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01-23-2008 07:51 PM #1
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Personally, I would never use a belt-driven fan again unless I was going for a true retro look.Jack
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01-23-2008 08:06 PM #2
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Ditto. It is like the argument of using a generator or alternator. Just because you are building a traditional type car there is no reason to stay with 100 year old technology, electric fans have it all over belt driven fans. Safer (have you ever nicked your fingers on a spinning fan or seen what they do when they explode?
) they are more efficient, especially at low speeds, and they release a couple of HP.
The secret is to use the best brand you can, in the biggest diameter that will fit. Also, use a shroud like the one in the picture below. I can't get my T up to 180 even sitting at redlights, and I live in Florida, my Sons T (pictured) won't go over 170.
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Ditto on the model kits! My best were lost when the Hobby Shop burned under suspicious circumstances....
How did you get hooked on cars?