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72gmcshorty · 08-01-2003, 10:27 AM

When using electric fan setup, do I need a shrouded fan? Will a non shrouded fan cool a 4 core rad well enough?

**Yukon Jack** · 08-01-2003, 10:41 AM

Probably not. Need more info such as size of fan, cfm, cooling problems when had mechanical fan?

landon4421 · 08-01-2003, 10:51 AM

I would say yes you need a fan schroud. The air needs to be pulled through the radiator evenly to cool correctly. Here is a post for another board about the fan schroud thing. Hope this helps, follow the link below. It will give you an idea of what you need. Good luck, Landon

http://www.myoldtruck.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=253

72gmcshorty · 08-01-2003, 11:03 AM

Any idea what kind of fans he used in that link?

Figment412 · 08-01-2003, 11:29 AM

Won't that limit the airflow throught the radiator when running at higher speeds like down the highway?

landon4421 · 08-01-2003, 11:34 AM

72gmcshorty, I have no idea but I can find out and someone or me will let you know.

Figment412, no I don't think it will make much differance. But then again I wont know for a few years, my truck is not done yet. I heard that the more even the flow of air to the radiator the better the cooling? but like I said I have no idea.

70c10 · 08-01-2003, 12:35 PM

I hear 93-97 Nissan Ultima fans are almost a direct fit and work good.

Jwill41 · 08-01-2003, 03:51 PM

I had a Nissan fan in mine until one of the motors started making noise. I think it was an early 90's Altima. It was dual fans and it fit perfectly. Now I have a Hayden 16" mounted in the shroud where the original fan would be. Works great.

ChevLoRay · 08-02-2003, 12:25 AM

They have a nice PDF catalog, page 70 of which has several fans and shrouds displayed. It seems like another A/C company makes an electric fan/shroud combo that is designed to fit our trucks, but I have not found it, yet.

08-01-2003, 10:27 AM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Rad fan shroud question? When using electric fan setup, do I need a shrouded fan? Will a non shrouded fan cool a 4 core rad well enough? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

08-01-2003, 10:41 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Probably not. Need more info such as size of fan, cfm, cooling problems when had mechanical fan? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-01-2003, 10:51 AM	#3
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	I would say yes you need a fan schroud. The air needs to be pulled through the radiator evenly to cool correctly. Here is a post for another board about the fan schroud thing. Hope this helps, follow the link below. It will give you an idea of what you need. Good luck, Landon http://www.myoldtruck.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=253 __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-01-2003, 11:03 AM	#4
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Any idea what kind of fans he used in that link? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

08-01-2003, 11:29 AM	#5
Figment412 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 108	Won't that limit the airflow throught the radiator when running at higher speeds like down the highway? __________________ Save your money and do it right the first time. 1968 GMC short bed 1972 Cab 74 SB Chevy running gear

08-01-2003, 11:34 AM	#6
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	72gmcshorty, I have no idea but I can find out and someone or me will let you know. Figment412, no I don't think it will make much differance. But then again I wont know for a few years, my truck is not done yet. I heard that the more even the flow of air to the radiator the better the cooling? but like I said I have no idea. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-01-2003, 12:35 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I hear 93-97 Nissan Ultima fans are almost a direct fit and work good. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-01-2003, 03:51 PM	#8
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I had a Nissan fan in mine until one of the motors started making noise. I think it was an early 90's Altima. It was dual fans and it fit perfectly. Now I have a Hayden 16" mounted in the shroud where the original fan would be. Works great. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

08-02-2003, 12:25 AM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	www.vintageair.com They have a nice PDF catalog, page 70 of which has several fans and shrouds displayed. It seems like another A/C company makes an electric fan/shroud combo that is designed to fit our trucks, but I have not found it, yet. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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