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Electric radiator fan recommendations
Shopping for an electric cooling fan for my '78 Camaro stocker with stock size radiator. What size, cfm rating, and amperage would be sufficient for adequate cooling ? Curved or straight blades ?
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12-22-2016, 12:44 PM
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
Joe, I have the same car as you. I use a Flex-a-lite fan # 118. 2500 CFM.
Works good for me. I do not use a shroud, for no particular reason. 18 Amp draw, be sure to use a relay. Terry Knapper Last edited by terry1; 12-22-2016 at 03:40 PM. |
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12-22-2016, 07:33 PM
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
Terry, thanks for the reply. What combo do you run ?
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12-23-2016, 09:09 AM
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
Chevrolet HHR from your Chevy parts department is a nice one. It has a built in shroud. It fits my 68 Camaro like its factory but your radiator is probably wider
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12-23-2016, 09:09 AM
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
Joe, I run the 175/275 HP, 350 CID in "I" trim. Stick setup.
I run my car as a coupe. The Z28 is to heavy to be a natural "I". Terry K Last edited by terry1; 12-23-2016 at 09:15 AM. |
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12-23-2016, 10:17 AM
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
Joe , you have a PM............
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12-23-2016, 10:53 AM
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
PM back at you Dave and Terry you have a PM.
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
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I own a 2011 HHR as my daily driver. That's an idea. Hmmm...
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
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Re: Electric radiator fan recommendations
It's a lot of amps to pull thru the switch. The wire can get real hot. This way the switch only triggers the relay.
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