Electronic Cooling Fan Install
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I've been thinking of converting my bronco to an electric radiator fan and from the looks of things cje07 did a great job of converting his bronco.
Other then relocating electrical components to the firewall or inner fender well, the only other thing I would have done different would be to have a sheet metal shop bend up a shroud to act as an extension of the original plastic fan shroud.
That way the entire radiator core would be covered and would benefit from the airflow provided by the electric fan.
Great job.
Other then relocating electrical components to the firewall or inner fender well, the only other thing I would have done different would be to have a sheet metal shop bend up a shroud to act as an extension of the original plastic fan shroud.
That way the entire radiator core would be covered and would benefit from the airflow provided by the electric fan.
Great job.
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From: Rochester
I've been thinking of converting my bronco to an electric radiator fan and from the looks of things cje07 did a great job of converting his bronco.
Other then relocating electrical components to the firewall or inner fender well, the only other thing I would have done different would be to have a sheet metal shop bend up a shroud to act as an extension of the original plastic fan shroud.
That way the entire radiator core would be covered and would benefit from the airflow provided by the electric fan.
Great job.
Other then relocating electrical components to the firewall or inner fender well, the only other thing I would have done different would be to have a sheet metal shop bend up a shroud to act as an extension of the original plastic fan shroud.
That way the entire radiator core would be covered and would benefit from the airflow provided by the electric fan.
Great job.
At some point I will do as you mentioned, build the metal shroud or possibly see what I can do with the old shroud. I have seen guys take the old shroud, cut it down and then attach the electric fan to it.
In all the E-fan has worked AWESOME! I have not filled up with gas since the install so I do not have gas saving numbers for you yet...plus it would be better if I averaged a few reading out over time. I can really tell HP differences that is for sure!
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Thanks PW! By locating all of the electrics to the front of the vehicle it makes it so much easier to get at. It's difficult getting up in the engine bay these days with a lift kit, 33" tires and now a pre-runner bar up there. In fact I have to use a step ladder to do most engine work.
At some point I will do as you mentioned, build the metal shroud or possibly see what I can do with the old shroud. I have seen guys take the old shroud, cut it down and then attach the electric fan to it.
In all the E-fan has worked AWESOME! I have not filled up with gas since the install so I do not have gas saving numbers for you yet...plus it would be better if I averaged a few reading out over time. I can really tell HP differences that is for sure!
At some point I will do as you mentioned, build the metal shroud or possibly see what I can do with the old shroud. I have seen guys take the old shroud, cut it down and then attach the electric fan to it.
In all the E-fan has worked AWESOME! I have not filled up with gas since the install so I do not have gas saving numbers for you yet...plus it would be better if I averaged a few reading out over time. I can really tell HP differences that is for sure!
I'm definetly taking your lead on this conversion. Price wise it's pretty cheap compared to some of the conversions and upgrades being discussed on this forum and it makes sense considering the price of a gallon of gas at the pump.
Seeings how I have a lot more time then you, I'll probably remove my radiator and take it along with the new electric fan and the shroud it came with to a sheet metal shop and let them build that shroud extension to cover the entire radiator core.
Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done.
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From: Rochester
I suppose gas savings might vary depending on where you live. Here in the Phoenix area where it's hot six months of the year, an electric fan would surely be a gas saver. For those living in alaska where it's cold most of the time the savings might not be so great.
I'm definetly taking your lead on this conversion. Price wise it's pretty cheap compared to some of the conversions and upgrades being discussed on this forum and it makes sense considering the price of a gallon of gas at the pump.
Seeings how I have a lot more time then you, I'll probably remove my radiator and take it along with the new electric fan and the shroud it came with to a sheet metal shop and let them build that shroud extension to cover the entire radiator core.
Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done.
I'm definetly taking your lead on this conversion. Price wise it's pretty cheap compared to some of the conversions and upgrades being discussed on this forum and it makes sense considering the price of a gallon of gas at the pump.
Seeings how I have a lot more time then you, I'll probably remove my radiator and take it along with the new electric fan and the shroud it came with to a sheet metal shop and let them build that shroud extension to cover the entire radiator core.
Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done.
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I'm very interested, does this really make 2 mpg and noticeable power difference? Is there a way to adjust when the fan comes on? Like set it to a different temperature? From what I've read the 300/4.9 I have performs best a little warmer than usual.
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From: Loveland, CO.
I want to add an electric pusher fan to my current stock belt driven fan to help with the A/C at idle. My truck does not run hot. I just want it for the A/C. I have a 160 amp alternator on the truck (5.8).
I want the fan to come on only when the A/C is on AND the rpm's are less than 1,000. Can that be done? I don't care about gas mileage or power. Just with making the A/C work better at idle.
I want the fan to come on only when the A/C is on AND the rpm's are less than 1,000. Can that be done? I don't care about gas mileage or power. Just with making the A/C work better at idle.
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From: Caracas, Venezuela
I'm not an electronics man, but i think you could search for the positive wire that feeds the A/C, and connect some sort of relay that activates (and closes the other circuit, feeding the E-fan) whenever you turn the A/C on, i guess the relay should be placed after the A/C switch (circuit-wise) to work correctly.
Regarding the "under 1000 RPM" that seems kind of complicated...
Regarding the "under 1000 RPM" that seems kind of complicated...
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From: pleasanton, sfbay
I have one of these in my garage. Just measured the fan itself....
If I were to cut off the extra bit and stitch two of em' together the thing would be 36" wide by 19 tall and provide ~4000cfm (if the 2000cfm estimate is correct for one). Unfortunately it'd also be in the way of radiator hoses.
If I were to cut off the extra bit and stitch two of em' together the thing would be 36" wide by 19 tall and provide ~4000cfm (if the 2000cfm estimate is correct for one). Unfortunately it'd also be in the way of radiator hoses.
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