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UATahoe · 02-28-2013, 09:28 PM

Ordered this setup today.

Flex-A-Lite 536288

Actually got it through advanced auto parts, free shipping and 20% off. Took some measurements and I think this is going to it my radiator like a glove. I will give some feedback once it is in and I can test fit it to the radiator.
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chevychase · 03-08-2013, 10:02 PM

Looks cool... subscribing for the update

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-08-2013, 10:14 PM

What version of the factory radiator do you have?
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UATahoe · 03-13-2013, 09:23 PM

Fan setup arrived today. Looks like it is going to fit awesome. Going to notch the top holes and should be all set. I am going to get it mocked up and then mounted this weekend. Stand by for pictures and an update.

Not sure what you mean by version. It's just regular 3 core radiator. Got it new from summit last summer. They were about the only place that I could still find the true brass and copper radiators.
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MalibuSSwagon · 03-13-2013, 11:15 PM

Staying tuned for this.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-15-2013, 03:41 PM

Get some pics up in here!
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UATahoe · 03-15-2013, 03:49 PM

Will do. That's the plan for tomorrow. Plan to have a full update tomorrow afternoon.
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silvereagle07 · 03-15-2013, 11:33 PM

Looks nice. How much air does it move?

UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 04:54 PM

As promised, pictures incoming. The fans are supposed to move 2500+ cfm per flex-a-lite. I will say that i am very pleased with how it fits and looks. Install was really straight forward. I made one modification to the top row of mounting holes on the shroud. Probably didnt have too but better safe than sorry. All i did was slot the holes to allow a little extra room to drill into the radiator headers. All in all, super easy and fits great! Will be happy to answer any questions.

So for $200 to my door, you cant beat it.

UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 04:58 PM

pics

meatwagon83 · 03-16-2013, 04:59 PM

i plan on doing this mod in my quest for every ounce of power and fuel efficiency and am interested in you results, but i have a 4 core radiator

UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 05:00 PM

2nd round

UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 05:03 PM

and more

68Timber · 03-16-2013, 05:07 PM

It looks nice. I might have to copy this.
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UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 05:04 PM

and finished

UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 05:08 PM

Some additional information.

-The gap on each side is no more than 3/8 of an inch.
-I plan on using the painless wiring relay kit (thermostat and ac controlled)
-The shroud is very nice and thick. Seems to be really sturdy, not flimsy
-I did run a bead of silicon all the way around the back side to seal the fan shroud to the aluminum shroud
-Next project will be to machine a header for the top. That should be fun
-Went back and forth on painting, liked it better aluminum.

Let me know what you think, good or bad. Wont hurt my feelings. LOL

silvereagle07 · 03-16-2013, 05:11 PM

Wow, that looks better than I expected. I looked them up on Adavance's website last night and applied a coupon. That's a killer price for a dual fan setup that fits. I didn't pull the trigger. I wanted to see how it turned out for you. Thank's for test fitting and posting pics. Do you have a controller kit for the fans too. If so what did you buy? I have the Jeep fan that was posted a few years back for my project but I never really liked the idea of having a shroud surrounding it. I like your setup better.

UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 05:16 PM

No problem. I love it and couldnt be happier. One other thing to note. The core of my radiator and the top and bottom header of the radiator are flush. I know i have seen some where the core actually sticks out farther that then the headers making the header recessed a little bit. If it is recessed, not really sure this will work for it. But for mine, the results were awesome.

Guess the real test will come when i install it and drive the truck around. LOL. That will be a little while out as i am in the process of installing the new motor and tranny. Crazy how one project snowballs into 10. LOL

silvereagle07 · 03-16-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UATahoe

No problem. I love it and couldnt be happier. One other thing to note. The core of my radiator and the top and bottom header of the radiator are flush. I know i have seen some where the core actually sticks out farther that then the headers making the header recessed a little bit. If it is recessed, not really sure this will work for it. But for mine, the results were awesome.

Guess the real test will come when i install it and drive the truck around. LOL. That will be a little while out as i am in the process of installing the new motor and tranny. Crazy how one project snowballs into 10. LOL

Tell me about it. I set out to just lower my truck and install a non smoking engine 7yrs ago.

Then it snowballed from there. Glad the fans are working out. I'll be waiting around for the test drive and results. I'm just gathering parts while working on the frame and cab.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-16-2013, 05:56 PM

Sweet. 200 clams was a great price. I need to do this for my truck as well
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UATahoe · 03-16-2013, 06:01 PM

Any good ideas for an ignition hot wire in the engine bay? Need that to wire up the relay controller
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UATahoe · 09-16-2013, 01:48 PM

Just wanted to throw an update out there on the electric fan setup. It has been running great in the North Alabama. No overheating issues at all after 500 miles of driving. The painless harness works great kicking on when the ac is on or when the engine temp hits 190. In really bad stop and go traffic in 100 degree heat, it crept up to about 200 on the dash gauge but the fans were able to upull it back down. I am really pleased with the setup. And no issues with the AC either. Cools great. Thought some might be interested on the real world performance of these.

