tucky40 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hi all, A friend of mine has been told that power gains of near 10hp can be had from getting one of these fitted and relieving the small demand made on the engine from driving the standard red fan belt. This sounds a bit hopefull, anyone know if there is any truth in it?? If so wouldnt it be a worth while mod? Thanks, ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 my car had no viscous fan fitted just a pair or electric fans,i was told the same but dont know how true these claims are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 The stock viscous fan moves more air than almost any aftermarket electric unit, most people leave it as is. I think 10hp is a bit optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 i was reading that the stock fan is much better than those two electric ones:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 They are much about the same but you gain a fair bit of room in bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucky40 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 thanks for the answers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Given the amps a couple of fans can draw on start up, i would Imagen that the extra load on the alternator would sap just as much BHP;) don't forget that they will be turning on and off frequently if set up right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Milton Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 The stock viscous fan moves more air than almost any aftermarket electric unit, most people leave it as is. I think 10hp is a bit optimistic. Given the amps a couple of fans can draw on start up, i would Imagen that the extra load on the alternator would sap just as much BHP;) don't forget that they will be turning on and off frequently if set up right. Are their any threads with tests to support these claims? Would make an interesting read. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Youd feel a big difference in a 1.0 car but in a big torquey 3.0 it seems a bit pointless tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucky40 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 seems a waste of time then really!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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