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SPAL HIGH PERFORMANCE COOLING FANS

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Spal High Performance Cooling Fans

How to Choose the best Spal cooling fan system for your car or truck.

CHOOSING A FAN

Start by measuring the available area. Fans work the best when used in the "pull" configuration. In other words the fan should be mounted on the backside of the radiator facing the engine.

Choose the largest diameter fan that will fit your car or truck. The dual 11 inch fan assembly shown at the right works great on vehicles with V8 engines and fits on most full size car and truck radiators.

Go through the fan specifications. The higher the airflow the better, especially if you have a big V8 engine.

Don't cheat on your fan. You may be able to save money on other items on for your car, but the fan is a vital cooling system component and will help prevent your engine from burning up. Spal fans are the proven leader.

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FAN MOUNTING

Spal Fans are designed to be mounted in various ways. The bracket and strap kit is the most popular mounting option. There are also various length brackets available for custom mounting. Spal fans have multiple slide in mounting flanges on the sides of the fans. The brackets, straps and bolts slide into these mounts.

30130011     Bracket and Strap mount.
This is the most popular mounting option. The strap is approximately 7.64 inches long. In most cases the straps will reach the mounting flanges on the sides or top and bottom of the radiator.

Bolt Mount
A 6 mm bolt with a 10mm hex head can be slid into the mounting slot to provide direct bolt on. Bolts can be purchased at any hardware store in different lengths.

30130010 .75 inch mounting bracket
30130017 .75 inch raised mounting bracket
30130032 1.13 inch raised mounting bracket
30130033 2.31 inch raised mounting bracket (shown)
Dimensions are from fan mounting flange to center of mounting hole.

30130013 Pin mount
The pin mount mounts the fan directly to the radiator core. This is the easiest mount and also the least desirable. With this type of mount, radiator core damage after prolonged usage is inevitable.

FAN CONTROL

Spal offers several different ways to control your fan

FAN PWM Programmable Fan Controller

This programmable fan controller is state of the art and will work off of the signal from your existing temperature gauge sensor or the optional Spal temperature sensor. This controller also provides a variable output allowing fan to be run at low speed to lower fan noise. When using the controller with dual fans, an FRH fan relay must be utilized for the 2nd fan. This control module is designed to work with any of the Spal cooling fans.

185FH & 195FH

Simple but effective thermostatic sensor and relay setup turn the fans on at 185 or 195 degrees. The 195 degree kit is recommended for most applications. (Note: many late model cars and trucks turn on the fans at temperatures up to 220 degrees) If you're going to run dual fans, you'll want to tie in an FRH fan relay for the 2nd fan.

SPAL FAN FAQS

Q.     Why should I buy a Spal fan?

A.     If you looking for the best possible aftermarket cooling fans for your vehicle, Spal fans are the ones you want.    See a lot of fans that look like Spal fans? See comparisons to Spal fans? Everyone else tries to copy Spal. They try to copy Spal because they know Spal makes the best cooling fans. Spal fans are Italian made and are very reliable. Is your car worth the investment of a Spal fan?

Q.     How much cooling does my car need?

A.     The amount of cooling you need is proportional to the horsepower your engine puts out. The more power you use, the more cooling you'll need. That means a larger radiator and larger fan. Other factors such as air conditioning and automatic transmission will also add to the heat load generated by your car.

Q.     What size fan should I use?

A.     Since it's almost impossible to have too large a fan in your car, we recommend that you use the largest fan assembly that you can fit. On many cars a single, 16 inch, high performance fan will suffice.   On cars with large V8's the dual 11 inch or dual 12 inch fan assemblies are the best choice. Have a full size truck with an oversize radiator? You may be able to mount 2 of the 16 inch high performance fans there. Remember, larger fans will keep your car idling in the heat for longer periods of time without overheating.

Q.     Can I wire my fan to a toggle switch?

A.     While it is possible to wire your fan up through a simple toggle switch, we would not recommend this.   It is too easy to forget to turn the fan on at the proper time.

Q.    Should I use a fan controller?

A.     The Spal fan controller is the best possible way to control your fan(s). It allows for precise programmable temperature control and has variable fan speed control which lowers fan noise and power consumption. Alternately, using the thermostatic fan control kits will turn your fans on and off at a preset temperature of 185 or 195 degrees.

Q.    What's the difference between the straight blade fans and the curved blade fans?

A.     The straight blade fans provide maximum cooling for their size. The curved blade fans sacrifice a small amount of performance in return for a much quieter fan. If noise is an issue, go with the curved blade fans. If ultimate performance is the objective, use the straight blade fans.

Q.     Will the electric fans help keep my car cooler at highway speeds?

A.     Generally, cooling fans do the most work at idle and speeds up to 35 mph. The faster the vehicle is moving the less important they become. At speeds over 35 mph, the ram air effect is much great than the efforts of the fan. If your car overheats at high speeds, it's probably not the fan.

Q.     Can I reverse the power wires and make my "pull" fan work as a "push" fan?

A.     Literally, yes it will work. But it will not work very well. Spal fan blades are designed for maximum efficiency in one direction. They are not universal.

Q.     The 30102113 16 inch race fan has the highest CFM of any of your single fans. Would this be the best fan to use on my daily driven car?

A.     We do not recommend the 30102113 fan for daily driven vehicles. This fan was designed for circle track cars or drag race cars where maximum performance vs. weight is more important than long term reliability. This fan does not have a sealed long life motor. It is susceptible to water, dust and other environmental issues like high ambient temperatures and high humidity.

Q.     When I look at the fans in the online catalog, I cannot see the specifications sheet?

A.     You need to have Adobe Acrobat reader version 7.0.5 or later installed on your computer. Version 7.0.0 has bugs that do not allow all Acrobat files to be viewed. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded "free" from the Abobe website.   Download Acrobat Reader

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