DREAMER1 · 09-16-2013, 05:42 PM

Do you happen to have the part number for the Painless Wiring?
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UATahoe · 09-16-2013, 06:04 PM

30115
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Remon. · 09-17-2013, 03:07 AM

Looks very nice and easy to install. I made something like this myself with an electric fan kit (fan itself, fuse, relay, sensor, wiring) and a sheet of aluminum. Total costs: $80,-

You can make it fit 100%, choose the depth and choose you fans. You almost can't spot the wiring anymore as I placed it in a little water tight black box.

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02-28-2013, 09:28 PM	#1
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Electric fan setup on the way Ordered this setup today. Flex-A-Lite 536288 Actually got it through advanced auto parts, free shipping and 20% off. Took some measurements and I think this is going to it my radiator like a glove. I will give some feedback once it is in and I can test fit it to the radiator. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-08-2013, 10:02 PM	#2
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Looks cool... subscribing for the update __________________ Joe

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INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Electric fan setup on the way What version of the factory radiator do you have? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-13-2013, 09:23 PM	#4
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Fan setup arrived today. Looks like it is going to fit awesome. Going to notch the top holes and should be all set. I am going to get it mocked up and then mounted this weekend. Stand by for pictures and an update. Not sure what you mean by version. It's just regular 3 core radiator. Got it new from summit last summer. They were about the only place that I could still find the true brass and copper radiators. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 11:15 PM	#5
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Staying tuned for this. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

03-15-2013, 03:41 PM	#6
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Get some pics up in here! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-15-2013, 03:49 PM	#7
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Will do. That's the plan for tomorrow. Plan to have a full update tomorrow afternoon. Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2013, 11:33 PM	#8
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Looks nice. How much air does it move? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-16-2013, 04:54 PM	#9
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way As promised, pictures incoming. The fans are supposed to move 2500+ cfm per flex-a-lite. I will say that i am very pleased with how it fits and looks. Install was really straight forward. I made one modification to the top row of mounting holes on the shroud. Probably didnt have too but better safe than sorry. All i did was slot the holes to allow a little extra room to drill into the radiator headers. All in all, super easy and fits great! Will be happy to answer any questions. So for $200 to my door, you cant beat it.

03-16-2013, 04:58 PM	#10
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way pics Attached Images

03-16-2013, 04:59 PM	#11
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Electric fan setup on the way i plan on doing this mod in my quest for every ounce of power and fuel efficiency and am interested in you results, but i have a 4 core radiator __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

03-16-2013, 05:00 PM	#12
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way 2nd round Attached Images

03-16-2013, 05:03 PM	#13
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way and more Attached Images

03-16-2013, 05:07 PM	#14
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Electric fan setup on the way It looks nice. I might have to copy this. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way and finished Attached Images



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03-16-2013, 05:08 PM	#16
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Some additional information. -The gap on each side is no more than 3/8 of an inch. -I plan on using the painless wiring relay kit (thermostat and ac controlled) -The shroud is very nice and thick. Seems to be really sturdy, not flimsy -I did run a bead of silicon all the way around the back side to seal the fan shroud to the aluminum shroud -Next project will be to machine a header for the top. That should be fun -Went back and forth on painting, liked it better aluminum. Let me know what you think, good or bad. Wont hurt my feelings. LOL

03-16-2013, 05:11 PM	#17
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Wow, that looks better than I expected. I looked them up on Adavance's website last night and applied a coupon. That's a killer price for a dual fan setup that fits. I didn't pull the trigger. I wanted to see how it turned out for you. Thank's for test fitting and posting pics. Do you have a controller kit for the fans too. If so what did you buy? I have the Jeep fan that was posted a few years back for my project but I never really liked the idea of having a shroud surrounding it. I like your setup better. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-16-2013, 05:16 PM	#18
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way No problem. I love it and couldnt be happier. One other thing to note. The core of my radiator and the top and bottom header of the radiator are flush. I know i have seen some where the core actually sticks out farther that then the headers making the header recessed a little bit. If it is recessed, not really sure this will work for it. But for mine, the results were awesome. Guess the real test will come when i install it and drive the truck around. LOL. That will be a little while out as i am in the process of installing the new motor and tranny. Crazy how one project snowballs into 10. LOL

03-16-2013, 05:56 PM	#20
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Sweet. 200 clams was a great price. I need to do this for my truck as well Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-16-2013, 06:01 PM	#21
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Any good ideas for an ignition hot wire in the engine bay? Need that to wire up the relay controller Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2013, 01:48 PM	#22
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Just wanted to throw an update out there on the electric fan setup. It has been running great in the North Alabama. No overheating issues at all after 500 miles of driving. The painless harness works great kicking on when the ac is on or when the engine temp hits 190. In really bad stop and go traffic in 100 degree heat, it crept up to about 200 on the dash gauge but the fans were able to upull it back down. I am really pleased with the setup. And no issues with the AC either. Cools great. Thought some might be interested on the real world performance of these.

09-16-2013, 05:42 PM	#23
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Do you happen to have the part number for the Painless Wiring? Posted via Mobile Device

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UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Electric fan setup on the way 30115 Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2013, 03:07 AM	#25
Remon. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 116	Re: Electric fan setup on the way Looks very nice and easy to install. I made something like this myself with an electric fan kit (fan itself, fuse, relay, sensor, wiring) and a sheet of aluminum. Total costs: $80,- You can make it fit 100%, choose the depth and choose you fans. You almost can't spot the wiring anymore as I placed it in a little water tight black box. [/URL] [/URL]

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