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SRVBLUES64 · 03-18-2013, 07:14 PM

I bought a champion radiator and fan combo from ebay, the 16 in fan is extremely loud. wondering if I should go back to a pulley fan? any thoughts?

**TR65** · 03-18-2013, 08:28 PM

64,

I have twin SPAL fans that are pretty loud but since they are temperature controlled it is rare that one ever runs (unless I idle for an extended period).

Never need both unless the AC is running on hot days (The AC system pressure controls the fans if the AC is on).

TR

luvbowties · 03-18-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SRVBLUES64

I bought a champion radiator and fan combo from ebay, the 16 in fan is extremely loud. wondering if I should go back to a pulley fan? any thoughts?

Are u using a shroud? My experience, with mechanical fans, has been they are quieter if used without shrouds, yet not as effective.
sam

Trsmotrhed · 03-19-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SRVBLUES64

I bought a champion radiator and fan combo from ebay, the 16 in fan is extremely loud. wondering if I should go back to a pulley fan? any thoughts?

I bought the same setup off eBay and mine is so quiet I don't know if its running. Might be defective?
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Rich 5150 69 · 03-19-2013, 12:55 AM

I have a spal fan on my coupe, they are loud, the truck is running a champion rad, factory shroud, steel 6 blade factory fan. 6-blade fans are loud too.

Trsmotrhed · 03-19-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

I have a spal fan on my coupe, they are loud, the truck is running a champion rad, factory shroud, steel 6 blade factory fan. 6-blade fans are loud too.

I think he's running a 16" electric fan if I'm reading his post right. If he has what I think he bought, his fan is plastic.
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03-18-2013, 07:14 PM	#1
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	fan questions I bought a champion radiator and fan combo from ebay, the 16 in fan is extremely loud. wondering if I should go back to a pulley fan? any thoughts?

03-18-2013, 08:28 PM	#2
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: fan questions 64, I have twin SPAL fans that are pretty loud but since they are temperature controlled it is rare that one ever runs (unless I idle for an extended period). Never need both unless the AC is running on hot days (The AC system pressure controls the fans if the AC is on). TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

03-19-2013, 12:55 AM	#5
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: fan questions I have a spal fan on my coupe, they are loud, the truck is running a champion rad, factory shroud, steel 6 blade factory fan. 6-blade fans are loud too. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip



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