<VV> Electric Fans

[Matt Nall]

From: Jon Woolf
Has anyone tried an electric fan instead of mechanical drive?  That 


thing must suck up a lot of HP.  And does it need to run all the time?  
A thermostat controlled electric might give a boost in power.

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> Jeez, all I did was to innocently ask if anyone had heard of using an
> electric fan for cooling their 'vair instead of the inefficient belt
> driven one!  Since then, you guys have had your pitchforks and scythes
> out, all saying, "ooh! ooh! I know that!   Listen to me!", practically
> calling each other out!
>
> It's so easy nowadays to be an 'expert' and publish. I thought that this
> was a friendly forum, a place to ask questions and maybe get some
> history, find parts, etc, related to Corvairs, instead of being the
> shooting gallery that it seems to be. Sheesh!
>
> It's a bit like being in a small town in an exotic car. If you're all
> alone, and want company, just pop the hood. You will have a crowd of
> 'experts', wrenches in hand, around your car in 2 minutes flat, all
> earnestly sure they know what's wrong- even if there is nothing wrong.
>
> Enjoy your cars. I know I do. Don't get bitter and twisted and
> argumentative on a forum- it's a sure way to destroy it.  Yes, express
> your opinion- but don't confuse opinions with facts.
>
> Enjoy.
>

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