Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM
Item # FLX236
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2004 Chevrolet Express Van
4.3L V6 Engine
5.3L V8 Engine
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2004 Chevrolet Express Van - Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM
- 16 Inch Diameter
- 2660 CFM
- Electric Fans
- Pusher or Puller
- Flex-a-lite
The Flex-a-lite Flex-Wave electric fan features a sine-wave design that offers greater airflow and is more efficient and quieter than S-blade and straight-blade designs. The wave surface of the blades creates channels for air to move along.
- 16" Flex-Wave electric fan
- Reversible (pusher or puller application)
- Overall dimensions: 16" wide x 16-1/2" tall x 3-3/4" deep
- Blades: 10
- Airflow: 2,660 CFM
- Amperage draw: 11
- Fuse rating: 20-amps
236 Flexalite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM
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Video Transcript for Flex-a-lite Flex-Wave Electric Fan Manufacturer Demo
Chris Duke: I'm Chris Duke, and I'm here today to talk about the new Flex-Wave Electric Engine-Cooling Fan from Flex-A-Lite. Now this isn't your traditional fan technology going on in here, nope. It's actually pretty cool what they've developed. Let me show you what I'm talking about. Like it says right on the product box, this fan gives you "up to 25% more airflow" than competing electric fans of the same size. How is this possible, though Check out these fan blades.
Have you ever seen anything like it They're half plain chips and half chips with ridges. This is by design for better aerodynamics, though. Their expert engineers developed a new patented fan blade design that moves more air without increasing the fans F draw, and it's slightly quieter than a traditional blade, too. Here's a closeup shot of the blade. The sine-wave shape of the blade improves airflow a few different ways.First, the leading edge resembles a serrated knife and, as such, cuts through the air quickly and starts channeling the air more efficiently over the blade, which produces more airflow while reducing energy losses.
To help reduce wind noise, the trailing edge of each blade has variations. Finally, the tip of each fan blade is shaped like a winglet, which helps keep air from moving off the end of the blade and also increases the amount of air that the fan moves. This is some really cool tech that I haven't seen anywhere else. There are currently five different models of the Flex-Wave available in 12, 14, and 16 inch diameters. They range in cfm from 1,325 to 3,000 with an amp draw ranging from 8 to 18 and a half amps.
Some are reversible, like the one I have with me right here, while the ultra thin LoBoy models are dedicated pushers or pullers. Flex-A-Lite is truly unique in the market with the Flex-Wave.They are the performance cooling leader, and they continue to lead by taking steps, like the engineering behind the Flex-Wave, looking at the blade design for more airflow. While everyone else has straight blades or S-blades and focuses on bigger or brush less motors, Flex-A-Lite is innovating with true blade design. How did they get there Well, they use CFD tools, allowing them to consider 100s of designs and 1,000s of variations. They also had inspiration from other industries, such as aerospace.
Today's vehicles make more power than ever, and there's less room under the hood. Flex-A-Lite's goal is to provide more air flow without increasing the overall size of the fan, which means you get better cooling in tight spaces. For more than 50 years, Flex-A-Lite has led the way with performance cooling products, and now the Flex-Wave gives you yet another way to cool your vehicle.
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Customer Reviews
Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM - FLX236
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (6 Customer Reviews)
by: Don01/06/2022
The fan seems abit overkill for my application , better too much than too little .37 gmc p/u sbc 2x4 crossram very little room from water pump to radiator .
by: Eddie 01/11/2022
My health has prevented me from installing yet!
Eddie
1/19/2023
Along with the thermostat module, these parts will soon be installed in a 72 C10 Drag truck with a BB427Ci Chevy engine, so Ill have to get back to you on those!
by: Marshall04/10/2022
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
I recently purchased this fan for my 57 Chevy restomod to be used as a pusher auxiliary fan.
Haven't installed yet but getting info,ordering and receiving was excellent. I'll send another review after I get it hooked up and running.
by: Daniel S07/08/2023
by: Willard 12/16/2021
by: Corey 07/27/2022
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- Is Flex-A-Lite 16 inch Electric Fan FLX236 Replacement or Auxiliary FanThe Flex a Lite 16 inch electric fan part # FLX236 that you referenced would be a replacement fan. It was not designed to work with another fan.
view full answer... - Can I Use a Toggle Switch with the 16" Flex-a-lite Fan # FLX236?Yes as long as the switch is rated for at least 15 amps, my tech at Flex-a-lite said you can a toggle switch on a 20-amp inline fuse with the Flex-a-lite 16" Fan # FLX236.
view full answer... - What is Voltage of Flex a Lite Fan FLX236The Flex A Lite fan part # FLX236 like all of the fans we carry is a 12 volt fan. We do not have a 24 volt fan option.
view full answer... - Can you Mount the Flex-a-Lite Flex-Wave Electric Fan and Keep your Clutch FanI spoke with Flex-a-Lite to check on this for you. The 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan, part # FLX236, is a universal fit, so it will definitely work with your radiator by mounting to the core. To use this as a puller, you will need to mount it behind the radiator. As for keeping your clutch fan, Flex-a-Lite stated that you will need to measure your available space. There will need to be at least 1" between the clutch fan and this fan. Keep in mind that this fan is 3-3/4" deep, so make sure...
