Flex-Lite Fans Good Or Bad

cobraetti · October 29th, 2006, 07:37 PM

hey, I was woundering if anyone thinks uprading to a flex-lite fan is a good idea(not electric fan)?

stang fanatic · October 29th, 2006, 07:50 PM

electric is a good choice because a belt driven fan is a drag and power robber. If you choose a flex fan, get a good brand, the generics from pep boys and all are notorious for coming apart

88Horseman · October 29th, 2006, 07:59 PM

I've been running a Black Magic electric fan for over 2 years and love it......no problems at all.

Tony_90fox · October 30th, 2006, 12:14 AM

How are the gains for the electric fan? i have one on my other fox and am swapping it over in a few weeks, just wondering. I have heard mixed reviews but i think i will put it on no matter how little the gains are, but i have heard 20 HP, is that true?

niggadrew · October 30th, 2006, 12:28 AM

i put a black majic fan on my whip and i love it i have a maunal swich to turn it on its real COOl

1slo5.0 · October 30th, 2006, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by 88Horseman

I've been running a Black Magic electric fan for over 2 years and love it......no problems at all.

Same here. Awesome fan and it really moves some air!

1slo5.0 · October 30th, 2006, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Tony_90fox

How are the gains for the electric fan? i have one on my other fox and am swapping it over in a few weeks, just wondering. I have heard mixed reviews but i think i will put it on no matter how little the gains are, but i have heard 20 HP, is that true?

Who knows. It would be interesting for somone to make the swap on the dyno.

Tony_90fox · October 30th, 2006, 09:45 AM

hmmm, yes it would. i have looked everywhere. Oh well, you guys seem happy with yours so why shouldnt i be with mine. Looks like i will for sure be putting it in.

cobraetti · October 30th, 2006, 05:44 PM

I have also heard that the flex fans (not eletric) can reduce gas milage

FOXYfive · October 4th, 2008, 10:59 PM

thanks for those of you who posted. it's providing helpful insight on what i should look for...
i'm in the market to get rid of my belt driven fan for an electric fan.
my stock fan is showing it's age with the usual cracks.

93hatch · October 5th, 2008, 01:55 AM

2nd old ass thread youve bumped!

fogged306 · October 5th, 2008, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

2nd old ass thread youve bumped!

Hey, at least he's using the search function.

93hatch · October 5th, 2008, 02:37 AM

wouldnt be annoying if it was a thread with a shit ton of facts and comparisons or something

1slo5.0 · October 5th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by cobraetti

hey, I was woundering if anyone thinks uprading to a flex-lite fan is a good idea(not electric fan)?

An electric fan is a good idea but I wouldn't put a different belt driven fan on. The stock fan works great.

1slo5.0 · October 5th, 2008, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by fogged306

Hey, at least he's using the search function.

+1 on the good use of the search function

r.barn · October 5th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Flex-a-lite fans suck
Had 2 friends have theirs come apart.

Get a Spal or Maradyne for same money ...... mo-betta, IMO

FOXYfive · October 5th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

+1 on the good use of the search function

thanks fellas...
i didn't mean to resurrect a thread from some time ago.
i could of been lazy and just started a whole new thread.

i appreciate all the knowledge everyone has to offer on forums.
i'll post a thread of my build soon, hopefully.
i'm just piecing it all together and you all are helping.

e3sean · October 5th, 2008, 05:32 PM

the problem with the flex fans is if u dont have a shroud around it your not pulling the air through the radiator your just moving air around the engine bay. i have a 3.8l tauras fan and i will put it aganst any aftermarket fan on the market. if there is a fan that outperforms this one then i gauerentee that is cost at least ten times as much as i paid (or anyone will pay) for my fan. 26.00 at the junkyard..

78mach1 · October 5th, 2008, 05:37 PM

the fans that really move air are the mark IIV fans that were on the 4.6 DOHC lincolns

1slo5.0 · October 5th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by r.barn

Flex-a-lite fans suck
Had 2 friends have theirs come apart.

Get a Spal or Maradyne for same money ...... mo-betta, IMO

I've used probably 50 (no exageration) Flex-a-lite Black Magic fans and have never had a failure. Sounds like your friends might have bad luck.....or I have good luck.

October 29th, 2006, 07:37 PM	#1
cobraetti Regular 2001 svt cobra no way (IRS) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: goose creek,sc Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 reviews	Flex-Lite Fans Good Or Bad hey, I was woundering if anyone thinks uprading to a flex-lite fan is a good idea(not electric fan)?

October 29th, 2006, 07:50 PM	#2
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	electric is a good choice because a belt driven fan is a drag and power robber. If you choose a flex fan, get a good brand, the generics from pep boys and all are notorious for coming apart __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

October 30th, 2006, 12:14 AM	#4
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	How are the gains for the electric fan? i have one on my other fox and am swapping it over in a few weeks, just wondering. I have heard mixed reviews but i think i will put it on no matter how little the gains are, but i have heard 20 HP, is that true? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

October 30th, 2006, 12:28 AM	#5
niggadrew Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LAS WAGES NEVADA Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 reviews	i put a black majic fan on my whip and i love it i have a maunal swich to turn it on its real COOl __________________ well shit this town aint big enuf for the both of us

October 30th, 2006, 09:45 AM	#8
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm, yes it would. i have looked everywhere. Oh well, you guys seem happy with yours so why shouldnt i be with mine. Looks like i will for sure be putting it in. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

October 29th, 2006, 07:59 PM	#3
88Horseman Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been running a Black Magic electric fan for over 2 years and love it......no problems at all.

October 30th, 2006, 05:44 PM	#9
cobraetti Regular 2001 svt cobra no way (IRS) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: goose creek,sc Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have also heard that the flex fans (not eletric) can reduce gas milage

October 4th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#10
FOXYfive Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for those of you who posted. it's providing helpful insight on what i should look for... i'm in the market to get rid of my belt driven fan for an electric fan. my stock fan is showing it's age with the usual cracks.

October 5th, 2008, 01:55 AM	#11
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	2nd old ass thread youve bumped! __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

October 5th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#13
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	wouldnt be annoying if it was a thread with a shit ton of facts and comparisons or something __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

October 5th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#16
r.barn Regular 1989 LX Vert - 1993 Notch Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Flex-a-lite fans suck Had 2 friends have theirs come apart. Get a Spal or Maradyne for same money ...... mo-betta, IMO __________________ The last President elected in anger of previous President was ....... Jimmy Carter God Help Us

October 5th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#18
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	the problem with the flex fans is if u dont have a shroud around it your not pulling the air through the radiator your just moving air around the engine bay. i have a 3.8l tauras fan and i will put it aganst any aftermarket fan on the market. if there is a fan that outperforms this one then i gauerentee that is cost at least ten times as much as i paid (or anyone will pay) for my fan. 26.00 at the junkyard.. __________________

October 5th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#19
78mach1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: utah Posts: 1,365 iTrader: 0 reviews	the fans that really move air are the mark IIV fans that were on the 4.6 DOHC lincolns

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