how close is the fan to the radiator?
Offset fan vs regular fan
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Snowbug778
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About 3 to 4 inchs, same as the fan before
No shroud I would want it closer. You are going to have to run it . Add a mechanical temp gauge to see real temp,Factory might be off. I have both on my Bee for temp. HOT in SC
Doorkicker
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You said hotrod. What are the details about the engine? How much of a hotrod it is will help offer some idea.
Of course the simple solution is try all the fans and see which one performs for your style of driving. That's what I would do.
Of course the simple solution is try all the fans and see which one performs for your style of driving. That's what I would do.
Snowbug778
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Duel carb, edelbrock heads, new radiator as you can see, we bought the car like this becuase the guy was turning it into a hot rod, and so am i.
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None of my gauges work exexpt my spedometer i need to fix them but not my main priority. Alright ill drive it tonight alittle harder then normal and see if she runs better or worse
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You should investigate buying and installing a shroud and position the fan a minimum of half it's thickness inside the shroud. Without a shroud going closer decreases the surface area the fan utilizes; too far away causes even less CFM thru rad due to short circuiting air flow around the blade tips.....yes get a mechanical temp gauge...
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Snowbug778
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Definitely ran hotter, i am going to switch it back when it cools down
I would look for a shroud. original radiator?Start a WTB thread for a shroud. Google to see what shroud you need with a part number . And see what the proper fan is.
Snowbug778
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Got it! I will look tommrow!
looks like 7 blade fan for you car
Snowbug778
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I would need to get an adapter for it tho, when the car cools down ill switch the fans and send a pic of it
I see the after market radiator ,tray the flex fan
Snowbug778
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Got it!
you might need a new spacer to get it closer to the radiator,about an inch away.
Snowbug778
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Good to know, if i went with the 7 clutch fan how much would i be looking at plus the spacer?
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This is a Mopar original design fan to be used with EITHER a thermal drive or torque drive fan clutch....a good choice...Tony's parts has both clutches and the mounting hardware. Your radiator fabricator should have or recommend a shroud to fit his design....just my opinion..
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I agree with you, my dad has one, but with all the other parts i want, its not my main priority
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Good luck with your endeavors...please let's know how you make out.....cheers..
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