The main problem with electric fans, is the reliability and the attention the installer gives to the details. I have seen more e-fans cause over heating issues on the trail caused by poor installations than anything else. When properly installed(oem) style the electric fan should run fine, and not have any reliability issues.



Not exactly as good. The Flex-a-lite Black magic fans have an adjustable thermostat built in them that sits right next to the radiator. All you have to do is set it to the temp you want the fan to come on at and you are done. It also bolts right up to the Rad support, not wired to the radiator like the cheaper after market or Taurus fans are, and comes with its own heavy duty relay. Yes it costs $200 more than teh junkyard fan, but it is worth it. I have been running my Black magic since '98 and haven't ever had any problems with it.