view full answer... - How to Tell if Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan Will Fit Factory Shroud on 1993 Chevy SuburbanThe Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan # FLX236 measures 16" wide x 16-1/2" tall x 3-3/4" deep so you'll use these dimensions to see if it will fit where you're wanting to install it. We don't have specifics when it comes to mounting since these are more or less universal so it really just depends on the room that you have.
view full answer... - Can I Install the Flex-A-Lite Fan # FLX236 Right onto My Condenser?I went ahead and reached out to my tech at Flex-a-lite, and he said that while they cannot confirm the use of the plastic push nuts from the # FLX236 on your condenser, you should be fine as long as you have enough room between the fins of the condenser. You may have to bend/adjust the fins to fit the nuts. You also need to make sure the fan is blowing inward toward the components and not blowing air out of the hood. As far as making sure you have enough room to mount the fan between...
view full answer... - Recommended Thermostat Control Switch For Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric FanThe recommended thermostat switch for the Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan part # FLX236 in the 1999 Ford F-250 4x4 is Flex-a-lite Adjustable Temperature Controller for Electric Fan part # FLX31149 which will actually read the engine coolant temperature to activate the fan when needed. It will also turn the fan on when you have the AC running in the truck. I have attached the wiring diagram for the thermostatic controller for your reference.
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- Is There a Custom Installation Kit Available For the Flex-a-lite 16 Flex-Wave Electric FanThere is not a vehicle specific installation kit available for the Flex-a-lite Flex-Wave Electric Fan # FLX236 but it does install by mounting directly to your radiator core using nylon bolts and push nuts. This will be a great solution for your 2003 GMC Yukon XL when towing your camper and will work to keep you from overheating, especially if you tow a lot in areas with restricted air flow or at low speeds. If you want to have your fan turn off when the air conditioner is going you'll...
view full answer... - How to Choose Radiator Fan for Ford E-350 ChassisThe Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan part # FLX236 measures 16" wide x 16-1/2" tall x 3-3/4" deep so as long as you have this much space between the radiator and engine then this fan will work great. Please note, the fan is reversible so it can be used as either a push or pull fan. In order to control the fan thermostatically you'll need the Flex-a-lite Adjustable Temperature Controller for Electric Fan part # FLX31149. If you need a different size then you can select one from the...
view full answer... - What Electric Fan Do You Recommend For 2006 Chevrolet Express Van 3500 With 6.6L Turbo-DieselThe best electric fan option we offer for your 2006 Chevrolet Express Van 3500 with the 6.6L turbo-diesel is the Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM, part # FLX236. It will fit your vehicle and it pushes, or pulls, slightly more air than the fan, part # FLX116, you attached to your question. I have included a product description links and a video demo link below.
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- Universal Electric Fan For Radiator It looks like you were interested in the Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM # FLX236. This is a universal electric fan for radiators. It can attach to your Sierra's radiator using the included hardware. The fan can be mounted behind the radiator to be used a puller, or it can be mounted in front of the radiator to be used a pusher. Overall dimensions are 16" wide, 16-1/2" tall, and 3-3/4" deep. This is not completely necessary, but you could also use Flex-a-lite...
view full answer... - Can Flex a Lite Fan FLX236 Install on Vehicle that Had Manual FanYes you can install the Flex a Lite fan # FLX236 on a 1989 Toyota Pickup but you'll also need a wiring kit/thermostat part # FLX31149 and you'd be set.
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Add Electric Radiator Fan To a 2005 GMC EnvoyFirst you will need the Fan # FLX236 which will be controlled using the Flex-a-lite Adjustable Temperature Controller # FLX31149 on your 2005 GMC Envoy. You can also add the Auxiliary Switch # FLX31148 if you want to be able to turn on the fan manually.
view full answer... - Radiator Fan Recommendation for 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0L V6 EngineI reached out to my contact at Flex-a-Lite and was able to confirm that the 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan # FLX236 does in fact install directly onto the radiator core. The 16" Flex-Wave LoBoy Auxiliary Electric Fan # FLX238 is also a universal fan that installs directly onto the radiator, but it's slightly thinner and provides more air flow at 3,000 CFM, so if you don't need the reversible feature, this is the one I recommend for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 L V6 engine. For a fan...
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- Transmission Cooler and Fan for a 2004 Honda OdysseyThe Tube and Fin style is the original way oil and ATF coolers were designed, so they will be the least efficient of the 3. The Plate and Fin will be the most efficient of the base style coolers for standard vehicles. They offer very good cooling properties and are generally smaller in size. I suggest using # D13503. The Stacked Plate style is the most effective style of cooler, but is generally used on larger vehicles and or work trucks. You can use # D53478 with the adapter # D98203,...
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Thomas M.
1/6/2022
Glad it worked for your application, but we dont have fit guides for engines but rather vehicles.