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ocbaud · 12-31-2003, 08:58 PM

i need to find an electric fan for my new engine

87 STEPPER · 12-31-2003, 10:58 PM

Im running a dual fan off of a dodge intrepid on my S10 and it's awesome i have one fan that runs off a H2o thermister for the engine and the other comes on when i run the A/C.

I know this set up will work on a f/s and i'll probably get another on for the '87 and set it up the same way.

Best of all it was only 50 bux from the junkyard and that included the wireing harness too.

gldevall · 01-01-2004, 01:04 AM

(2) 14" perma cools

74bowtie · 01-01-2004, 11:48 AM

I have a dual fan setup out of a 96 f@rd Windstar. It was an easy install and looks very nice. They are in my 69 Chevelle but the radiator in my 83 Chevy shorty is about the same size so I was going to use the same setup. It cools the smallblock 350 great even while sitting. Here is where I got the idea at this link, shows you how and what it looks like.
Plus I got the fans at the local junkyard for $20.00 plus I had to buy a Painless wiring fan kit from Summit. Plus you will need to upgrade your alternator. This is a shot of another guys car with the setup in it.

http://hometown.aol.com/jnkb2cool/fans.html

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2004, 12:30 PM

If you don't need a "kit" and can do a little fabrication, you can save a lot of money. Check with your local A/C supply company. They sell the same 12v fans for a lot less money...

79BIG10 · 01-02-2004, 06:22 PM

Hayden or Imperial universal electric fans from O'Rilley's or Auto Zone. Same fans but lifetime warranty. Can't beat them. Dave and I both have some.

ocbaud · 01-02-2004, 06:48 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451752424

that be a good fan?

78SilveradoSWB · 01-02-2004, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451752424

that be a good fan?

That's the same fan 74 Pumpkin is trying to sell, a matter of fact it is his auction. It's a good fan. It's also know as a Hayden. Don't you want 2 fans? If you buy this one, it's $62 or more depending on the final auction price, which you can buy a new one for $79 which includes a lifetime warranty, which I don't think you'll get if you buy it off Ebay

ocbaud · 01-02-2004, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB

That's the same fan 74 Pumpkin is trying to sell, a matter of fact it is his auction. It's a good fan. It's also know as a Hayden. Don't you want 2 fans? If you buy this one, it's $62 or more depending on the final auction price, which you can buy a new one for $79 which includes a lifetime warranty, which I don't think you'll get if you buy it off Ebay

do i want 2 fans?

74Pumpkin · 01-03-2004, 01:45 AM

The reason it was taken out of the truck was it could not cool the engine down well enough in high heat conditions. ( Over 100 F ) while in traffic. So if you go into this type of conditions you might want to go to a two fan setup. Just somthing to think about.

79BIG10 · 01-06-2004, 03:34 PM

Eric you want two fans for sure. I got mine setup staggered and fit perfect on mine. If you go with 1 then you better have a big fan size in mind.

ocbaud · 01-06-2004, 03:57 PM

what size fans would i need to get? two 12" or would i need bigger?

79BIG10 · 01-06-2004, 04:13 PM

I did 2 14" fans and fit perfect.

LOHRTBT · 01-06-2004, 05:11 PM

Eric...come by my place and I will show you what you need. Hayden Fans...cheap and easy and work great!

ocbaud · 01-06-2004, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Eric...come by my place and I will show you what you need. Hayden Fans...cheap and easy and work great!

how much are they? where do i buy them at? what all will i need for them?

LOHRTBT · 01-06-2004, 05:41 PM

Like I said...come by...I can fill you in. OR call my cell tonight
O Reilly has them I can get you all the part #'s too

ocbaud · 01-06-2004, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Like I said...come by...I can fill you in. OR call my cell tonight
O Reilly has them I can get you all the part #'s too

pics of them installed? i'll give you a call tonight. i dont have your number anymore so send me a PM

LOHRTBT · 01-06-2004, 06:08 PM

4106864 yes go to my site www.cardomain.com/id/lohrtbt

Izzy · 01-06-2004, 07:08 PM

http://www.oreillyauto.com/B2C/condi...scription=1266
That may help if the link will work.

Part#3690 $64.99/each.

Also here's a wiring diagram of a single/dual fan setup. It's on a nissan but should be helpful here too.
http://www.geocities.com/dr_greenthu...ngdiagram.html

12-31-2003, 08:58 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	recommend me an electric fan i need to find an electric fan for my new engine

12-31-2003, 10:58 PM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Im running a dual fan off of a dodge intrepid on my S10 and it's awesome i have one fan that runs off a H2o thermister for the engine and the other comes on when i run the A/C. I know this set up will work on a f/s and i'll probably get another on for the '87 and set it up the same way. Best of all it was only 50 bux from the junkyard and that included the wireing harness too. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-01-2004, 11:48 AM	#4
74bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NY Posts: 93	I have a dual fan setup out of a 96 f@rd Windstar. It was an easy install and looks very nice. They are in my 69 Chevelle but the radiator in my 83 Chevy shorty is about the same size so I was going to use the same setup. It cools the smallblock 350 great even while sitting. Here is where I got the idea at this link, shows you how and what it looks like. Plus I got the fans at the local junkyard for $20.00 plus I had to buy a Painless wiring fan kit from Summit. Plus you will need to upgrade your alternator. This is a shot of another guys car with the setup in it. http://hometown.aol.com/jnkb2cool/fans.html __________________ 69 Chevelle (Summer only ride, love to drive this) 72 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (newest addition) 83 Chevy Shortbox 4x2 (project but its clean) 2001 S10 Ext. Cab 4x4 (daily driver)

01-01-2004, 12:30 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	If you don't need a "kit" and can do a little fabrication, you can save a lot of money. Check with your local A/C supply company. They sell the same 12v fans for a lot less money... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-02-2004, 06:22 PM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Hayden or Imperial universal electric fans from O'Rilley's or Auto Zone. Same fans but lifetime warranty. Can't beat them. Dave and I both have some. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-01-2004, 01:04 AM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	(2) 14" perma cools Attached Images __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

01-02-2004, 06:48 PM	#7
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451752424 that be a good fan?

01-03-2004, 01:45 AM	#10
74Pumpkin Insert witty comment here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 388	The reason it was taken out of the truck was it could not cool the engine down well enough in high heat conditions. ( Over 100 F ) while in traffic. So if you go into this type of conditions you might want to go to a two fan setup. Just somthing to think about. __________________ So many trucks, So little time!

01-06-2004, 03:34 PM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Eric you want two fans for sure. I got mine setup staggered and fit perfect on mine. If you go with 1 then you better have a big fan size in mind. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-06-2004, 03:57 PM	#12
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	what size fans would i need to get? two 12" or would i need bigger?

01-06-2004, 04:13 PM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I did 2 14" fans and fit perfect. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-06-2004, 05:11 PM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Eric...come by my place and I will show you what you need. Hayden Fans...cheap and easy and work great! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-06-2004, 05:41 PM	#16
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Like I said...come by...I can fill you in. OR call my cell tonight O Reilly has them I can get you all the part #'s too __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-06-2004, 06:08 PM	#18
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	4106864 yes go to my site www.cardomain.com/id/lohrtbt __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-06-2004, 07:08 PM	#19
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	http://www.oreillyauto.com/B2C/condi...scription=1266 That may help if the link will work. Part#3690 $64.99/each. Also here's a wiring diagram of a single/dual fan setup. It's on a nissan but should be helpful here too. http://www.geocities.com/dr_greenthu...ngdiagram.html Last edited by Izzy; 01-06-2004 at 07:12 PM.



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