Elect. Fan Cooling -Flex-a-lite 284 '

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calereeves

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I did a google search about this a while back. Seems like most guys saw a drop in cooling capacity when switching to electric. Mainly guys that were towing heavy, but I can't remember what the consensus was for street trucks.

Anyway...try a google search, rather than searching the forum, forum searches aren't what they used to be ha.
 
PACougar

PACougar

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I've ran the flex-a-lite setup for at least 5 years and I've towed around 8k numerous times without issue. I wouldn't tow much more than that though.
 
prostreeter600

prostreeter600

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I personally went with FF Dynamics rated at about 6000 CFM . I got the ones with the Shrouds. Super clean looking install and for about the same money as the Flex lite setup . Check em out I think you will like em .I believe the fans have a free replacement warranty on them as well .
 

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henery97

henery97

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I run 2 Taurus fans and I saw no decrease in cooling capacity. I pull a 40' 5th wheel with no coolant temp problems. My temps are also more consistent then they were with the stock fan.
 
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Porno Joe

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I've had flexalites on my lbz for almost 2 years. Drive it everyday and have pulled about 14k with them. Way over the recommended limit.

If I towed everyday heavy would I run them? No. Driving empty everyday? Absolutely. No issues whatsoever
 
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S Phinney

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I run the Flexlite fans on one of my trucks. No issues with cooling. Temperatures are more consistent as well. I have only towed maybe 5000 lbs but had no issue with temperatures in Florida.

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jliddle

jliddle

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Also interested in doing this.

How does the flexilite controller work? Read temps from factory sensor or come with its own?
 
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S Phinney

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jliddle said:
Also interested in doing this.

How does the flexilite controller work? Read temps from factory sensor or come with its own?
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Reads from a probe in between the fins on the radiator. It is adjustable for run temps by turning a small knob on the controller. You have a signal wire for the ac as well. Easy and simple install.

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CarolinaHD

CarolinaHD

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Grabbed 2 Ford Taurus fans and 2 volvo fan relays from the junkyard and had a fan setup for around $80. Wired it to a manual switch but i ended up taking it back off due to other people driving it.
 
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