14" or 16" THERMO FAN ???

[Blown_FC]

Sorry to bring this up again, but I've stumbled accross a really good deal on a 14" Davies Craig Thermo Fan.  Problem is, that I was hoping to fit a 16" fan.

Now obviously bigger is better when it comes to cooling, but will a 14" Davies Craig be ok ?

I have a replica XU1 Red 202, triples, Xu1 Cam, Extractors adn all the usual stuff.

I've fitted a brand new Triple Core Aussie Desert Cooler to FC sizing.

Budget is over and now in the red, so every dollar I save is a good thing, but not at the expense of cooking my motor.

Can anyone give advice ???

Cheers''

Mark

[Burnsy]

Mark, hope you had a good christmas.  

I would speak to Aussie Desert Coolers and see what they say, one would think that there is no way your motor will run hot with one of their triple core radiators in front of it.  Also, as thermo fans are not for cooling when moving, you made find it hard to justify a 16 inch one, it is not like you drive through stop start traffic in 30 plus degree heat to work each day ;)

Cheers,
mike

[TorqueFC]

id have to agree with burnsy, give aussie a ring and see what he says, but id say the 14" would be fine

[Blown_FC]

Thanks Burnsy and Torque........You'd think that this would be a simple problem.  But when you can get a XYZ brand thermo fan 16" for $170, and the same size Davies Craig unit costs $290.....you ask, what's the difference.  Then the guy behind the counter starts talking cubic feet / minute of air that each fan pushes or pulls...then I get all confused again.

Your comments seem fair enough and makes me more comfortable buying a 14".......I'll still run with Davies craig for the more air / minute ratio...but for a 14", i CAN pick one up Brand New for just $150.

I guess the factory belt driven fans weren't much bigger than 14" anyway.

Thanks guys...have a great new years.  ANd just think, when you're living 2006, I'll be back in 2005....just gotta love time zones huh ??

[Blown_FC]

Oops....sorry Burnsy...I guess you'll be stuck in 2005 with me.....!  lol