Electric Fan
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Nick M;1143283 said:
Are you talking about it storing the energy? Then in that case it's another transition and is even LESS efficent...
Really guys, I appreciate the responses. However I think some of these ideas are over kill. Anything comparable to a stock F-body or 'vette setup should be more than enough as i have a larger, aluminum radiator. Also, I plan on "ducting" the front of the radiator like you might see on a lot of race cars. So really I need a fan mostly for idling.
Poodles;1143526 said:Like I said, JUNKYARD
You could use ebay as well, but you'll pay more...
Well, I can get a fan on EBay for about $35.00 shipped... Plus I have no idea where junkyards are around here. I'm at school in ND.
sorry to bring this back up but I was wondering if an electric fan setup provides enough cooling/performance over the oe clutch fan? I want to make sure my car is cooled well and the e-fans are cheaper than a new radiator and from what I've read free up some horses. what I'm wondering is would it b a worthwhile upgrade? Or would I be better off going with the bigger radiator?
turbo87targa;1161547 said:
You have no qualifiers for your question. The stock working fan clutch provides ample cooling for anything you throw at it.
turbo87targa;1161547 said:
No, the stock fan will outflow most electric fans and it won't free up power (increased draw on electrical system = alternator needs to work harder = increased load on engine)
Won't make any difference if the radiator is clogged either, so get the radiator and make sure you have a shroud and the fan clutch is working correctly...
i highly doubt the 80amp (iirc) alt. will handle hits of 50-60 amps from a decent cooling fan on start up and then 30-40 amps continous draw mixed with headlights, stereos etc...
It took two years plus to kill the original, o.e.m. alternator on my car with the Contour fans. Personally, I would recommend keeping the stock clutch fan.
For the person who said their clutch fan quit working, there's a write up by Jetjock on how to rebuild it, if you search around a bit. Pretty simple, and cheaper than buying and wiring fans. Buying a new clutch for the stock fan would be cheaper than the initial wiring, relays, switches, and fans to go electric, and easier, to.
With the Chevy motor, a high output alternator should be pretty cheap, if not factory installed.
For the person who said their clutch fan quit working, there's a write up by Jetjock on how to rebuild it, if you search around a bit. Pretty simple, and cheaper than buying and wiring fans. Buying a new clutch for the stock fan would be cheaper than the initial wiring, relays, switches, and fans to go electric, and easier, to.
With the Chevy motor, a high output alternator should be pretty cheap, if not factory installed.