The perfect electric fan?
As noted in my fan shroud thread, I have been having cooling issues with other E-fans I have tried.
The video below is a test of a fan from a Mercedes CL63 (480hp, 5.0L V-12). This fan is a near perfect fit over the Mopar 26" radiator in my car, shroud and all. The fan has it's own electronic controller that has a start capacitor and it slowly ramps up the RPMs to keep from slamming the cars electrical system with the current draw.
The down side is that is max rated draw is 830w at 13V. So I will need to install a max fuse to take the current. There is also no external relay required since the unit has it's own trigger wire. It only needs a temp switch to put voltage to the trigger wire.
I have a 100amp externally regulated alternator, but was looking at going to a one wire anyway, so I'll probably jump up to 130amps to cover the needs (electric fuel pump, stereo and amp, FBO ignition, e-fan), assuming this thing works....if it doesn't I certainly have another, non-fan related issue.
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