Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
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Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
I'm currently running a flexalite fan rated to 10,000 rpm, the type that the blades flatten out at high rpm. Would I see any gain at all in E.T. by going to electric fans? I would still be running a belt driven mechanical water pump. Any experience or advise would be appreaciated.
Re: Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
I'm not a big fan of flex fans. Too many horror stories of broken blades flying through hoods and even one guy's eye.
As for the HP and ET, you might see a little improvement.
As for the HP and ET, you might see a little improvement.
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Re: Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
If you go to an electric do it right. get a good fan (Spal), build a shroud, and make sure you are controlling air flow at the radiator support, a chin spoiler helps.
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Re: Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate the knowledge. I've heard horror stories about flex fans as well, and I'd prefer not to become one of them. Thanks for the advice on the spal fans, I will definitely go that route.
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Re: Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
Here's a hint I got from another member, go to Universal Parts.com and buy a SPAL fan.
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Re: Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
Thanks Bruce , that was an excellent hint. Always up for finding the best deal.
Re: Flex Fan vs Electric Fan
http://www.universalpartsinc.com/ is the exact web site
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