Fans like the one pictured do not cool near as well as a clutch fan (especially if you’re using a HD clutch).

I have built cars where there is not enough room to run a clutch fan. In those instances, I’ll find a factory flex fan. I can usually source then from a Ford who seemed to use them on a lot of 70s passenger cars. The blades have a lot more pitch than the aftermarket units (better low speed cooling). So far I’ve never had one come apart…..which I can’t say about aftermarket units.

Personally the fan pictured would end up in the swap meet pile.

Just my twocents

Last edited by Mike P; 02/21/24 06:26 PM.
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold
1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold
1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears) under construction