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What non-electric aftermarket fan did you buy?
« on: October 01, 2008, 03:47:04 PM »

I put the jaguar hayden clutch fan on the dart and used a c-body fan on it.  Had as much clearance as the non-clutch fan set up.   I rev it up to do my burnout and the fan blades flexed forward and caught the radiator.  It was the motor was pretty cold and it was cold out and I figure that the clutch fan must have let it spin pretty high rpm. Didn't have this issue with the other fan as it was a heavier steel fan that weighed a lot.  I am having the radiator repaired and obviously I am going to move it forward some but wondered what you guys have bought and where happy with.  I was just going to by the summit brand as it seems as good as any others.  I am really not interested in an electric right now as I have enough items drawing off the electric system as it is now.
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Re: What non-electric aftermarket fan did you buy?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2008, 09:30:27 PM »

fan to radiator clearance should be no less than 1". l always liked the fans with the steel frames and the big stainless steel blades that flatten out at high rpm.
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Re: What non-electric aftermarket fan did you buy?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008, 09:32:02 PM »

Flex-a-lite stainless 18.5" unit with C-body mopar fan shroud cut down and re-welded to fit.


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Re: What non-electric aftermarket fan did you buy?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2008, 10:05:14 PM »

Flex fans cost horsepower.  Google it to see a 5 to 15 horse loss.
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Re: What non-electric aftermarket fan did you buy?
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2008, 05:26:31 AM »

Spal makes a very good fan. They have them either as pushers or pullers. Always remember to use a relay when using an electric fan.
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