YearsOfDecay
PS.... I don't like the black magic 150.... doesn't cover enough og the radiator.... there are a couple of other 2700+ CFM fans out there that cover the entire rad.
Part #/manufacturer please!!!
Seduced by the DARK SIDE
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From: Orange Park FL (near Jax)
I just happen to think - a flex fan mounted on the stock fan clutch might work really well.
Or course it would have to be exactly centered & balanced.
It would coast when cold.
When hot, as revs go up the blades fair back & relieve some of the torque load on the clutch, so the clutch might last longer.
Or course it would have to be exactly centered & balanced.
It would coast when cold.
When hot, as revs go up the blades fair back & relieve some of the torque load on the clutch, so the clutch might last longer.
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From: Prov RI
I never liked the clutchless flex fans. Back in the day, they would develope cracks and blow apart. And, that was in a boinger. I could only imagine that a higher RPM rotary would eat that fan for dinner. Is it a flex fan or a grenade fan?
Hopefully those flex fans are manufactured better today!
IMHO, either use the stock fan/clutch/shroud or use a correctly installed e-fan with all the bells and whistles(variable speed or thermo switch, override switch, relays, and so on).
I really like the flex-a-lite VSC for e-fan control. Seems to have well thought out features; soft power up, variable speed, runs for up to 30 seconds after shutdown, manual override(temp sensors sometimes fail), ........
What I don't like is the external sensor. I prefer a threaded fitting somewhere and allowing the sensor touch direct coolant flow.
And, to prevent the e-fan from over-cycling, it would be smart to upgrade the radiator. I'm a firm believer that the stock radiator is sized for constant airflow. A slightly larger radiator(koyo/fluidyne....) might be more appropriate for e-fan conversion.
Flexalite/spalusa/dccontrol/permacool/hayden have excellent fan kits and accessories.
Hopefully those flex fans are manufactured better today!
IMHO, either use the stock fan/clutch/shroud or use a correctly installed e-fan with all the bells and whistles(variable speed or thermo switch, override switch, relays, and so on).
I really like the flex-a-lite VSC for e-fan control. Seems to have well thought out features; soft power up, variable speed, runs for up to 30 seconds after shutdown, manual override(temp sensors sometimes fail), ........
What I don't like is the external sensor. I prefer a threaded fitting somewhere and allowing the sensor touch direct coolant flow.
And, to prevent the e-fan from over-cycling, it would be smart to upgrade the radiator. I'm a firm believer that the stock radiator is sized for constant airflow. A slightly larger radiator(koyo/fluidyne....) might be more appropriate for e-fan conversion.
Flexalite/spalusa/dccontrol/permacool/hayden have excellent fan kits and accessories.
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