Charlie Alley wrote:
> Here's my two cents on the pros and cons of flex fans. I have used them
> on many cars over the years. You will notice most flex fans have a
> greater pitch than stock fans so they move more air at idle and low
> speed. Most flatten out at higher RPM to reduce drag on the engine.
> Since flex fans are direct driven (no clutch) If the water pump is
> turning so is the fan unlike slipping fan clutches. They also have no
> moving parts to seize up and lock the clutch, so you always get the
> flex. you don't have to worry about electrical connections and burned up
> motors like with an elec. fan.
> But you never get anything for nothing. Flex fans are louder but
> usually not offensive. spend the extra money for a good one. I have seen
> some cheap ones come apart, not pretty.
> Do some research, get a good one, and you should be pleased with it
> as I am.
>
> Charlie
Ok I could be wrong here? (I usually am) But when I was looking at
FLEX-LITE fans.
I beleieve they listed a clutch version.........Do you recommend any
particular company for good fans\ or bad fans for that matter???
"psychonaut"
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