View Poll Results: fueling B1-B2 variances
Truck intake NA fueling variance between B1-B2
5
38.46%
Truck intake FI fueling variance between B1-B2
2
15.38%
Ls6/ls1 intake NA fueling variance
0
0%
Ls6/ls1 intake FI fueling variance
0
0%
Aftermarket intake fueling variance
3
23.08%
Im an asshole and I dont give a shit about variances
3
23.08%
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Electric fan satisfaction poll
Apr 22, 2004 | 12:13 PM
#61
TECH Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,632
Likes: 2
From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by therock
I emailed Flex-a-Lite the following.
Hi,
I am about to order a set of your 292 fans. I am not hearing any negative reports on the fans themselves. We do need to talk about your VSC unit. There are several sources reporting failures on these units. Melting fuse holders, terminal spades pulling free from the unit, draining the battery over night, to name a few.
Talk to me.
The Responce,
Sir,
Since the start of this style control, we have had concerns. We have constantly up-dated them to the point that there are very few problems. We have been standing behind our products for many years. The fuse holder issue has been solved with a different vendor. The terminal issue had been repaired with a different soldering process. The battery drain problem has also been addressed, this was a very rare problem. Please remember that we have a one year warranty and if you have a concern you contact me.
Thank you.
Hi,
I am about to order a set of your 292 fans. I am not hearing any negative reports on the fans themselves. We do need to talk about your VSC unit. There are several sources reporting failures on these units. Melting fuse holders, terminal spades pulling free from the unit, draining the battery over night, to name a few.
Talk to me.
The Responce,
Sir,
Since the start of this style control, we have had concerns. We have constantly up-dated them to the point that there are very few problems. We have been standing behind our products for many years. The fuse holder issue has been solved with a different vendor. The terminal issue had been repaired with a different soldering process. The battery drain problem has also been addressed, this was a very rare problem. Please remember that we have a one year warranty and if you have a concern you contact me.
Thank you.
One part that stands out for me is this: "We have constantly up-dated them to the point that there are very few problems." I'd like to hear 'no problems.'
The part about 'constantly updating' also gives me the impression that the product was put to market prematurely. I'd rather not be a beta tester with my $30,000+ vehicle.
Apr 22, 2004 | 12:16 PM
#62
At the very least you have to give credit that they did actually admit their have been problems with the controllers. I have to say, they do stand behind thier products, as shown by all these people getting new controllers.
Apr 22, 2004 | 12:34 PM
#63
On The Tree
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by Flyer
At the very least you have to give credit that they did actually admit their have been problems with the controllers. I have to say, they do stand behind thier products, as shown by all these people getting new controllers.
Apr 22, 2004 | 12:37 PM
#64
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From: East of Dallas
therock - Great info, thanks for sharing.
I'm going to contact them about a few of my issues. I have heard very good things about their product support. I'll report back with the results.
I'm going to contact them about a few of my issues. I have heard very good things about their product support. I'll report back with the results.
Apr 22, 2004 | 01:10 PM
#65
I am going in
I am going in. It's going to be hot here soon (30 miles N of Atlanta)and my AC in city or bumper to bumper traffic don't cool well with the OE fan at idle speeds. It don't make me sweat, I just want it to be consistant. This is my main objective in using e-fans. I have had it to the dealer twice and an AC shop and they all say it checks out. No leaks and plenty of Gas. I am speaking of my 03 Z71 LT Ext Cab 5.3. My 02 (same config)was always cool. GM must have went cheaper on the condenser or somthing.
I will hard wire a manual turn on to back up the VSC.
No company can survive when consistantly turning out a bad product. Flex-a-Lite has been around a while and I assume will be doing what ever it can to stay in business. I think their vendor's screwed them and they are on top of it.
I will post my luck be it good or bad.
I will hard wire a manual turn on to back up the VSC.
No company can survive when consistantly turning out a bad product. Flex-a-Lite has been around a while and I assume will be doing what ever it can to stay in business. I think their vendor's screwed them and they are on top of it.
I will post my luck be it good or bad.
Apr 22, 2004 | 01:35 PM
#66
TECH Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,632
Likes: 2
From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by therock
I am going in. It's going to be hot here soon (30 miles N of Atlanta)and my AC in city or bumper to bumper traffic don't cool well with the OE fan at idle speeds. It don't make me sweat, I just want it to be consistant. This is my main objective in using e-fans. I have had it to the dealer twice and an AC shop and they all say it checks out. No leaks and plenty of Gas. I am speaking of my 03 Z71 LT Ext Cab 5.3. My 02 (same config)was always cool. GM must have went cheaper on the condenser or somthing.
I will hard wire a manual turn on to back up the VSC.
No company can survive when consistantly turning out a bad product. Flex-a-Lite has been around a while and I assume will be doing what ever it can to stay in business. I think their vendor's screwed them and they are on top of it.
I will post my luck be it good or bad.
I will hard wire a manual turn on to back up the VSC.
No company can survive when consistantly turning out a bad product. Flex-a-Lite has been around a while and I assume will be doing what ever it can to stay in business. I think their vendor's screwed them and they are on top of it.
I will post my luck be it good or bad.
Apr 22, 2004 | 01:52 PM
#67
Originally Posted by therock
I am going in. It's going to be hot here soon (30 miles N of Atlanta)and my AC in city or bumper to bumper traffic don't cool well with the OE fan at idle speeds. It don't make me sweat, I just want it to be consistant. This is my main objective in using e-fans. I have had it to the dealer twice and an AC shop and they all say it checks out. No leaks and plenty of Gas. I am speaking of my 03 Z71 LT Ext Cab 5.3. My 02 (same config)was always cool. GM must have went cheaper on the condenser or somthing.
I will hard wire a manual turn on to back up the VSC.
No company can survive when consistantly turning out a bad product. Flex-a-Lite has been around a while and I assume will be doing what ever it can to stay in business. I think their vendor's screwed them and they are on top of it.
I will post my luck be it good or bad.
I will hard wire a manual turn on to back up the VSC.
No company can survive when consistantly turning out a bad product. Flex-a-Lite has been around a while and I assume will be doing what ever it can to stay in business. I think their vendor's screwed them and they are on top of it.
I will post my luck be it good or bad.
If the thermo senses a cool condition it will turn them on low for the AC. If the fans are already running, then the fans will kick up a notch in speed to keep up with the cooling as well as keep enough air flowing to keep the AC cool.
Apr 22, 2004 | 04:34 PM
#70
Delta o have one
I have been contacted Delta and they do have one, see their reply below. However I am going to give the Flex-a-Lite a chance since the delta will be more bucks added. First sign of trouble though and the Delta is in. I believe they make Lincoln's VSC's and they are most likley the best.
The FK-35 kit includes everthing needed to replace the flex-a-lite vsc,
including a 10 gauge wiring loom. I've enclosed the install sheet.S / H is $7.00, priority mail.
dccontrol.com/fk35.htm
The FK-35 kit includes everthing needed to replace the flex-a-lite vsc,
including a 10 gauge wiring loom. I've enclosed the install sheet.S / H is $7.00, priority mail.
dccontrol.com/fk35.htm