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reccakun08 · 05-01-2006, 05:13 PM

was wondering if any of you guys tried using these fans in comparison to the F-A-L

http://infinite-auto.com/index.html

mjjstang · 05-01-2006, 05:32 PM

well those are nice fans, but you can get the altima fans which are really nice for cheap as hell.

broken240sx · 05-01-2006, 05:32 PM

youd probably be in good shape with that, I run 2 permacool 14" like that, but different, with a stock SR/stock rad, summitracing for 99.95 iirc, I think mine move more air than that though (me>2x1750cfm). just get 2, wire one to come on automatically and run a switch for the other one in case of traffic/track/overheat.

broken240sx · 05-01-2006, 05:35 PM

ALtima is a good option too, it looks nice and stock and works good

reccakun08 · 05-02-2006, 01:21 AM

i wonder if 2 14's of these fans would fit on the sr koyo rad. i was thinking 2 12's like the FAL. How much are the altima fans and the permacools? should i get junkyard altima fans or new ones?

stinky_180 · 05-02-2006, 01:59 AM

looks like a nice fan for a very good price. but how would you go about mounting it on the stock radiator?

DrtyRat · 05-02-2006, 06:54 AM

If I'm not mistaken the cfm rating on fans is done w/no resistance(ie no radiator in front of it). I have gone the universal fan route and it seems to be a waste of money. For what you pay for 1 universal you could get the dual altima fans setup and they have been tested/shown to be as effective as the FAL fans and other higher end fans. Now if your dealing w/a space issue(ie you have an rb installed in your 240) then you wouldn't be able to use the altima fans but for the money they are the best option out there...read this comparison on fans/radiator setups, its old but has a ton of useful info
http://home.satx.rr.com/nissanweb/RadTest/RadTest.htm

broken240sx · 05-02-2006, 07:43 AM

after reading that link, I guess id reccommend the altima fans...

those guys did a serious test... I wish I read that before fan shopping:hammer:

regardless, my fans keep me at around 185 in stopppppped traffic on the grand central, on 90degree days. Doesnt really get much warmer than that here. (water sprayers installed for high boost running, also very effective/cheap)

broken240sx · 05-02-2006, 07:46 AM

but how would you go about mounting it on the stock radiator?

ZIPTIES, what else? you know you have an s13 right?

DrtyRat · 05-02-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by broken240sx

but how would you go about mounting it on the stock radiator?

ZIPTIES, what else? you know you have an s13 right?

yeah zipties will work fine...also someone mentioned that weatherstriping from home depot, lowes, or any other store will help seal the fan to the radiator. Secure it as tight as poss. so the fans have the max. effect.

reccakun08 · 05-02-2006, 08:13 AM

Thanks. That link was very helpful.

crazybb · 05-02-2006, 08:37 AM

i am using a ford taurus fan.. and i love it. running my ac in houston with no problem.

reccakun08 · 05-02-2006, 12:15 PM

Where have you guys ordered the altima fans? also did you hook it up to a switch, or have it running all the time, or find a way to hook it up to the thermostat?

DrtyRat · 05-02-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by reccakun08

Where have you guys ordered the altima fans? also did you hook it up to a switch, or have it running all the time, or find a way to hook it up to the thermostat?

Ebay...got mine for like 55.00 shipped...I'm gonna hook mine up to run all of the time for now(they should arrive today or tommorow)...checked ebay for you and I didn't see any, usually they will say that they're altima fans w/240sx in the title...there are other altima fans on there but I forget what year to use...search for the thread by mello88 on altima fans for some good info...g.l.
Edit
Here you go...I found it
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ar+altima+fans

05-01-2006, 05:13 PM	#1
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	electric fan was wondering if any of you guys tried using these fans in comparison to the F-A-L http://infinite-auto.com/index.html

05-01-2006, 05:32 PM	#2
mjjstang Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,654 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	well those are nice fans, but you can get the altima fans which are really nice for cheap as hell.

05-01-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
broken240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new york Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	youd probably be in good shape with that, I run 2 permacool 14" like that, but different, with a stock SR/stock rad, summitracing for 99.95 iirc, I think mine move more air than that though (me>2x1750cfm). just get 2, wire one to come on automatically and run a switch for the other one in case of traffic/track/overheat.

05-01-2006, 05:35 PM	#4
broken240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new york Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ALtima is a good option too, it looks nice and stock and works good

05-02-2006, 01:21 AM	#5
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i wonder if 2 14's of these fans would fit on the sr koyo rad. i was thinking 2 12's like the FAL. How much are the altima fans and the permacools? should i get junkyard altima fans or new ones?

05-02-2006, 01:59 AM	#6
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 40 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	looks like a nice fan for a very good price. but how would you go about mounting it on the stock radiator?

05-02-2006, 06:54 AM	#7
DrtyRat Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 1,747 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	If I'm not mistaken the cfm rating on fans is done w/no resistance(ie no radiator in front of it). I have gone the universal fan route and it seems to be a waste of money. For what you pay for 1 universal you could get the dual altima fans setup and they have been tested/shown to be as effective as the FAL fans and other higher end fans. Now if your dealing w/a space issue(ie you have an rb installed in your 240) then you wouldn't be able to use the altima fans but for the money they are the best option out there...read this comparison on fans/radiator setups, its old but has a ton of useful info http://home.satx.rr.com/nissanweb/RadTest/RadTest.htm

05-02-2006, 07:43 AM	#8
broken240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new york Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	after reading that link, I guess id reccommend the altima fans... those guys did a serious test... I wish I read that before fan shopping:hammer: regardless, my fans keep me at around 185 in stopppppped traffic on the grand central, on 90degree days. Doesnt really get much warmer than that here. (water sprayers installed for high boost running, also very effective/cheap)

05-02-2006, 07:46 AM	#9
broken240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new york Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	but how would you go about mounting it on the stock radiator? ZIPTIES, what else? you know you have an s13 right?

05-02-2006, 08:13 AM	#11
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Thanks. That link was very helpful.

05-02-2006, 08:37 AM	#12
crazybb Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fort smith, ar Posts: 288 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i am using a ford taurus fan.. and i love it. running my ac in houston with no problem.

05-02-2006, 12:15 PM	#13
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Where have you guys ordered the altima fans? also did you hook it up to a switch, or have it running all the time, or find a way to hook it up to the thermostat?