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    Triathlete - good luck with the electric running cooler than stock - I tried two different shrouded, dual high flow flow fans to pull through the radiator and could not keep it below the stock running temps and consistently ran hotter. There was also a lot of noise and some vibration. A push fan on the outside might be more efficient but there is less room there. I also saw no increase in power with the fan removed. Please let us know how it works out for you though

    Tone...I'm running stock fan with no intentions of changing. Why fix what works? I've never had overheat problems.
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    My experience is that the radiator is fine under everyday conditions but because of the spacing & the softness of the fins, has a tendency for certain areas to become clogged therefore reducing cooling efficenty on hot dusty trails & long hill climbs.I use my onboard air to clear out some of the dirt & debris (back to front) & that action works well for me.Keep press low to keep from deforming fins.
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    Jay,
    Have you seen all the cooling related items at flexalite.com ? Also, anyone have experience w/ their fans etc?
    Ldub

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    Quote Originally Posted by jayfotos
    Are you running with a SC? After installing the SC on hot days, sitting in traffic the needle start's rising. That's why I'm going with and electric fan as well.
    Also add in heat soak from the engine, cutting off that coolent is a no brainer.

    Oops, I saw post with but was a quote from jayz...

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