Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
Jeremiah Vishwasrao photo
1 Level
782 Review
34 Karma

Review on πŸŒ€ Spal 12-Inch Low Profile Straight Blade Fan (Model 30101504) by Jeremiah Vishwasrao

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very powerful and efficient fans!

I bought 2 of these fans to replace the factory radiator fans on my 2005 Honda Civic. With my Mishimoto radiator and OEM fans idling in traffic with the A/C on, the engine would hit about 210 degrees on a 100 degree day. With these fans on my radiator, the highest temperature I've ever seen was 195 degrees while I was stuck in traffic. The air conditioning works a little better when idling. Once I install a shroud I made, I expect the temps to stay below 190. These fans cool incredibly well for their thickness. But to be fair, the stock fans were 14 years old and probably worn out after nearly a quarter million miles. These fans are also incredibly durable. The plastic they're made of is incredibly thick and heavy, and I expect them to be reliable for years to come. These fans are also quite thin. I wouldn't say they're stealthy, but definitely a lot more stealthy than my standard fans, giving a lot more room to work under the hood. The power consumption is not much higher than standard fans. My standard fans drew 7-8 amps, that's about 10-11. The only downside I can think of is that these fans are pretty noisy. The noise isn't extreme, but it's definitely louder than standard fans. You can hear the fans idling in the car and can be a bit hard to hear when ordering food in the driveway, but they are barely audible due to the fan in the car and can't be heard due to the noise. my exhaust while driving. I don't mind noise, but if you're concerned about hearing the fans running then these fans may not be for you. Overall I am very happy with these fans and would buy them again if needed.

Pros
  • Package Height: 7.111 cm
Cons
  • Some small things