fan clutch eliminator
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Originally Posted by tamvette68
has anyone tried the fan clutch eliminator from CC??? any good? comments?? etc....
Rich
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Originally Posted by StickShiftCorvette
Why do you think any GM fan cannot run at 6500 RPM (plus some design factor)?
I thought the clutch fan system was strictly for improved efficiency and reduced noise when the flow is not needed.
I thought the clutch fan system was strictly for improved efficiency and reduced noise when the flow is not needed.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Depends on pitch of fan,as I understand...
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by StickShiftCorvette
The pitch of the fan shouldn't make a difference for structural integrety (the speed it explodes) and the pitch would only effect at which speeds the fan best moves air. A fan with a shallow pitch won't move as much air when turning slowly doing better at higher revs, while an agressively pitched fan will not flow as much air at (some) high speed due to flow separation at the blades.
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Originally Posted by dwncchs
He wasnt saying it would explode! He was saying (as you said)some fans are not designed for high speed.
Sorry Stick shift...it's in my mind...but getting it communicated here typing with one finger,and all.......
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; Aug 28, 2006 at 05:26 PM.
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