Electric radiator fan?
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Electric radiator fan?
Has anyone had any success switching to an electric radiator fan on one of these older FE engines, like a 390? If so, what size and brand did you go with?
I did this on my SUV and I loved it, the engine sounded nice without the fan. I would wire it up with a thermostat and everything so it wouldn't kick in until necessary.
I also think it would be nice for AC purposes because I would mount a secondary fan on the AC condensor to improve AC performance.
Anyways just wondering...
I did this on my SUV and I loved it, the engine sounded nice without the fan. I would wire it up with a thermostat and everything so it wouldn't kick in until necessary.
I also think it would be nice for AC purposes because I would mount a secondary fan on the AC condensor to improve AC performance.
Anyways just wondering...
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Originally Posted by Randyb12
The off road guys really like the Taurus fans from the 3.8l models. All the aftermarket fans that pull enough air are too expensive. I am running a fan out of a camero.
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I don't think they will do it under a heavy load or idling in very hot weather. But every engine/cooling system is different. The thing about Big chain places like AZ is if it doesn't work then you can usually take it back. This is one of those things you are just going to have to do some trial and error until you get it right.
But one of those wired to a thermastat and one in front of the A/C condenser wired to the A/C may work. Only one way to find out.
But one of those wired to a thermastat and one in front of the A/C condenser wired to the A/C may work. Only one way to find out.
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Originally Posted by Randyb12
I don't think they will do it under a heavy load or idling in very hot weather.
An electric fan on the other hand is moving MAX airflow no matter what even if you are idling.
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i got one from a lincon mark8 and that thing pulls air like crazy,, i have it with a on/off switch, ill post some pixs of it!
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I heard a couple of people memtion those lately. How do you like it?
Can you compare it to a Taurus fan?
Can you compare it to a Taurus fan?
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Originally Posted by Hellbore
Has anyone had any success switching to an electric radiator fan on one of these older FE engines, like a 390? If so, what size and brand did you go with?
Anyways just wondering...
Anyways just wondering...
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27" Electric Fan (dual 13.5"), Part #295
FYI...I also changed out my factory radiator. Installed a Griffin aluminum direct bolt on radiator. Plus upgraded the water pump too. Use an Edelbrock aluminum water pump.
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It is a sweat setup...and no issues thus far.
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