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Is there anyone who has upgraded to an E-Fan (Flex-lite 270) that has been running it for a while who could give their thoughts on it thus far? Any pitfalls, pluses, concerns?

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Take a look at this thread - https://www.f150forum.com/f6/flex-li...c-fans-430784/
And SEARCH this sub-forum. I'm sure there's more information to be found.
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
And SEARCH this sub-forum. I'm sure there's more information to be found.
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A Shee-ton of it. I wouldn't search 2000 and newer, that makes no sense.
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
Take a look at this thread - https://www.f150forum.com/f6/flex-li...c-fans-430784/
And SEARCH this sub-forum. I'm sure there's more information to be found.
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Yip. Saw that thread - now that I know I should be researching more ;-). Thanks! -- was just wondering if anyone here had gone for it.
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My Search link didn't work.
Here: https://www.f150forum.com/search.php?searchid=15743480
At least three other threads on the subject.
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
My Search link didn't work.
Here: https://www.f150forum.com/search.php?searchid=15743480
At least three other threads on the subject.
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dead end/zippo on that link. ...?
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Eh, I tried. Just search for "e-fan. "
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Not a big fan of Flex-a-Lite, personally....here's a mix of installs.



https://www.f150forum.com/f6/how-ins...c-fans-174672/

http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/eng...r-fan-install/

https://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5179

https://www.fordfullsize.com/threads...nversion.8464/

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...150-4-2-a.html

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Originally Posted by white89gt
Not a big fan of Flex-a-Lite, personally....
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Is there another brand that your prefer - or is it e-Fans that you don't dig?
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I thought you said you read this thread: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/flex-li...c-fans-430784/

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You can do a junkyard OEM quality fan swap for under 100 dollars, and have it as rock solid as you can get. I have to leave right now, but I have built a few systems for myself and others if you are interested in details (built for Mustangs, Jeeps, Camaros). Usually you'll get maybe 1 mpg gain on the freeway. You won't GAIN horsepower, but rather free up horsepower being used to rotate the fan...
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I do, but it's not for an F150. I have the stuff to do the F150, but haven't done it yet, lol.
I am using all of the same parts mentioned here (link below), EXCEPT that I am using a T-Bird/Cougar fan. I mounted my Taurus fan in the stock shroud for all air coverage on the radiator. That is one thing I have never liked about aftermarket fans. I had a Flex-A-Lite Black Magic fan on my Mustang, and HATED it. The shroud it came with only covered about 60% of the radiator. Great for creating space, but not so good for functionality. If you have any questions, you know where to find me.
https://blueovalfanatics.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22073

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