My radiator has 2 electric fans on the back and a trans cooler on the front. All 3 have been attached with those plastic deals that go through the radiator. This looks cheesy and I dont like it. I want to fab brackets to hold the stuff.

My question is how close does the fans have to be to the radiator to work? I should also mention that the fans only cover about half of the radiator. Is this ok?

there is enough room for a "real fan", which is better?

I know, a lot of simple questions, but I never ask the same one twice!!!

Thanks. As allways you guys are very helpful.

-M