Electric thermo fans.

IVA-302 · 26-01-2009, 08:40 AM

They say to get maximum efficientcy when using suck through thermos (ie. sucking through the radiator)- to use a shroud. Whats the story when using thermos to push air through the radiator- is a shroud still required for maximum effect?

switched on · 26-01-2009, 09:59 PM

most thermo fans are encased in there own shroud anyway. but by putting them on the front yes they will help while stationary but while driving the temperature will climb just a bit more than if they were on the back mainly due to the air flow restriction in fron t of the radiator. if you can mount them on the engine side then do!!

SK11TS · 26-01-2009, 10:16 PM

i'm with switched on i had a torrie with a 308 and mounted twin fans on the front it was crap the car kept getting warm when driving i ended up removing them and going to a 6 blade steel fan.

this torrie has twin thermo's to suck through and they work brilliant

IVA-302 · 27-01-2009, 07:43 AM

awsome thanks for your replies

SK11TS · 27-01-2009, 11:34 AM

no worries mate always happy to help if i can

YEA454 · 01-02-2009, 11:50 AM

hi, which fans are fans that push the air through the radiator as opposed to sucking it, wanting to keep the engine fan and mount a thermo in front of the radiator...cheers

switched on · 01-02-2009, 12:39 PM

mate 90 per cent of after market thermo fans can be used either way by reversing the polarity. fans such as ef or el etc cant be used in this manner as they will not push nearly as much air as they suck due to the fan blade design. if you are unsure of wich fan you need give me a buzz and i'll sort you out
cheers james

fcv85l · 27-09-2009, 12:02 AM

also when reversing polarity turn the blade assy over or the fan will lose airflow due to blade design cup etc

kustom67 · 23-12-2009, 10:42 PM

heath im running single 16" fan no shroud and ive had no problems with high temp

htmunro350 · 07-01-2010, 07:18 PM

hi guys i have a 16inch thermo and i need to know how to wire it to a switch so i can turn it on manually when i need it
whats the best way ?????

please help
cheers shaun

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26-01-2009, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
switched on Wannbe Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MELBOURNE Ride: LX HATCHBACK TORANA View My Photo Gallery Posts: 672	most thermo fans are encased in there own shroud anyway. but by putting them on the front yes they will help while stationary but while driving the temperature will climb just a bit more than if they were on the back mainly due to the air flow restriction in fron t of the radiator. if you can mount them on the engine side then do!! __________________ switched on auto electrics 0407311946 adicted performance. 0397086232 www.fryzem.com.au

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01-02-2009, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
YEA454 Newby Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parramatta Ride: HQ Statesman Posts: 49	hi, which fans are fans that push the air through the radiator as opposed to sucking it, wanting to keep the engine fan and mount a thermo in front of the radiator...cheers

01-02-2009, 12:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
switched on Wannbe Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MELBOURNE Ride: LX HATCHBACK TORANA View My Photo Gallery Posts: 672	mate 90 per cent of after market thermo fans can be used either way by reversing the polarity. fans such as ef or el etc cant be used in this manner as they will not push nearly as much air as they suck due to the fan blade design. if you are unsure of wich fan you need give me a buzz and i'll sort you out cheers james __________________ switched on auto electrics 0407311946 adicted performance. 0397086232 www.fryzem.com.au

27-09-2009, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
fcv85l Newby Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 49	also when reversing polarity turn the blade assy over or the fan will lose airflow due to blade design cup etc

23-12-2009, 10:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
kustom67 Series Winner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: melbourne Ride: za fairlane Posts: 1,786	heath im running single 16" fan no shroud and ive had no problems with high temp __________________ TEAM BLUE OVAL

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htmunro350 Clutch Popper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: roxby downs sa Ride: ht monaro/vs ss chaser Posts: 63	wiring a thermo whats the best way???? hi guys i have a 16inch thermo and i need to know how to wire it to a switch so i can turn it on manually when i need it whats the best way ????? please help cheers shaun

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