monster electric fan
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monster electric fan
I have a chance to get an unused universal mount flex a lite monster e fan. it will be going on a 95 f250 5.8. it is thermostaticly controlled with the ac relay, but it does not have variable speed control. Should I bother with this older model or should I just spend the cash and buy the newest model with the VSC? Thanks.
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my reason for doing this is install is to hopefully gain some gas milage out of it.
the 260 model is dual 14" rated at 5200 cfm, as far as I know it is the same as the newer 290 model without the variable speed control.
flex a lite does offer the VSC unit seperately, has anyone put this on an existing fan? was it a pain? a better question might be if I actualy need the variable speed at all? any info is appreciated. thanks
the 260 model is dual 14" rated at 5200 cfm, as far as I know it is the same as the newer 290 model without the variable speed control.
flex a lite does offer the VSC unit seperately, has anyone put this on an existing fan? was it a pain? a better question might be if I actualy need the variable speed at all? any info is appreciated. thanks
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I use the VSC on my 13.5" dual puller (FAL-295) and it works great. It slowly ramps the speed up so there isn't as much strain on your electrical system. It also doesn't run at 100% if it doesn't have to. The 295's I run can usually cool the motor/radiator down at only 60% speed. If you do decide to use the VSC then i would recommend ditching the little fuse holder they give you, and go with a good 30amp automotive circuit breaker instead. The fuse holders have been known to cause fires under the hood.
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the variable speed unit through jegs is 90 bucks..... woweee, maybe not!
I will probably look for a fan with the unit already on.
I will probably look for a fan with the unit already on.
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Ditto what Blurry94 said, I also have the 295 on my I-6 and love it.
P.S. If you get the fan a a real good price, you can buy the VSC from Flex-a-lite or a dealer for about $75.00 and add it to the fan.
P.S. If you get the fan a a real good price, you can buy the VSC from Flex-a-lite or a dealer for about $75.00 and add it to the fan.
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