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Posted by Doug on June 22, 2000 at 09:19:19:

In Reply to: Re: Electric Fan Conv Advice? posted by Robert on June 22, 2000 at 05:12:02:

Robert,

The reason I want to go electric is that I have been told that the engine mount fans suckup HP. Is this true?? I do live in th NW US and I am running a 71 degree thermostat. My radiator, water pump and engine are new and right now the engine runs plenty cool. I was thinking about wiring the elec fan directly to a switch on the dash for total control or, I heard that low temp control units are available for the elec fans that kick in at about 82 degrees. I just don't know if it's worth all the hassle of remounting the radiator to fit the fan in behind the grills. Opinions....

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i>: Unless you live in a very cool climate and your car does not have air cond I would replace the fan clutch and not convert to the electric. even the cars factory equipped with electrics are very prone to overheating.

: Any of the mail order places can hook you up. Personally I'd probably use Paul @ Maximillon (sp?)

: : The fan clutch on my 80 323i is on it's way out and I'm wondering if an electric fan is the way to go. I have heard that the engine mount fans do use up valuable HP??? Any advice? Who sells the right parts?



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