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Old 01-31-2003, 09:00 AM   #1
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Pushers Or Pullers.....

Which do I need?
Just wanna make sure I get the right ones!
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Old 01-31-2003, 09:16 AM   #2
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I have heard pullers work best, you would mount them between the radiator and engine, pushers would go between the grill and radiator. I haven't seen too many push setups.

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Old 01-31-2003, 09:33 AM   #3
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I would think the big 3 did alot of homework on this & most factory set-ups are pullers, that would tip the scales for me since reliability/performance are very important in my book. I think pushers are mainly used when there are space limitations. My .02.
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Old 01-31-2003, 09:40 AM   #4
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Cool...Found it finally on mike never ending mod list!! haha Thanks guys... Now to find the best deal on them!!

Next dumb question
Do I have to have the curved blades?? DO they help that much or can I go with the Straight blades??
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Old 01-31-2003, 12:53 PM   #5
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Dave,

by far, pullers are the best. Pushers seem to block air going through the radiator if you ask me. Curved blades will increase air flow over straight blades because you get more blade area in the same space.
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Old 01-31-2003, 12:58 PM   #6
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allllrighty then. Hey What brand is your radiator mike and how many core?? I didnt see that info on there.
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Old 01-31-2003, 02:19 PM   #7
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Dave,

I'm not sure on the brand. It was a new radiator the guy I bought my truck from had just put in. It's just a stock 2 or 3 core, I'm not sure which. 3 I think.
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Old 01-31-2003, 02:32 PM   #8
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DERN!! I need to get one...I might just get one out of a burb or something at a yard.
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Old 01-31-2003, 02:36 PM   #9
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Quote:
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DERN!! I need to get one...I might just get one out of a burb or something at a yard.
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Old 01-31-2003, 02:39 PM   #10
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pushers are typically used in an auxilry fan setup. i put on on my 64 and put a switch on the dash so i could turn it on in traffic in the summer to help keep it under control.
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Old 01-31-2003, 04:20 PM   #11
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Any brands that are better than others? I'd love to buy an electric fan and get rid of that shroud
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Old 01-31-2003, 04:24 PM   #12
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LMAO!! HAHAA
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I like a 3 or 4 core depending on work load , engine cube and climate temps . Here in Arizona I go for 4 core on my V8'S .

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Old 01-31-2003, 11:04 PM   #14
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FAL makes a very good fan, it moves 30% more air than a stock one. The prices aren't bad & they come in different colours!
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