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07-23-2012, 02:24 PM
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I Need A 5-Blade fan
I need some suggestions for a 5-blade OEM type fan (non-clutch) for my D/D.
I have the standard 4 blade, but I need more air. I know that aftermarket fan are out there, but I would like a "staggered type" fan. I have heard that the "flex-fans" are noisy and the staggered type are much less noisy. What make and model fan should I look for, that will still fit inside my shroud? |
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07-23-2012, 08:23 PM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
While you're waiting for an answer, I gotta ask -- why not go with a clutch fan? They were OEM on A/C trucks, look great (IMO) and nothing cools better. I wouldn't trade my original 7-blade for anything. It's quiet unless it's needed...... and then it soon goes quiet again.
Just curious......
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07-23-2012, 09:22 PM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
i know there were some five blade in the 80's don't think they fit in our shrouds i tried. i'll add a clutch fan is the best of both worlds
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07-23-2012, 09:31 PM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
my choice would be a fan clutch, there quieter , takes less horse power to pull, save gas....pulls more air when needed....and would fit your fan shroud , if you get the right size fan...and most of the time , they hurt less than an old straight drive fan when you put your fingers in them....but that's my choice...
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07-24-2012, 12:02 AM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
I have a five blade clutch fan out of an 86 k10 on my pickup and it never gets out of the left side of the gauge. no matter the temp or how fast i go and it doesnt even have a shroud on it. i bought an oem shroud but it will not fit.
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07-24-2012, 01:01 AM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
I have a 5 blade with clutch in my 69 with A/C and HD cooling. That's the way it came from the factory along with the normal SBC fan shroud.
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07-24-2012, 07:14 AM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
 Hey gang,I appreciate the advice. I have a new fan and clutch on order as of this morning. I have always been leary (my bad, I guess) of clutch fans. I know there are millions of them out there running. But I never let facts confuse me. . Thanks again to all. Last edited by TobyArnot; 07-24-2012 at 08:02 AM. |
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07-24-2012, 03:32 PM
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Re: I Need A 5-Blade fan
I think you'll be happy with your decision. I just piddled around for 2 weeks off and on removing a NOISY 6 blade FLEX-FAN and installing an OEM looking 7 blade clutch fan on my Blazer. It is MUCH quieter and seems to cool as well or better. Big block conversion with a small block shroud. It tool a little tweaking to get the shroud to clear everything.
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