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  1. 03-05-2009, 05:47 AM #1
    jameshtaylor
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    Experience with Vertex Aluminum fan?

    Vertex advertises an aluminum 11 blade fan for under $200... a huge deal compared to stock. Can anyone comment on quality, fit?
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  2. 03-05-2009, 08:26 AM #2
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    I heard they don't fit the housings properly.

    Never had any personal experience with them, but for a few bucks more you could have the real deal and have zero fitment issues.
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  3. 03-05-2009, 10:01 AM #3
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    Hmm. If they don't fit, they are useless. But a "few bucks" turns out to be $600-900.
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  4. 03-05-2009, 02:05 PM #4
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    They can be had used for not much money. I think I have couple...
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  5. 03-05-2009, 02:31 PM #5
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    i too have read of issues with fit over on the bird.

    surely a used one could be had for reasonable?
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  6. 03-05-2009, 03:27 PM #6
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    Thanks to all. I'm going to postpone action on this for a few weeks while I deal with a clutch problem. Sounds like "used" is the way to go.
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    Buy a used one bead blast it and wipe gibbs brand on it. Works great.
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