E- Fans for FC's

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Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

1. Most new cars today are FWD, with the engines mounted transversely. E-fans are the only option in this case.

True. And....

Alot of new model trucks and certain longitudinal engine setups still use fan clutches because they are very reliable and require no outside control. Also, a big part of it has to do with how the engineers set up the engine accesory pulley and timing system. To use a fan clutch there has to be a strong mounting location for the fan such as a water pump, and not all cars have them front and center and at the right height to mount a fan.

**Also, space can be a determining factor like in a FD... That setup (radiator mounting and intercooler) doesn't lend itself to using a fan clutch. Which came first? Losing the fan clutch? Or engine bay setup?... The world may never know.