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Old 07-31-2009, 03:05 PM
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Default Adding a third electric pusher fan to the condenser, good or bad?

I just installed a brand new parallel flow condenser, and I thought since I live in a hot climate and have a BB with A/C, that I would add a third fan (pusher) infront of the condenser to help cool it down, but at the same time that would restrict the air flow to the engine radiator even more, do you think its worth doing it? .. anyone did that and noticed a drop in engine temp? .. I already have a suitable fan with all the wiring ready to be installed, and I feel now is a good opportunity since I have the hood off.
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i read (somewhere) that adding a pusher actually decreases air flow.
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Originally Posted by jnb5101
i read (somewhere) that adding a pusher actually decreases air flow.
Yeah, that's what I thought, yet I need someone to prove/deny this theory.
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Mine ran at the same temps when I put a third fan on the front of my rad. I had already removed my condenser though. It did however not do too much with any additional cooling. It saved my bacon when the dual electric fans on the back failed
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Yea maybe as backup only. But if you have dual spals, you won't run hot. I tried a lot of crap before buying the spals, and now years later I can't get it warm.
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Don't know about yours, but on my '69 BB there is no room. When the hood is open, it's right up against the condenser.

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Dual Spals work best for me. I tried a puller and pusher set-up on another car and it did not work...changed to dual pullers and problem solved.
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Originally Posted by Wrencher
Don't know about yours, but on my '69 BB there is no room. When the hood is open, it's right up against the condenser.

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I have aftermarket condenser from Vintage Air, so much smaller than stock and will fit closer to the radiator leaving enough room for a slim type fan.
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A pusher for the condenser, helps the a/c to be more efficient. On always with the a/c. Really has nothing to do with the radiator.

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