How much CFM???

[kidtaurus]

Anybody have any opinions on this fan?
http://www.ramchargers.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/Product_Search.d2w/report?prnbr=674003
or should I just get a Taurus electric fan? I kinda like the one described in the link because it comes with wires, relays, and switches. But is 2340 CFM enough? How much does the Taurus fan flow?

 

[GaPonyFarm]

I would think that the fans will push enough air, but I'd definitely want the unit to be controlled via a thermostat, not a rocker switch... just my $.02.

 

[baskin]

The best of both. Taurus 3800 cfm with built in controller. Two wires to connect http://www.dccontrol.com/kitsr1.htm

 

[kidtaurus]

Wow, the Taurus fan coud support a big block. I am gonna go with a Taurus fan and a flex-a-lite variable speed controller to control the fan. The only reason is that vsc from flex a lite is cheaper and comes with all the wires.

 

[kidtaurus]

Do I have to use a relay with a fan controller? I am just trying to get my ducks in a row b4 I order everything.

 

[302RWP]

if you dont mind my asking... what does CFM stand for? same thing they use to measure carbs?

 

[rebel65]

Cubic Feet per Minute aka how much air it can push

 

[12sec67]

i run an ford probe junkyard ($25) electric fan on my rad it stays at 165-170 all the time but then again i'm running a 1990 max cool rad w/ crossflow.

 

[302RWP]

thanks rebel. i live in the bay area also, near san jose in the south bay. must be a pain to drive your classic in the city especially if it has no power steering its hard enough to drive there with all that traffic and sloping streets.

 

[rbohm]

i would run a relay in the fan system. remember the fan has a fair current draw, and may overload the fan controller. also i would wire in a manual backup switch so that if the fan controller or the thermostatic switch fails, you can turn the fan on and keep the car cool. also use a switched source for the back up switch so that when you shut the car down the fan turns off if you have the manual switch on.

 

[66P51GT]

Here is a good writeup on a complete Taurus fan installation for < $100: http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2003/02/electricfan/index.shtml

 

[baskin]

Wow, the Taurus fan coud support a big block. I am gonna go with a Taurus fan and a flex-a-lite variable speed controller to control the fan. The only reason is that vsc from flex a lite is cheaper and comes with all the wires.

How much is the vsc? will it handle 35A?

 

[kidtaurus]

It makes the fan come on a little bit slower than would the kit found in the Fordmuscle.com write up then gradually spool up to full speed.(At least that is what I think) Summit has it for ~$80. I don't know if it comes with builtin relays to handle the load.

 

[baskin]

Evidently summit pulled it. You might want to check the f150 forum, it looks like they're having problems with them overheating. The dccontrol unit's different anyway. It runs the fan at whatever speed is needed to attain the set temp.