Electric fan kit?

JShadzi at aol.com JShadzi at aol.com
Tue Jan 21 21:39:45 EST 2003


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Joe, I agree, the advantage is that an electric fan can be controlled with a
thermostat so it shouldn't come on when the car is moving.  I can't imagine
the gains are huge here, but as long as the kit isn't too expensive its a
nice upgrade.  As far as power upgrades go, however, I'd put this near the
bottom of the list.  I'd really like to see a back to back dyno test to see
what the gains are if any.

Javad

In a message dated 1/21/2003 6:32:21 PM Pacific Standard Time,
pizzoman at yahoo.com writes:

> Huw,
> By wiring in a relay with a switch, one can shut it
> off manually at speeds of over 40mph where airflow is
> enough to not require the belt-driven fan, thus
> returning some, if any, power.
> Admittedly, there MAY be some power loss at low
> speeds, but if the current is not drawing at higher
> speeds and at the track, especially, this could be a
> good thing...at least in my limited grasp.
>
> Educate me,
> Joe




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