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Pro's and Cons of Fan usage

Old May 28, 2002 | 09:04 PM
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Pro's and Cons of Fan usage

I am currently wiring my fan to run constantly while the car is cranked. I want your opinions. I am only doing this until I get my dual system in about 2 months. Thanks.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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no cons really. I keep mine like that permenantly,.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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85,

Your fans will wear out sooner, but if you're getting a replacement soon, that probably isn't an issue. The only other possible problems are that the alternator always has to work harder to generate the 12-15A to run the fan, and if you're using an auto with a trans cooler, the trans oil will take a little longer to warm up and thin out (high line pressure).

And Jester, I'm thinking you're probably making just a little more heat than '85 might be. How's the inverted radiator working out?
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Old May 29, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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i have my fan wired like that. and i just picked up my new one today because the other one burned out on me. im on my 3rd fan in 3 years. so they do go faster when on all the time.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by Vader

And Jester, I'm thinking you're probably making just a little more heat than '85 might be. How's the inverted radiator working out?
It fit and worked fairly well..but it turned out to just not be enough to keep it cool. I managed to pick up 6 core thick radiator. Used Nascar throwaway I found for cheap. works much better

I put up pics of the radiator and install if you wanna see.

http://jester.iroczone.com/Radiator.html
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Old May 29, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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Yeah.....I'm gonna get a replacement in a few months. I am running an Auto but I only need this as an alternative for the moment.
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