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Old 02-27-2012, 07:55 AM
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ok i was thinking about my fan setup. I currently have the same exact for my LS6 rx7 sitting in my brother in laws house that i need to go pick up. you may laugh but its a ford Taurus fan. now before you go omg what is he thinking take a look at it


with a 2500 CFM on low speed and 4500 CFM on high. i think that is pretty dam good! i got it for nothing, and its 4 wires 2 powers one for high one for low and 2 grounds. if it burns out the motor is easy to replace. and its cheap! so i was talking to a friend of mine who is a chevelle owner and he told me to just get a 7 blade clutch style fan setup. I didnt get the change to email him back yet about it but i wanted to ask you guys what do you think should i go with an electric fan or should i go with a clutch style 7 blade fan?
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Old 02-27-2012, 08:31 AM
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Go electric if you are not keeping the car original. You don't want it overheating.
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Old 02-27-2012, 08:41 AM
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I think electric can be done if you want but there is no reason a mechanical clutch fan won't work, and work well.

This is one of those debates that never seems to have a clear cut answer. Either option can work if done correctly. Either option can cause overheating if only done half-assed.
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Old 02-27-2012, 10:08 AM
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let me tell you the way i have my rx7 wired its set to turn on at 210 degrees and turn off at 190. my rx7 never ever seen about 215 and i am talking about i was running it hard on the auto cross that day in 88 degree weather with 50% humidity and it went to 215 while i was driving but as soon as i got to the cool down station with in 2 mins the coolant was back down to 190 with no issues. i was thinking about wiring it the same exact way in my chevelle. so i guess e fan will do just as good then!
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Old 02-27-2012, 11:23 AM
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Either will work well. The Taurus fan is a popular one to use. A 7 blade clutch fan will also do the job. That's what I'm running and have never gone over 210, not sure it's even hit 210. So go with either setup you prefer.
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Old 02-27-2012, 11:40 AM
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i'm just not sure which one would work better. i just want easy i am a little tired of working on a non running car..lol
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