Mechanical setup

inertia said

Sorry Rocco, I have great respect for your opinion, I apprenticed in the 60's, ran Early hemis, Max wedges, all sorts of transplants. Overheating was not a big issue unless the rad was plugged. I seldom heard of overheat issues till everyone started trying to re- invent the wheel, thinking electrically operated motors don't cause drag, and imho remains so.

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So to some degree we agree on some things. Break down of the systems cause overheating issues. When new, they had less problems, especially in stock trim.

The concept of drag is one thing, and it's debatable. I'm simply saying you can't get a mechanical fan at idle (or while the engine is off) to pull the kind of cfm's electrics will. Hence why modern cars use them. They also save space.

They do put more load on the electrical system. There is your added hp loss, vs. mechanical loss. SO who cares about that part, not me anyhow.