Considering an Electric Fan
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Considering an Electric Fan
There is no fan-clutch on my -69.
So instead of buying a new clutch, I am considering an electric fan.
Will a 16" fan be the right size?
I am wondering about this one from Perma-Cool:
JEG's: # 771-19115
The prize is right ( $ 105), and it seems to move a lot of air: 2,950cfm with lightweight aluminum blades. (16")
Some opinions to this?
Suggestions?
(Scandinavia never get that hot.
We have two winters: One white, and one green!
)
TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
So instead of buying a new clutch, I am considering an electric fan.
Will a 16" fan be the right size?
I am wondering about this one from Perma-Cool:
JEG's: # 771-19115
The prize is right ( $ 105), and it seems to move a lot of air: 2,950cfm with lightweight aluminum blades. (16")
Some opinions to this?
Suggestions?
(Scandinavia never get that hot.
We have two winters: One white, and one green!
) TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Melting Slicks
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Most of us in the U.S. use dual 11 or 12 inch fans, but we have higher temps than you. I would think the one you have found would do a good job. One guy on the forum was going to try a Volvo electric fan which is supposed to move a lot of air. You might be able to get those cheap where you are; used.
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In my 1970 Big block, im using twin fans with shroud from a 1990's LT1 Vette ; they move a tremendous amount of air . Am presently cranking out 560 h.p./600 tq. (gross) with no problem whatsover keeping the motor cooled to 180 f. Hope that helps.
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I can see your points with dual fans.
But my wishlist now, is quite long, so I was hoping to get away with it
with a single big fan, for half the price.
Since I have a smallblock 350, I think I will give the single 16" a chance.
I also want to try it with a thermal switch on 180°.
TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
But my wishlist now, is quite long, so I was hoping to get away with it
with a single big fan, for half the price.
Since I have a smallblock 350, I think I will give the single 16" a chance.
I also want to try it with a thermal switch on 180°.
TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Originally Posted by Rock'n Old
I can see your points with dual fans.
But my wishlist now, is quite long, so I was hoping to get away with it
with a single big fan, for half the price.
Since I have a smallblock 350, I think I will give the single 16" a chance.
I also want to try it with a thermal switch on 180°.
TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
But my wishlist now, is quite long, so I was hoping to get away with it
with a single big fan, for half the price.
Since I have a smallblock 350, I think I will give the single 16" a chance.
I also want to try it with a thermal switch on 180°.
TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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From: Flower Mound Texas
Originally Posted by Rock'n Old
There is no fan-clutch on my -69.
So instead of buying a new clutch, I am considering an electric fan.
Will a 16" fan be the right size?
I am wondering about this one from Perma-Cool:
JEG's: # 771-19115
The prize is right ( $ 105), and it seems to move a lot of air: 2,950cfm with lightweight aluminum blades. (16")
Some opinions to this?
Suggestions?
(Scandinavia never get that hot.
We have two winters: One white, and one green! )
TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
So instead of buying a new clutch, I am considering an electric fan.
Will a 16" fan be the right size?
I am wondering about this one from Perma-Cool:
JEG's: # 771-19115
The prize is right ( $ 105), and it seems to move a lot of air: 2,950cfm with lightweight aluminum blades. (16")
Some opinions to this?
Suggestions?
(Scandinavia never get that hot.
We have two winters: One white, and one green!
) TnX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Melting Slicks
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
I run the 16" Permicool and have no problems keeping the temps down under 180-190 on hot days.I got to add that when I went to the 406 I had no choice to upgrade the radiator to the Griffen 31X19 you see here. The stock radiator would not keep up with the 500 hp for much more than a half hour. Now I can cruise all day,and no worries about the temps.
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@Money Pit
Originally Posted by The Money Pit
I run the 16" Permicool and have no problems keeping the temps down under 180-190 on hot days.I got to add that when I went to the 406 I had no choice to upgrade the radiator to the Griffen 31X19 you see here. The stock radiator would not keep up with the 500 hp for much more than a half hour. Now I can cruise all day,and no worries about the temps.
How is the fan, when it comes to noise??
Is that a temp feeler, in the radiator?
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From: Union Ontario
I run a 15 1/2" fan off of a Ford Windstar and it keeps my 10.5:1 383 cool with it mounted to a Griffin rad. I also have the smaller 13 1/2" fan from the same van that I'm going to switch for use as a puller. I got it all for $100 CA unfortunately there is some fab work for the mounts as the shorud will not fit in the vette.
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Originally Posted by Razorhorn
My opinion is that if you don't have cooling problems, don't switch. I have dual Spals and they are LOUD!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Originally Posted by Rock'n Old
That is the one that I have been looking at.
How is the fan, when it comes to noise??
Is that a temp feeler, in the radiator?
How is the fan, when it comes to noise??
Is that a temp feeler, in the radiator?
