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Old 09-19-2003 | 08:25 PM
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Has any one replaced the stock fans with aftermarket upgraded ones ? , if so how much was it , what type , specs . etc.

I may have to replace mine since the blades were damaged on one and I am expecting to generate a lot of heat soon.
Old 09-19-2003 | 09:18 PM
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Although I have no experience with aftermarket fans, I've read that the OEM fans are very good, high flowing, fans and that there is no need for aftermarket ones.
Old 09-19-2003 | 09:24 PM
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Vosko has an aftermarket fan... Not sure which one though...
Old 09-19-2003 | 09:39 PM
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yeah... I would agree that replacing the stock fans with aftermarket fans would have not benefit. My experience with aftermarket electric fans has not been good. Stay factory. They are more reliable and plenty strong enough.
Old 09-19-2003 | 10:42 PM
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use the stock fan motors with two stock 4 blade fans . Toss the 5 bladed fan, a new 4 blade fan is about $ 34 from the dealer .Garfinkle has done this several times with out hearing the harmonic thumping that the 4-5 blade is to stop .Two 4 blades flow more air than 4-5 blade set up .
Old 09-19-2003 | 11:02 PM
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Prove to me that the 4 blade flows more air.
Old 09-20-2003 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by duboisr' date='Sep 19 2003, 08:42 PM
use the stock fan motors with two stock 4 blade fans . Toss the 5 bladed fan, a new 4 blade fan is about $ 34 from the dealer .Garfinkle has done this several times with out hearing the harmonic thumping that the 4-5 blade is to stop .Two 4 blades flow more air than 4-5 blade set up .
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I suggest upgrading the radiator before spending money on fans.
Old 09-20-2003 | 11:28 AM
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i have FAL dual 12" fans.... works great..... 210F when beating the crap out of it for extended periods. i want to upgrade the oil cooler..... should lower temps even more
Old 09-20-2003 | 02:59 PM
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I am upgrading to the KOYO rad . I want / wanted to do the fans at the same time , Is that 4 blade fan thing true ?
Old 09-20-2003 | 07:48 PM
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I bought a used 4 bladed fan. Haven't installed yet, but I hear alot of autox and road race guy use this trick to move more air through the radiator.



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