Considering an Electric Fan
Drifting
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From: Sault Ste Marie Ontario
I was using a electric fan on mine but did not like it when I was planing as it did not move enough air over the top of the engine. The air is pushed down because of the slope of the rad. The car did not over heat but after playing the top was so hot you could hear it popping. I switched to one of the plastic flex fans and an very happy. My $0.02
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Originally Posted by Sleper
I was using a electric fan on mine but did not like it when I was planing as it did not move enough air over the top of the engine. The air is pushed down because of the slope of the rad. The car did not over heat but after playing the top was so hot you could hear it popping. I switched to one of the plastic flex fans and an very happy. My $0.02
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Due to the advancement in electric fans, you can defiantly move more air with electic than a clutch fan. But a few things to consider, without a engine driven fan, electric fans could fail, leaving you on the side of the road. Never use those nylon staps to mount the fan to the radiator. Using a shroud with a high RPM fan could restrict the air movement and cause higher temps.
Building hot rods, I found there many options out there, but if not properly installed, could lead to problems. From my experience, a single fan will move more air than a double, higher RPM fans normally can not use shouds, and always leave room between the fan and the radiator.
If you are going for appearance the electric fan is cleaner. The safest way is to use a clutch fan withan electric, such as the '81 models. Best of both worlds.
Building hot rods, I found there many options out there, but if not properly installed, could lead to problems. From my experience, a single fan will move more air than a double, higher RPM fans normally can not use shouds, and always leave room between the fan and the radiator.
If you are going for appearance the electric fan is cleaner. The safest way is to use a clutch fan withan electric, such as the '81 models. Best of both worlds.
