Flex fan

[bill cook]

have. 79 elky,350 ,what size fan fits in the Schrode ?

 

[airboatgreg]

I will try to remember to measure my 82 El C tomorrow. Are you going a flex fan??

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Flex fans are junk, use a stock clutch fan or go electric.

 

[timo22]

X2. Anytime I see a flex fan on a car, I think a little less of the owners knowledge. In reality, flex fans just make a lot of noise and use extra horses. timo22

 

[MrSony]

Clutch fan and a good shroud will do good.

 

[565bbchevy]

Electric fan for the win!

 

[fleming442]

You can get a factory electric for $10 from a u-pull. A couple of relays and a thermostatic switch; you're good to go.

 

[Longroof79]

Despite what you guys say about flex fans, I've used one for many years before going back to a clutch fan.
I've used a 7-blade stainless Hayden 18.5" . It was noisy as hell, like most flex fans are, but it kept my engine running at a good temp with no issues. I'm sure they are horsepower robbers as well.

I also have an F-body LS1 dual fan setup which is what I was going to use. It's sitting on the shelf as a backup.

 

[565bbchevy]

In the Engine Masters test I think the clutch fan would rob even more power since I don't think it would be fully engaged with a radiator that doesn't have hot coolant in it.

 

[bill cook]

I will try to remember to measure my 82 El C tomorrow. Are you going a flex fan??

I had a flex on my blazer pullin a 30 ft trailer was great !,never overheated,had 350 mod cam etc ran great pulled like a monster !