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rjwerning
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5/08/2005
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 Subject: Flex-a-lite 180 X-treme electric fans
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I'm looking at purchasing a flex-a-lite 180 x-treme electric fan, but have read various comments about them on other non-dakota boards.
I was wondering if anyone here has installed one, and if so what your opinion is. How bad is the current draw (18amp) is on your system? There have also been some comments about the noise and dependabilty of them are. I'd hate to drop $260 and have it burn out in a year or two.
Thanks in advance
- RJ
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pitadak
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2005
11:23:37
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I put one on my 98 5.2 about 3 weeks ago, so I really can't tell yet. Only problem I've had is the 30 amp fuse blew one time. They said thats not uncommon but they're changing fuse holders. Hmm.The noise is not bad at all. I just hope it will be adequate here in AZ when it gets hot.
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rjwerning
Dodge Dakota
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5/10/2005
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Thanks for the info - let me know any updates if you can.
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2005
22:05:12
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I had a Black Magic for awhile and it was loud. Had to fab my own brackets. Their adjustable thermostat unit is pure junk. Went through three of them and many tech support calls and couldn't get it working. May apply to other models of theirs....
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pete
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2005
22:27:29
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i just installed a viper fan... you can find em for 160, a bit more with relays and wiring... but i am very impressed with it. cools like a MOFO. if i did it again, wouldnt do it any other way
pete
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pete
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5/11/2005
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i just installed a viper fan... you can find em for 160, a bit more with relays and wiring... but i am very impressed with it. cools like a MOFO. if i did it again, wouldnt do it any other way
pete
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pitadak
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2005
15:28:22
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Started to get a little warm here in AZ the last couple of days. Had to reinstall my stock fan today. In my opinion, don't waste your money if you live in a hot climate. And yes, my cooling system is in good shape.
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Simian
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2005
15:50:34
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Viper fan install contained in the PDF
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pitadak
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2005
16:37:10
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Very impressive ! Thanks. Thinking of using the FAL controls on one of these viper fans. Any opinions ?
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LarryB
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2005
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I'd like to replace my mechanical, belt driven fan with a flex-lite. Did on my kids S10. I e-mailed the flex-lite company and asked why they didn't have one for a 4.7L. They got totally confused and recommended an electric fan. I'll keep the stock one. Anyone see a light replacement for the belt driven fan?
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