[CASlim]

Would a flex fan be better than a clutch fan? Will a flex fan extend miliage, give less resistance, and be cooler for the engine?

 

[tacomaspeed]

yes, i believe it will ...i just ordered one from lcengineering . They will most likley be shipping it out by next week when i get it i will plan on a dyno test (time for another anyway) i will let you know, however for 65.00 buck you cant go wrong .

 

[CASlim]

That's the one that inquired me about it. How much is it to dyno your truck?

 

[tacomaspeed]

I have a freind here in chandler AZ that has a dyno , hence it is free . As far as what he would charge a stranger, it would be about 75 bucks for a base line test thoughout the power band .

 

[TacoSRunner]

Flex fans are another myth... it takes power to bend those flex blades flat... Best bet is an electric fan... THAT will give you back some HP.

 

[tacomaspeed]

for the most part you are correct, however the flex fan is lighter less bulk to spin and the clutch fan took more power from the truck... as soon as i can find a electric fan for my 96 taco i would love to install it asap .

 

[slamdtaco]

I bought a Hayden electric fan from Pep Boys. It works great. It doesn't have to be made just for your truck. They are made to fit anything. In the new Minitruckin, Flex-a-lite makes a dual electric fan for the tacoma.

 

[CASlim]

Did you notice less resistance with the electric fan?

 

[tacomaspeed]

what issue of the mag, anyway when you install the fan does it run all the time ? Should it ?

 

[slamdtaco]

March issue. Just got mine in the mail yesterday. You can buy a switch with it, some may come with it. It comes on at a certain temp. I wired mine to a switch so I can turn it on/off when I want.

 

[tacomaspeed]

where can you purchase this product ....

 

[slamdtaco]

Bought the Hayden fan at Pep Boys. They also have the relay harness that goes into the radiator so the fan is automatic. I bought the 14" fan. The 16" one was another $50. Not sure where to buy the Flex-a-lite. I know they have a web site.