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Old Sep 3, 2017 | 01:04 AM
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Can anyone tell me what electric fan set up to use for a 1970 corvette with 454 that has air conditioning also.do t want the most expensive but not necessarily the cheapest either.just want one that's the simplest and most effective for the money.
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Dewitts has an excellent dual fan/shroud setup.

Since you have A/C, make sure you add a 3rd relay that will turn fans on when A/C is on.
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What are the actual temperatures you should stay within to be within GM specifications?
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Whats wrong with the factory mech fan and if you really need it add a smaller electric fan out on the ac condensor.

There is a lot of work including upgrading the charging system to run electric fans up to par with cooling a bb with ac...
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