Can a flex a Lite fan be used as an auxiliary fan?
In some applications, this can cause the engine to run hot or overheat because there isn’t enough air moving through the radiator. Adding an auxiliary electric fan to the front of the radiator can overcome this problem. Flex-a-lite makes several fans that have an open shroud design to allow for airflow, which is ideal for this use.
Can a dual electric fan be used on a car?
The clearance between the front of your engine and radiator can be very tight. Dual electric fans could be the solution to your cooling issues.
How do you wire dual electric cooling fans?
Finally, run fused constant power to both of the red wires on the relays (tab 30). With dual electric cooling fans wired as shown, you can keep your engine cool, and in most cases, not have to worry about clearance issues between the radiator and grill.
Can a auxiliary electric fan keep a car cool?
We’ve seen an auxiliary electric fan help many types of vehicles keep their cool. This includes off-road vehicles that are moving slow on a trail, hot rods at big events where there is a lot of traffic, tow vehicles carrying a heavy load up a steep grade and commercial delivery vehicles that spend much of their time parked and idling.
Are there any electric radiator fans for high performance cars?
Of course, high-performance engines require more airflow. Many electric cooling fans are rated by recommended horsepower to help you choose the optimum cooling fan for your vehicle. Electric radiator fans are available in both pusher and puller designs. Pusher-style fans mount on the front of the radiator and blow air through the radiator core.
What kind of fans can be used as auxiliary fans?
Flex-a-lite makes several electric fans that are ideal as auxiliary fans, in addition to a full line of primary electric fans, belt-driven fans, aluminum radiators and other performance cooling products.
Can a flex a Lite fan be added to a radiator?
Adding an auxiliary electric fan to the front of the radiator can overcome this problem. Flex-a-lite makes several fans that have an open shroud design to allow for airflow, which is ideal for this use. Part numbers 112, 114 and 116 range in size from approximately 13-16 inches and create between 1,105 and 2,215 cfm of airflow.
Where do electric fans mount on a radiator?
Pusher-style fans mount on the front of the radiator and blow air through the radiator core. Puller-style fans mount behind the radiator and draw air through the core. Puller-style fans are recommended for applications in which the electric fan is the primary cooling source.