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Radiator fans are Spal still the best ? S10 V8 related
I know " best " can be subjective but generally speaking are Spal radiator fans still considered the best ? My Chevy S10 with 5.3 has two electric fans . One is not working . The shop that the previous owner had the V8 conversion done by did a great install but they were sloppy on the fans . They look like they came off a GM product but the shroud is held in place by zip ties .
I have ordered an aluminum shroud and will need two 12 " puller fans . No name fans from 20 bucks to Spal at 150 bucks and everything in between . No I would never use a 20 dollar fan but are there good alternates besides Spal ? With one working fan the temp gets to 210 - 220 when idling. When driving it drops below 200 . Most of the less expensive fans move 800 to 900 cfm . Spals are 1250 + depending on the model and blade configuration . With more cfm comes additional amp draw . About the best price I have found for Spal is a twin pak on Amazon for 149 bucks . That's probably a good buy . Any recommendations or advice ?
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I don’t have any long-term reports, but I have a 16 or 18 inch Spal fan on my E46 330. I wired it on a separate circuit, with an adjustable rheostat and thermometer (?) attached to the radiator So far so good.
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I have a Spal on one side and a no name next to it. I know that does not help but it does work for me.
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Your little hot rod is starting to nickel and dime you to the poorhouse. Better let me make you an offer on it before it ruins your life.
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