Electric VS standard fan

Wow, I would not get rid of that sweet radiator setup.

How much distance from the radiator to your water pump pulley bolts?

Because I would try like heck to get a good elec fan setup in there.


For example a couple pretty haus-a-fied elec fan setups for a good price:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g4852/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-16826/overview/


The second one (der-16826) comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some variants actually have the thru-flow flaps which assist during high speed driving to let more air thru rad while fans are not running. Appears that most configurations pull 4000 cfm which is pretty great.

I would definitely run at 180 hi flow thermostat rather than a restrictor.

bahamasdivers said

I have a new Champion radiator--also new (with spring) lower hose--motor is fresh 340 with 4 speed and A/C, problem is not enough clearance between water pump snout and radiator to install factory fan. I've looked at every thread on every website and have come to the conclusion that I'll need a smaller radiator and go back to factory fan with shroud. Tried 2 or 3 different thermostats and even different size restrictors. Also have remote temp gauge in engine compartment that I verify with temp gun--they always match. Anyone want to trade a factory radiator for my new Champion radiator?

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