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Old 08-12-2004, 03:01 PM
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Default how many CFM's do i need for fan so engine stays cool

looking to get a new radiator and fan set up
im looking at specs and need to know how much air a fan should put out i see them range from 1000-2950 CFM for one fan

also anytips on getting a radiator should i go with 1.25" double core or 1.5" double core.

this willl be a street car with ac so it needs to stay cool.
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up anyone?
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All i did was use the stock setup and the SLP high capcity radiator and my car stay plenty cool getting to 180 in traffic and around 172 on the highway
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Where do you find the high CFM fans?

I want to upgrade mine, my airflow seems too short
to hold the ECT down where I want, when the A/C
is on.

As far as I can see, there's no bonus to going with
the small flow fan or lower surface area radiator.

I'd like to know what vendors you have found for
meaningful cooling upgrades.
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griffen makes some radiators-------------------->

and also ive been looking at jegs and summit.
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i agree, rad 1st.. as far as i know.. nobody makes a better flowing fan than stock.
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well i am going to swap my radiator so the stock fans might not work.

anyone know how much the stock fan set up puts out CFM-wise.



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