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Old 04-15-13, 01:51 PM
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I have a 92 sc300. The stock alternator is 100amp output. I just bought 2 hayden 14inch fans, 1210 cfm (around there), 11.5amp draw each. I also bought a derale 16749 fan switch to control when the fans turn on. I found a place that can rewire the alternator for 180amp output. Is this necessary or should i leave the alternator the way it is? I know the derale wont draw that much amps but the fans are what worries me.
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the oem clutch fan pushes 3,000 cfm.. so you are essentially downgrading
if you still decide to go aftermarket, it is a good idea to upgrade "the big 3" as well as the alternator

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Old 04-15-13, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kohinoor
the oem clutch fan pushes 3,000 cfm.. so you are essentially downgrading
if you still decide to go aftermarket, it is a good idea to upgrade "the big 3" as well as the alternator
I agree with Kohinoor, the big 3 will make a big difference. The SC's stock wiring is tiny.
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Old 04-15-13, 08:41 PM
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What is the big 3? I'm guessing its 3000cfm. Or 3 as in 1) electric fan, 2) wiring, and 3) alternator. My bets on the 3000cfm. Does anybody know where I can find two 14" 3000cfm fans?
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And I want to know good brand names please. Not generic, last for a few months then dies out.
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