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Old 07-30-03, 01:44 PM
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I have a slight problem. I found a crack in my radiator from the new SC 5Spd I brought the other day. I was planning on upgrading the fan and radiator at the same time. I was just wondering if an upgraded Fluidyne for the Supra turbo will fit the SC's and if I should get rid of the factory fans for some dual FAL's.
Old 07-30-03, 08:34 PM
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The Fluidyne radiator will fit fine on your Sc300, I have one on mine, runs very cool. You'll have to jimmy the upper mounting arms slightly, but a simple process.
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i just installed my Koyo radiator and it fits fine however, you would have to remove the fan shroud because it rubs the belts a bit due to core thickness.
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Originally posted by SinisterSC
.. if I should get rid of the factory fans for some dual FAL's.
NO!
Old 08-04-03, 09:08 PM
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Originally posted by Slasher48
NO!
WHY NOT!?
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Any idea if Supra radiators fit the SC400 as well?
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I bought a replacement SC300 radiator off of eBay for $100 shipped, brand new

Anyone want the guys contact info, just let me know.
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Why shouldn't I get dual Flex A Lite fans?
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Originally posted by SinisterSC
Why shouldn't I get dual Flex A Lite fans?
I don't know why that dude said that, but don't listen to him. Look at my sig, I've been running them since March and they're fine. Right now its getting up to 105 here and I have no problems.
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What size fans did U get?
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The 210's are the right one's for our cars.
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I have had a stock radiator on my car from the beginning and have never had a cooling problem. I made 982 RWHP, so apparently the stock radiator is plenty adequate.

Also, the stock fan moves more air than the aftermarket electric fans. My advice is save your money and get another stock SC radiator and keep the stock fan.

-Ethan
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Originally posted by tggoodrich
I don't know why that dude said that, but don't listen to him. Look at my sig, I've been running them since March and they're fine. Right now its getting up to 105 here and I have no problems.
They may be ok for months if you run them full time (relay wired to ign, and no t-stat), but they are known to pull a crapload of amps and provide minimal flow (compared to stock and other elec. fans).

I've had them burn up 12ga house conduit, along with the SUPPLIED wiring over a period of time, but I suppose someone will blame the wiring of my setup, even being an electronic tech.

IMO, as well as many others, the PHR kit is horribly overpriced, and the fans aren't that great, regardless of where they are purchased. The thing I do like about them is their ultra-slim profile under the hood.

Feel free to read all the reviews on Supraforums, whenever it comes back up.

Good luck,
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Mine aren't set up to run full time, but once the engine is up to temp, they really never turn off. They also turn on when the ac is on. As for flow, I don't know b/c the temp gauge never goes above where it went with the stock fan.
I'm going to keep an eye on the wiring just to be safe.
As for price, I got mine very cheap (whole setup maybe $75) so no big loss there.
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If you paid only $1 for an electric fan setup it would still be a ripoff considering they flow worse than stock.

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