Flex-A-Lite 180, Motorad 180 Thermostat, Evans Waterless Coolant experience
#31
06-24-2016, 12:24 PM
reading the specs on this fan:
* The most powerful single electric fans available
* Provide full radiator coverage for many vehicles
* One-piece, rugged nylon shroud
* Shrouded fans create 45-50 percent higher heat transfer than cage fans of same performance
* Rigid bracket mounting system, no through-core mounting
* High-torque, high-rpm electric motor
* Installation instructions with wiring diagrams in English, French, and Spanish
* Provide consistent cooling, regardless of engine rpm
one would assume that this unit would get the job done. do you have a photo of this as it was mounted in your LR? I'm trying to find something that will outperform the OEM radiator and Hayden HD fan/clutch. I doubt anything short of an aftermarket performance radiator will cool it any better. I know the factory cooling system falls short on mine because temps don't want to drop on the highway/driving at moderate speed. Its nearly 100 F in TX now, with heat index near 110. I have noticed this in regards to coolant temp.
Have you guys seen this?? unbelievably expensive.
Icebox Radiator by Congleton Service for Land Rover | eBay
* The most powerful single electric fans available
* Provide full radiator coverage for many vehicles
* One-piece, rugged nylon shroud
* Shrouded fans create 45-50 percent higher heat transfer than cage fans of same performance
* Rigid bracket mounting system, no through-core mounting
* High-torque, high-rpm electric motor
* Installation instructions with wiring diagrams in English, French, and Spanish
* Provide consistent cooling, regardless of engine rpm
one would assume that this unit would get the job done. do you have a photo of this as it was mounted in your LR? I'm trying to find something that will outperform the OEM radiator and Hayden HD fan/clutch. I doubt anything short of an aftermarket performance radiator will cool it any better. I know the factory cooling system falls short on mine because temps don't want to drop on the highway/driving at moderate speed. Its nearly 100 F in TX now, with heat index near 110. I have noticed this in regards to coolant temp.
Have you guys seen this?? unbelievably expensive.
Icebox Radiator by Congleton Service for Land Rover | eBay
#32
06-24-2016, 12:37 PM
I noticed on your mods that you did an A/C delete. Did you have success with this fan with the A/C on in hot temperatures?
#33
06-24-2016, 12:54 PM
Camel Trophy
What very little I used the AC, and I mean very little, it did perfectly. Stuck right at the same temps as without.
More impressive are my towing temps. Towing 7000lbs+ on Appalachian Mountain back roads I never saw an increase of more than 6 degrees, and that was in 85-90 degree weather.
More impressive are my towing temps. Towing 7000lbs+ on Appalachian Mountain back roads I never saw an increase of more than 6 degrees, and that was in 85-90 degree weather.
#34
06-24-2016, 01:03 PM
What very little I used the AC, and I mean very little, it did perfectly. Stuck right at the same temps as without.
More impressive are my towing temps. Towing 7000lbs+ on Appalachian Mountain back roads I never saw an increase of more than 6 degrees, and that was in 85-90 degree weather.
More impressive are my towing temps. Towing 7000lbs+ on Appalachian Mountain back roads I never saw an increase of more than 6 degrees, and that was in 85-90 degree weather.
When you wired it up, was it complex because of the dual speed? Or if you hook up positive and negative does it go to high speed? I'd like to test it with my current set up.
#36
06-29-2016, 10:41 AM
#37
07-05-2016, 07:23 PM
#38
07-05-2016, 08:58 PM
I just got back from test driving with the Taurus fan and unfortunately same result. It seemed to kick more air than the Flex-A-Lite, but still inadequate with the A/C on.
The A/C Condenser really gives off a ton of heat. I don't think it is an abnormal amount, and it does not seem clogged either.
The A/C Condenser really gives off a ton of heat. I don't think it is an abnormal amount, and it does not seem clogged either.
#39
07-06-2016, 12:16 AM
Pro Wrench
My temps go up big time with AC on. From 188ish to 199 in normal conditions. 201-210 when crawling through the desert. I guess it's because both are exchanging heat and the condenser is basically baking the radiator. Heating up all the incoming air. Reducing the radiators ability to exchange heat. In my case introduce 110 degree dry air (that doesn't cool down when it moves)..it's a challenge to keep this thing cool. I'm amazed my temps drop 10+ degrees almost instantly when I switch off the AC.
It sucks the big fan didn't work for you. I'd love to find a remedy to the plagued cooling system. Something that almost worked too well. I constantly consider going with Alex's set up but I cannot stand a non factory look/function. I don't like electric fans that much. But I'd do it if it was the holy grail of cooling. The struggle continues.
It sucks the big fan didn't work for you. I'd love to find a remedy to the plagued cooling system. Something that almost worked too well. I constantly consider going with Alex's set up but I cannot stand a non factory look/function. I don't like electric fans that much. But I'd do it if it was the holy grail of cooling. The struggle continues.
#40
07-06-2016, 09:07 AM
My temps go up big time with AC on. From 188ish to 199 in normal conditions. 201-210 when crawling through the desert. I guess it's because both are exchanging heat and the condenser is basically baking the radiator. Heating up all the incoming air. Reducing the radiators ability to exchange heat. In my case introduce 110 degree dry air (that doesn't cool down when it moves)..it's a challenge to keep this thing cool. I'm amazed my temps drop 10+ degrees almost instantly when I switch off the AC.
It sucks the big fan didn't work for you. I'd love to find a remedy to the plagued cooling system. Something that almost worked too well. I constantly consider going with Alex's set up but I cannot stand a non factory look/function. I don't like electric fans that much. But I'd do it if it was the holy grail of cooling. The struggle continues.
It sucks the big fan didn't work for you. I'd love to find a remedy to the plagued cooling system. Something that almost worked too well. I constantly consider going with Alex's set up but I cannot stand a non factory look/function. I don't like electric fans that much. But I'd do it if it was the holy grail of cooling. The struggle continues.
For now I have to move on to more pressing issues.
For now I am sourcing an '02 fan, and will get a Duralast fan clutch at Autozone.