<VV> fanz

[Ron]

A thermostatically modulated fan would be ideal but I still don't believe it 
will work and would never pay the price as all you're trying to do is make 
something that works as well as the stock ststem.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
To: "Larry Forman" <Larry at forman.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> fanz


>
>>As I recall, Tom said the fan current is a relatively constant 20 amps at 
>>12 volts,
>
> Then could probably be handled with a stock charging system and a period 
> 55 amp "a/c" 10DN Delcotron replacing the 37 amp unit (just has a 
> different stator and armature - regulator is voltage driven so is not 
> affected). I would be tempted to convert to an internally regulated 10SI 
> in 80 or 105 amp range though so would be able to interchange with my 
> other cars.  120 amp might be a bit of overkill. "One size fits all" can 
> be useful in spares. Wonder if you could stack two fans and normally run 
> in series at half speed. Current would drop considerably and fan life 
> would extend dramatically (probably important - the General turns FWD fans 
> off at about 50 mph and relies on the airflow alone).
>
> Padgett
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