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OverDose · 07-20-2003, 20:42

what alternatives are theyre if i was to remove the mechanical fan?

xdc351 · 07-20-2003, 20:57

Only 1, electrical fans!

2 davis craig 10" fans and a davis craig temp sensor will set you back about $250 and keep just about any 6 on the planet nice and cool. If you feel the need 2 12" fans would be about $350.

OverDose · 07-20-2003, 21:02

who sells these?

xdc351 · 07-20-2003, 21:10

My favourite way to get them is online through http://www.vpwmailorder.com otherwise most auto parts stores will have/order them for you.

OverDose · 07-20-2003, 21:30

where do you direct the airflow towards the engine or radiator?

EDXR8 · 07-20-2003, 22:09

towards the engine.

OverDose · 07-20-2003, 22:31

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Originally Posted by EDXR8

towards the engine.

make sence, wasnt sure because the description of the thermal switch says "A Thermal Switch is a temperature device which senses the temperature of the radiator and turns on the electric fan when cooling is needed."

cheers,

EDXR8 · 07-20-2003, 22:42

The temp sensor sits in the top radiator hose and allows you to set what temp you want the fans to kick in at. On a normal 20 degree day, most of the time the fans don't run, they just turn on every now and then, mainly when you are sitting still.

xf6250 · 07-21-2003, 01:27

I had a single 13 inch ( i think it was 13) and it kept the xf nice and cool.

xdc351 · 07-21-2003, 01:35

I prefer 2 10" fans. For the amount you spend buying a 12" or a 14" fan the 2 10's are a better buy IMO. Mainly because they can cool both halves of the radiator and if your really keen you can buy 2 temp sensors and run the 2 indepenently, just set the one on the return side of the radiator at a higher temp so it runs as a backup.