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Napolian · 08-11-2009, 10:48 AM

What fans are you guys running I'm running the flex-a-lite fan and I've had problems from the begining. It is really nice though it bolts to the radiator, no zip tyes needed. Any suggestions?

the_white_shadow · 08-11-2009, 11:22 AM

Srock Ford Taurus electric fans.

losekannon · 08-11-2009, 11:24 AM

I run a Ford Taurus fan, working pretty good for me. It fits pretty good on the back of a stock Toy radiator.

scrappy1982 · 08-11-2009, 12:05 PM

i went to advance and bought a cheap fan ($40) and mine stays 160 deg through this whole year competing and trail riding

toyjeep · 08-11-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by scrappy1982

i went to advance and bought a cheap fan ($40) and mine stays 160 deg through this whole year competing and trail riding

Do you have a part number for the fan you bought? I can't get mine to run under about 180 but that is way down here in South Texas also.

ACE-CAGE-#29 · 08-11-2009, 02:18 PM

My flex-a-lite is 4 years old and going strong...it's probably just you.....

noahfecks · 08-11-2009, 04:14 PM

Taurus 2 stage but never use the high.

losekannon · 08-11-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by noahfecks

Taurus 2 stage but never use the high.

X2 and use a temp sensor that turns the fan on and off. Mine is adjustable and can keep the temp pretty much where ever I want.

mtbrjon · 08-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Spal. There are no others in my opinion. I use a cool temp sensor we get from Summit and a beefy 70amp relay I get from a buddy at Comp Cams (Fast fuel inj). No failures to date.

Here is the 12" Spal with custom shroud from my buddies at FSR on a FSR heavy duty radiator. This fan pulls 1800 CFM, with this shroud will be more than adequate for this radiator. Normally I use a 14" or 16" but this is for a buddy's truck with limited space so the fan needed to be offset.

Napolian · 08-13-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ACE-CAGE-#29

My flex-a-lite is 4 years old and going strong...it's probably just you.....

I've had problems with the t-stat switch from the begining it will intermitintly work. I'll have to hop out of the buggy and jiggle the switch to get it to turn on if the buggy starts to get hot. I can't remember where I got it, but do you think there is any sort of warranty on them.

zman2day · 08-17-2009, 10:27 AM

I run a 12" SPAL fan and thermo switch. Came with Griffin Radiator/Shroud/fan combo.

GubNi · 08-17-2009, 10:32 AM

vovlo fan - at high speed it will easily suck a rag to the radiator.

Napolian · 08-19-2009, 08:45 AM

I just pulled mine apart and wired it up bypassing the t-stat, so it runs all the time.

Dr.Unk · 08-19-2009, 07:10 PM

Your welcome

Napolian · 08-20-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Unk

Your welcome

Who are you? Is this Mr. Shane?

08-11-2009, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Napolian Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81153 Location: Clovis, Ca. Posts: 411	Electric fans What fans are you guys running I'm running the flex-a-lite fan and I've had problems from the begining. It is really nice though it bolts to the radiator, no zip tyes needed. Any suggestions? __________________ Nathan Unruh Unruh Racing Ultra 4 Car #4477 Formula Toy #063 Last edited by Napolian; 08-11-2009 at 10:50 AM.

08-11-2009, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
the_white_shadow Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103621 Location: East Bernard, TX Posts: 2,767	Srock Ford Taurus electric fans. __________________ --Alex-- 1982 Toyota 4x4 - The Dirt Squirrel: Phase II underway: 4.3L CPI, TH350, Marlin 4.7s/D300 doubler, D60/14B/5.13s, f150 leafs up front, artec 4-linked rear, Coilovers, blah, blah blah.

08-11-2009, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
ACE-CAGE-#29 Matt Messer Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39978 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 971	My flex-a-lite is 4 years old and going strong...it's probably just you..... __________________ Matt Messer http://www.trail-gear.com

08-11-2009, 04:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
noahfecks noob Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66544 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 686	Taurus 2 stage but never use the high. __________________ El Destructo! I void warranty's!!! Team Rock Limo F-Toy #F002 Yukon gear/Randy's Ring & Pinion, Trail Gear, BFGoodrich Tires, RuffStuff, 12 Volt Guy

08-12-2009, 08:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
mtbrjon Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 36007 Location: TN Posts: 3,521	Spal. There are no others in my opinion. I use a cool temp sensor we get from Summit and a beefy 70amp relay I get from a buddy at Comp Cams (Fast fuel inj). No failures to date. Here is the 12" Spal with custom shroud from my buddies at FSR on a FSR heavy duty radiator. This fan pulls 1800 CFM, with this shroud will be more than adequate for this radiator. Normally I use a 14" or 16" but this is for a buddy's truck with limited space so the fan needed to be offset. Attached Images __________________ Ruffstuff Raceline wheels FSR fab & radiators BFG tires Battlement Fab FT#48 build "I wanna get me a truck and soop it up with some metal!" -Wingo Last edited by mtbrjon; 08-12-2009 at 08:28 AM.

08-11-2009, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
losekannon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38339 Location: Apple Valley SoCal Posts: 650	I run a Ford Taurus fan, working pretty good for me. It fits pretty good on the back of a stock Toy radiator.

08-11-2009, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
scrappy1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67768 Location: NC Posts: 391	i went to advance and bought a cheap fan ($40) and mine stays 160 deg through this whole year competing and trail riding

08-17-2009, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
zman2day Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6631 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 277	I run a 12" SPAL fan and thermo switch. Came with Griffin Radiator/Shroud/fan combo. __________________ F-Toy #94 2010 W.E. Rock East Coast Ftoy champion F-Toy Sponsors Wabfab Off-Road TOYTEC Lifts Ruff Stuff Specialties

08-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
GubNi Rock God Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25927 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,171	vovlo fan - at high speed it will easily suck a rag to the radiator. __________________ Dana 60 or 14 bolt disk brake kits $315 shipped --> click here Dana 70 kits $300 --> click here . . Sterling 10.25 kits $390 --> click here Dana 60 front 3/4 ton kits $350--> click here

08-19-2009, 08:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Napolian Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81153 Location: Clovis, Ca. Posts: 411	I just pulled mine apart and wired it up bypassing the t-stat, so it runs all the time. __________________ Nathan Unruh Unruh Racing Ultra 4 Car #4477 Formula Toy #063

08-19-2009, 07:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dr.Unk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128076 Location: Clovis Ca Posts: 11	Your welcome

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