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Kahuna · 08-10-2018, 09:34 AM

I have not used one of these, but would like to know what are the good ones that folks are using?
What would you recommend?, Or, Have had good luck with?
I'm going to install one in front of an AC condenser & wire it
thru a relay so that it turns on only with the AC.

Thanks
Jim

1937sedandelivery · 08-10-2018, 09:51 AM

Hi Jim,
I am using a pusher fan from Summit Racing.
9" Fan: SPU-IX-30100381
wiring kit: SPU-IX--185FH

It has been working fine for me. I only have a couple hundred miles on the car (37) so can't speak to its long term reliability.

gregg

40cpe · 08-10-2018, 12:10 PM

Kind of an old experience, but when I built my '40 I used one from, I think,"The Fan Man". It lasted 3-4 years and the bearing went out. I put a Spal on and it lasted the 15+ years I kept the car. It had a "whine" to it, though.

My '38 has a Cooling Components fan on it and I really like it. It is built into a shroud and is quiet, but wouldn't work for a pusher.

Kahuna · 08-10-2018, 01:45 PM

Thanks a lot, guys
Jim

51504bat · 08-10-2018, 06:16 PM

You might give Lee at BrassWorks a call. He was very helpful when I had questions about fans when I was considering an electric pusher fan on the radiator he built for me. He's in Paso Robles so depending on where you are in NorCal he might not be that far away from you.

TJ · 08-11-2018, 09:07 AM

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I prefer a "puller" and have used the Cooling Components unit with the built in shroud. They work great.

Krylon32 · 08-11-2018, 09:09 AM

Times 2 on the Cooling Components fan.

edhd58 · 08-11-2018, 09:11 AM

I have a 12 inch pusher thru temp sensor but also thru a switch so I can turn it on if I want. It works really well. I got mine at the Nationals in Louisville a couple years ago.

chap52 · 08-11-2018, 03:21 PM

I have a "Cold Air Products" one on my F1, I running an electric thermo switch and have had no problems even here in Arizona. I also am using their Hurricane a/c-heat system.

I believe mine was an older model but look at this one. Chap

https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...-cfm-pulls-air

Ol' Ron · 08-11-2018, 04:20 PM

I get mine from a junk yars, great selection and price. Just can't pay the price of an unknown

expavr · 08-11-2018, 06:12 PM

I’m using a Flexalite Black Magic puller fan that has a shroud to cool a 392 Hemi. When the car is in heavy slow and go traffic and the fan kicks on it will drop the water temp from 200* to 180* in less than one minute. Very efficient.

08-10-2018, 09:34 AM	#1
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Electric fans I have not used one of these, but would like to know what are the good ones that folks are using? What would you recommend?, Or, Have had good luck with? I'm going to install one in front of an AC condenser & wire it thru a relay so that it turns on only with the AC. Thanks Jim Last edited by Kahuna; 08-10-2018 at 09:37 AM. Reason: added info & spelling

08-10-2018, 09:51 AM	#2
1937sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 331	Re: Electric fans Hi Jim, I am using a pusher fan from Summit Racing. 9" Fan: SPU-IX-30100381 wiring kit: SPU-IX--185FH It has been working fine for me. I only have a couple hundred miles on the car (37) so can't speak to its long term reliability. gregg

08-10-2018, 12:10 PM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Electric fans Kind of an old experience, but when I built my '40 I used one from, I think,"The Fan Man". It lasted 3-4 years and the bearing went out. I put a Spal on and it lasted the 15+ years I kept the car. It had a "whine" to it, though. My '38 has a Cooling Components fan on it and I really like it. It is built into a shroud and is quiet, but wouldn't work for a pusher.

08-10-2018, 01:45 PM	#4
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Electric fans Thanks a lot, guys Jim

08-10-2018, 06:16 PM	#5
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,009	Re: Electric fans You might give Lee at BrassWorks a call. He was very helpful when I had questions about fans when I was considering an electric pusher fan on the radiator he built for me. He's in Paso Robles so depending on where you are in NorCal he might not be that far away from you. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

08-11-2018, 09:07 AM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Electric fans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I prefer a "puller" and have used the Cooling Components unit with the built in shroud. They work great.

08-11-2018, 09:09 AM	#7
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,470	Re: Electric fans Times 2 on the Cooling Components fan.

08-11-2018, 09:11 AM	#8
edhd58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Guston,ky Posts: 653	Re: Electric fans I have a 12 inch pusher thru temp sensor but also thru a switch so I can turn it on if I want. It works really well. I got mine at the Nationals in Louisville a couple years ago.

08-11-2018, 03:21 PM	#9
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Electric fans I have a "Cold Air Products" one on my F1, I running an electric thermo switch and have had no problems even here in Arizona. I also am using their Hurricane a/c-heat system. I believe mine was an older model but look at this one. Chap https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...-cfm-pulls-air

08-11-2018, 04:20 PM	#10
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: Electric fans I get mine from a junk yars, great selection and price. Just can't pay the price of an unknown

08-11-2018, 06:12 PM	#11
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 776	Re: Electric fans I’m using a Flexalite Black Magic puller fan that has a shroud to cool a 392 Hemi. When the car is in heavy slow and go traffic and the fan kicks on it will drop the water temp from 200* to 180* in less than one minute. Very efficient.