Help with new fan set up
Help with new fan set up Going to 86 the stock fan set up. Give me your ideas of what I should run. Single or dual. Spal I hear makes a great fan set up for our cars. If anyone has stock fan specs please list them. Or part numbers for Spal applications, for us. Do any sponsors carry good cooling fans for our cars? Thank You...Angelo
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Re: Help with new fan set up I'm running the ATI fan replacement, its a SPAL single 16" pushes 2700CFM's....draws 25 amps...
But its supposed to cool, I'm going to get my car tomorrow so I will see how it does in the warm weather...
But its supposed to cool, I'm going to get my car tomorrow so I will see how it does in the warm weather...
Re: Help with new fan set up Thanks Bos. I was thinking the dual 11in(2680cfm), not sure if they would fit. Heat is a killer on FI. Good luck with that monster, and hopefully we will both be at the next rsd's. Ang
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Re: Help with new fan set up Yea, I don't think I can get off of work for that, cause I got to take off for the 26th down at US41...
I don't have anyone to tow me up to RSD's anyways...
I don't have anyone to tow me up to RSD's anyways...
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Re: Help with new fan set up https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...14&fpart=1
I've heard many times that it's hard to outflow the stock setup. I've noticed my temps starting to rise with that ati fan. Haven't gotten out of hand yet, but I don't think it'll cut it w/ac + traffic in hot climates.
I've heard many times that it's hard to outflow the stock setup. I've noticed my temps starting to rise with that ati fan. Haven't gotten out of hand yet, but I don't think it'll cut it w/ac + traffic in hot climates.
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Re: Help with new fan set up The new fan setup probably won't help you much and may even cause more problems.
You need to focus on getting air in and getting it out to keep the motor cool. I have been looking into this for a while now and have talked to a lot of people about it, and the consensus is definitely to stick with the stock fans.
Our engine bays are cramped with limited air flow forcing us to get creative in a forced air application.
Paul
You need to focus on getting air in and getting it out to keep the motor cool. I have been looking into this for a while now and have talked to a lot of people about it, and the consensus is definitely to stick with the stock fans.
Our engine bays are cramped with limited air flow forcing us to get creative in a forced air application.
Paul
Re: Help with new fan set up I thought I read the stock fans can do 3500cfm. You need to make sure they are coming on at full speed which can be done in the programing or hack the stock wiring and run separate relays for each fan. I think a larger radiator should be done first before going with a new fan setup.
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Re: Help with new fan set up
I had the car out today in the hot 98 degree weather, the car stayed around 180 degrees the whole time, not bad for an iron block setup...
Are you SURE it's rated that high?
Thanks,man!
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Re: Help with new fan set up It seems that there are two types of heating problems here.
1. Can't keep engine cool while stopped or driving slow.
2. Can't keep engine cool while driving at highway speeds.
I have problem 2 but not problem 1.
1. Can't keep engine cool while stopped or driving slow.
2. Can't keep engine cool while driving at highway speeds.
I have problem 2 but not problem 1.
Re: Help with new fan set up Thank You for all the replies. Looks like I will keep the fans stock. Hopefully my 6.0l heads will be here next week, and I can put this thing back together. Don't know how much I would have driven the car considering the heat around here lately. Happy 4th. Ang
Re: Help with new fan set up Aliendroid - Are you running a thermostat? I have heard that not running one can actually make you run hotter because the coolant passes through the radiator too fast. Also, do you still have the air scoop under the rad support attached? Without that, no air will get up there at cruising speeds.
It seems kind of wierd you overheat on the highway only. I am thinking there is something else going on. If those two things I suggested didn't work, throw out some more stuff about your install.
-Geoff
It seems kind of wierd you overheat on the highway only. I am thinking there is something else going on. If those two things I suggested didn't work, throw out some more stuff about your install.
-Geoff