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Jan 29, 2011 | 08:04 AM

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koolrayz

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the stock fans pull a lot of amperage, and i have no problem using my stock wiring.

HHHAAAA Let us know how that works out for you.
You think you are the only one that tried running two of those derale 16925 on stock wiring. Ask Tally how it worked out for him.

Feb 2, 2011 | 06:35 PM

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My fan/s will be controlled by the computer. Does anybody here know how to hook up a fan over-ride switch? I would like to be able to turn the fans off and on manually.

Feb 22, 2011 | 11:32 AM

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just a question hopefully not a dumb one but why hasnt anyone used the stock fan as a pusher? is it too bulky? or what?

Feb 24, 2011 | 09:56 AM

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just a question hopefully not a dumb one but why hasnt anyone used the stock fan as a pusher? is it too bulky? or what?

bump!!!! anyone ever done this? sorry for the thread jack

Feb 24, 2011 | 10:43 AM

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I run a 16" and 8" zirgo, low noise, runs cool. I made my fan shroud but I want to redo like the one above. I bought my procharger used so I ended up making a lot of parts instead of using the procharger parts.

Mar 17, 2011 | 09:58 PM

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Subscribing...anything new here? Anyone have success with any other fans?

Mar 17, 2011 | 10:18 PM

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I'm thinking of using single w/o a shroud as pusher opposing a single pulley with shroud. Car has large single as stock fan

Mar 17, 2011 | 10:18 PM

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Subscribing...anything new here? Anyone have success with any other fans?

I went with the Zirgo 16"
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HFM-ZFB16S/

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Mar 17, 2011 | 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tallreyes

just a question hopefully not a dumb one but why hasnt anyone used the stock fan as a pusher? is it too bulky? or what?

I'm curious about this as well. I've read they pull like 4000cfm so would they push an equal amount?

Is there a nice weight savings going with aftermarket fans and perhaps thats a reason?

Mar 18, 2011 | 05:07 AM

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Oem fan is a puller not a pusher. You cannot just flip the blades around and run it, it has to be designed as a puller. Also the stock fans are thick and wouldn't fit that well as a puller option. Really the 2200 cfm derale fan is a great unit, it even comes with mounting hardware and relay + wiring.

Jul 6, 2011 | 07:26 PM

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I went with the Zirgo 16"
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HFM-ZFB16S/

any luck with the zirgo ?? looking to buy one asap and wanna see how the work out first

Jul 6, 2011 | 09:13 PM

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Pushers will work up to a point (So says Ron Davis) I had a fitment issues and thought about this but was told not to do it... Now I'm thinking I should have tried it first. :-/

Jul 6, 2011 | 10:07 PM

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Yep. There's plenty people out there running pushers with no problem. I've got two pusher Derale fans but have not tried them out yet.........setbacks suck.

Jul 6, 2011 | 10:44 PM

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Yep. There's plenty people out there running pushers with no problem. I've got two pusher Derale fans but have not tried them out yet.........setbacks suck.

I worked it out so it's no problem now. And in the long run I'm sure I'm going to need the pullers because they do work better. I'm going to be at 1500+ on HP so I need all the help I can get.

Jul 6, 2011 | 11:31 PM

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Yes sir.....

Apr 1, 2013 | 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tally TransAm

worked great ever since i bypassed the factory wiring as well. only using the factory wiring as the trigger, power is coming from the battery

i attached mine with the nylon ties through the radiator and havent had an issue, they function great

i was under the impression you didnt want a shroud on a pusher setup?

Just installed a set of these on my car after the flexalite pullers I had failed.

These fans are straight business! I love em!

Apr 7, 2014 | 11:40 AM

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Well I ordered the derale 16925 fans back in late February and they keep pushing the date back. They are now back ordered until May 19th. Not letting the car sit for another month before I can finish the car. Anybody have any other fans that work well?

Apr 8, 2014 | 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkBird2000

I went with a custom made aluminium fan shroud with a 16" and IIRC 9" puller Spal fans. I have two Derale pushers with less than 200 mile run time on them if interested.

Apr 8, 2014 | 07:58 AM

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I went with a custom made aluminium fan shroud with a 16" and IIRC 9" puller Spal fans. I have two Derale pushers with less than 200 mile run time on them if interested.

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