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BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Looking for answers on cooling fans
I had planned on using my mechanical fan but my 350 sits too close to the radiator. That means I'll need a fan. It's a Walker and is 20 inches wide. I was figuring on a single fan. Can anyone give me some suggestions as to what fan and assorted attachments and where to get them. I should have already researched this after 4 years building this 51 but I had not thought I would need it.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
Are you asking about an electric fan? If so, look for a F@rd Taurus fan (with a V6, 2 speed) it pushes more CFM's than a lot of high $ aftermarket fans. They can be had for little on Ebay or pull-your-part places. I have one now on my 53. I've used them on trail rigs in the past with great luck. I think I have a pic of my setup on my 53 build. If your looking for a mechanical fan please disregard and carry on.
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BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
Are you talking about a 6 volt fan? My truck is 12 volt.
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
No, I'm talking about a 12 volt fan out of a v6 engine F@rd Taurus. The fan is a 2 speed. Awesome fans IMHO.
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BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
Sarge,
What year range of Tarus? Will it cool a 350 sbc,330 horse?
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
I had to move my radiator forward ,its a 3 core and change the mounting brackets on the fan and radiator. It does not ty-rap to the radiator. Mine is a 300 hp with air. Just showing you how close it is.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
I used a v6 mustang electric fan .I had to chop down the factory fan shroud and fab up my own in faberglass, works great pulls a ton of air too.cools my 5.3 no prob.
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
You'd be looking for something like this. Stay away from the duel setup. I've had great luck with these. Do a google search on the fan. Guy's use them on all kinds of rigs, make sure it comes with the connector.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LINCO...Q5fAccessories
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
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so you can look in everything from big Lincolns to 305 TBI Camaros... also some V6 sedans had huge fans, like the Taurus mentioned. |
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
If your to close for a mechanical fan you will never get a Taurus fan in there and you can't make a Taurus a pusher.
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BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
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According to the seller (Ebay) the width is 5". I believe with the mechanical fan its 2' shim removed there should be enough room. I will certainly check it out before buying. Thanks for the heads up.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Nebraska
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
its been a while since ive measured my radiator, but on the 38' were working on, we used 2 of the slim 10" jegs fans. 2.5" from mounting to depth of the fan. they have a few other sizes too, but something to think about. and at 50 bucks a pop, its hard to beat.
i used a 14" flex-lite metal blade electric with no shroud thats only a tad over 3" that i cant seem to find on the internet. but it keeps my 400+hp cool no problem. but i will be upgrading to a dual setup with a shroud
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BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
I bought the Taurus fan on Ebay. I'll have to do a little fabrication to make it fit but it should work ok. Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
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Re: Looking for answers on cooling fans
I see you already bought one. But incase someone else need one, a Mercury Mistique uses the same fan.
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