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BionicKris · 06-13-2007, 11:26 PM

I've had my C&R/SPAL setup 5+ years and I have never had any problems with the SPAL fan- it still runs as good as new. When I first purchased the rad/fan I was told by a friend who is a Honda tech to ask if their system will allow me to run my A/C since some dedicated race rads will run hot with street accessories such as A/C. I spoke directly to one of the owners (can't remember if it was the "C" or the "R") and he guaranteed it would handle whatever I threw at it. He told me that they rely on owner feedback good or bad to constantly improve their products.

In my experience, I've sat stopped in traffic in NYC with the A/C cranked and the temp gauge has never budged past the halfway mark since I've had this setup, and it's a relief not to have to worry about overheating. With the stock setup I had to keep an eye on the temp whenever I got stuck in slow-moving or stopped traffic in hot weather, and crank the heat when it crept up high.

When my tech friend installed my C&R I believe there was a minor mod to the wiring during the install because of going from 2 stock fans to one with the SPAL. I'm not exactly sure what he did, but I believe he had to block off the stock second fan connection. Are you sure your wiring is OK, or did the fan itself just crap out completely?

Kris

06-13-2007, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
BionicKris PreludeOnline Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: 'Da 845, NY, USA Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	I've had my C&R/SPAL setup 5+ years and I have never had any problems with the SPAL fan- it still runs as good as new. When I first purchased the rad/fan I was told by a friend who is a Honda tech to ask if their system will allow me to run my A/C since some dedicated race rads will run hot with street accessories such as A/C. I spoke directly to one of the owners (can't remember if it was the "C" or the "R") and he guaranteed it would handle whatever I threw at it. He told me that they rely on owner feedback good or bad to constantly improve their products. In my experience, I've sat stopped in traffic in NYC with the A/C cranked and the temp gauge has never budged past the halfway mark since I've had this setup, and it's a relief not to have to worry about overheating. With the stock setup I had to keep an eye on the temp whenever I got stuck in slow-moving or stopped traffic in hot weather, and crank the heat when it crept up high. When my tech friend installed my C&R I believe there was a minor mod to the wiring during the install because of going from 2 stock fans to one with the SPAL. I'm not exactly sure what he did, but I believe he had to block off the stock second fan connection. Are you sure your wiring is OK, or did the fan itself just crap out completely? Kris __________________ BionicKris 92 Prelude Si Sebring Silver Metallic w/ black pinstriping, paint-matched Enkei rims "SILVER BULLET" Link to my Webshots Prelude and classic '81 Suzuki GS850 motorcycle photo albums- new Lude shots coming soon! http://community.webshots.com/user/kmfarrell Last edited by BionicKris : 06-13-2007 at 11:41 PM.