Flexalite versus Derale for Electric Cooling Fans

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Willis - 13 Sep 2005 14:34 GMT

Any opinions on which company makes a better product (I'm looking at
Dual fan configurations for a Ford application, as a pusher.)???

Or can anyone suggest a better (perhaps more reliable or higher CFM)
fan maker?

Thanks,

Jason

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Steve - 13 Sep 2005 15:13 GMT

> Any opinions on which company makes a better product (I'm looking at
> Dual fan configurations for a Ford application, as a pusher.)???
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> Jason

Flex-a-lite has a pretty good reputation. So does Hayden. I'm not
familiar with Derale.

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pater - 14 Sep 2005 02:15 GMT

Mechanical fans work best. Hadda flexalite in my S-10/350 where I hadda
4 core rad built special & the flexalite wouldn't push thru it. If your
using a thinner core, it'll probably do the trick but be aware of my
lesson. Fortunatly I hadda rear drive buick that I converted to R-134
that eventually used up an otherwise waste of money. Not debasing the
manufacturer, just giving my expierence. Good luck.

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Daniel J. Stern - 14 Sep 2005 04:35 GMT

> Mechanical fans work best.

All fans are mechanical. Some of them are spun by the engine, others by an
electric motor. The latter type is overwhelmingly the most popular and has
been for the last 20 years.

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Willis - 14 Sep 2005 05:23 GMT

I'm looking at a pair of dual fans by Derale, or buying two single fans
by SPAL. Any info on these manufacturers?

Thanks!

Jason

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Norm De Plume - 14 Sep 2005 14:54 GMT

> > Mechanical fans work best.

> All fans are mechanical.

What about electric arc fans, similar to arc speakers?
Batmobile uses them.

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Willis - 14 Sep 2005 20:10 GMT

FYI (in case someone wants to know), Derale comes with a 12 month
warranty and SPAL fans come with an 18 month warranty.

Jason

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