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Electric fan/shroud combos

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A person observation, I have seen many car magazine articles touting electric fans and aluminum shrouds. They all swear by them and in cooler climates, where all the articles take place, they seem to work.

I've used 3 different electric fan n shroud setups. 1 was from a Ford Contour, kept engine nice at slow, under 45mph, speeds and idling. But over 45, it would hit 220° n climbing. #2 was a custom made aluminum w flaps all over it for more airflow at higher speeds w dual 13" fans. Again, great at under 45mph and idling but 220° n rising over 45mph. 3rd was a vacuum molded plastic shroud w twin 12" high amp fans. The plastic shroud was curved on the inside. Same exact scenario as 1st two. Company said to add 3/8" slots at bottom for more airflow, then cut holes in each corner and add flaps for more airflow. Still same result.

I only have 3" between radiator core and water pump shaft face. Serpentine pulley so reverse rotation pump and fan. No room for fan clutch. I am using factory shroud w a 19" nylon 11 blade reverse rotation fan from Chevy 496" truck directly mounted to w/p pulley. Works amazing. Slow, fast, idling. Engine on interstate stays around 176°, slower cruising around 186-192° a/c vent temps around 38°. This is w a 496 stroker in AZ w 115-125° ambient temps.

Does anyone have any good experiences w an electric fan/shroud combo in Hot environment. Over 110°.
 
what's the set up you have now? can you provide some more info on the car itself ? make , model , color ? (jk)
 
I changed from a Champion 4-Core with Contour fans to a Griffin (Dual 1.25" core) and two Spal 13" fans mounted to radiator, no shroud.
I haven't tested the new setup yet, but the two fans cover most of the radiator without a shroud, so going to try it without the shroud so there is no airflow restriction at highway speeds.
 
No luck for me with electrics...pushers, pullers, both....all ran hot
 
I changed from a Champion 4-Core with Contour fans to a Griffin (Dual 1.25" core) and two Spal 13" fans mounted to radiator, no shroud.
I haven't tested the new setup yet, but the two fans cover most of the radiator without a shroud, so going to try it without the shroud so there is no airflow restriction at highway speeds.

I've contemplated going without a shroud. I have more than enough hp n the car will Never be raced. My only complaint to my direct drive setup is shaft wear on the w/p. Otherwise, it works great.
 
Hope yours keeps it cool.

It does. I use the SD Meziere electric pump. I can drop the temps from 180 to the 1-teens in a matter of seconds by leaving the fans and pump on after I shut off the engine. The bypass mod also helps.

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Does this daily drive w a/c for a 100+ miles a day in 115+ temps?

I missed the part of your post that stated you only wanted replies from daily drivers that put 100+ miles a day in 115+ temps. No, I prefer the vented seats in my 2500 Cummins for that. This set up does keep my 605 Hemi <180 during the 115+ temps.
 
I missed the part of your post that stated you only wanted replies from daily drivers that put 100+ miles a day in 115+ temps. No, I prefer the vented seats in my 2500 Cummins for that. This set up does keep my 605 Hemi <180 during the 115+ temps.
Oh I didn't just want those, I was just curious if it did. I just want to hear about anyone who actually had good luck in a daily driver in AZ summertime temps. I like my '03 Cummins too, but w the mechanical fan in the Coronet, it never gets warmer than 38° at the vents.
 
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