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1slo_camaro · 06-20-2013, 11:08 AM

Recommendations? i found a place on ebay that is pretty good priced and seems to pull good CFM for the motor. is there any junkyard fans i can pull from another truck or anything that would get rid of my clutch fan??

Ziegelsteinfaust · 06-20-2013, 11:51 AM

Taurus fans are good for cheap swaps, and there are many others depending on how you want to do it. Take a tape measure.

I am using a Volvo 850 turbo electric fan for my truck, and runs great. I got 2 just in case.

KQQL IT · 06-20-2013, 12:41 PM

99-03 grand cherokee fits in the stock shroud with minor work.
Keeps my 406 cool
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MalibuSSwagon · 06-20-2013, 12:42 PM

I'm using Windstar dual fans. Fits the 86 radiator perfect, with some trimming of the plastic.

1slo_camaro · 06-20-2013, 12:48 PM

for the grand cherokees did you pull from the V8s or will a 4.0 fan work just as well? i never thought of just seraching the CFMs on stock vehicles. my local yards are pretty good with jeeps and what not

KQQL IT · 06-20-2013, 01:12 PM

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=06329311122
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Rich84 · 06-20-2013, 01:28 PM

Taurus fan works great..2 speed, presently only using the low speed. Someday when I complete the a/c I will have the high speed for that.

1slo_camaro · 06-20-2013, 01:44 PM

awesome thanks guys! im probably going to jump on a jeep fan when i get back home. they are pretty easy to get ahold of back home....

KQQL-- how did you mount yours? can you snap a few pics please

KQQL IT · 06-20-2013, 05:55 PM

Not till Saturday. Search the site I posted pics before.
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KQQL IT · 06-20-2013, 06:46 PM

Found one. I can get more on Saturday
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1slo_camaro · 06-20-2013, 10:09 PM

awesome i got the idea. im going to try a different route but if that doesnt work i understand what you did there. THANKYOU! i cannot wait to throw mine in and see how she works. appreciate it guys

wraprail · 06-21-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Found one. I can get more on Saturday
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Why did you leave the big ugly stock shroud?
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KQQL IT · 06-21-2013, 06:38 PM

Because it works.
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Vbjunker · 06-21-2013, 08:27 PM

Had a full sized Bronco with a 5.7 Lightning engine. A Taurus SHO electric fan from the junkyard kept it happy and cool.
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mrolds88 · 06-22-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

Why did you leave the big ugly stock shroud?
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The big ugly stock shroud allows the fan to pull air through the entire radiator core allowing the complete radiator to do its job efficiently.

BTW, I like the fit of that fan!!

wraprail · 06-22-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrolds88

The big ugly stock shroud allows the fan to pull air through the entire radiator core allowing the complete radiator to do its job efficiently.

BTW, I like the fit of that fan!!

lol The electric fan has it's own shroud. Mounting it inside the truck shroud may actually reduce efficiency. Look how much of the opening is blocked now.

KQQL IT · 06-22-2013, 12:37 PM

If you say so.
Keeps my 406 cool enough.
And no the Cherokee fan had a shroud that was half the size of my radiator.

Maybe you could be more helpful next time...
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wraprail · 06-22-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

If you say so.
Keeps my 406 cool enough.
And no the Cherokee fan had a shroud that was half the size of my radiator.

Maybe you could be more helpful next time...
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Indeed, maybe you could.

gchemist · 06-23-2013, 08:31 AM

E-fan conversions

Mark VIII: http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...cfan/index.php

Mark VIII with a stock shroud: http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/p...oject1580.html

I run dual LS1 fans on my truck.

06-20-2013, 11:08 AM	#1
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	E-Fan on my 78 Recommendations? i found a place on ebay that is pretty good priced and seems to pull good CFM for the motor. is there any junkyard fans i can pull from another truck or anything that would get rid of my clutch fan?? __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

06-20-2013, 11:51 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,600	Re: E-Fan on my 78 Taurus fans are good for cheap swaps, and there are many others depending on how you want to do it. Take a tape measure. I am using a Volvo 850 turbo electric fan for my truck, and runs great. I got 2 just in case.

06-20-2013, 12:41 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: E-Fan on my 78 99-03 grand cherokee fits in the stock shroud with minor work. Keeps my 406 cool Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-20-2013, 12:42 PM	#4
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: E-Fan on my 78 I'm using Windstar dual fans. Fits the 86 radiator perfect, with some trimming of the plastic. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

06-20-2013, 12:48 PM	#5
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	Re: E-Fan on my 78 for the grand cherokees did you pull from the V8s or will a 4.0 fan work just as well? i never thought of just seraching the CFMs on stock vehicles. my local yards are pretty good with jeeps and what not __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

06-20-2013, 01:12 PM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: E-Fan on my 78 http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=06329311122 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-20-2013, 01:28 PM	#7
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,685	Re: E-Fan on my 78 Taurus fan works great..2 speed, presently only using the low speed. Someday when I complete the a/c I will have the high speed for that.

06-20-2013, 01:44 PM	#8
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	Re: E-Fan on my 78 awesome thanks guys! im probably going to jump on a jeep fan when i get back home. they are pretty easy to get ahold of back home.... KQQL-- how did you mount yours? can you snap a few pics please __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

06-20-2013, 05:55 PM	#9
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: E-Fan on my 78 Not till Saturday. Search the site I posted pics before. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-20-2013, 06:46 PM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: E-Fan on my 78 Found one. I can get more on Saturday Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-20-2013, 10:09 PM	#11
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	Re: E-Fan on my 78 awesome i got the idea. im going to try a different route but if that doesnt work i understand what you did there. THANKYOU! i cannot wait to throw mine in and see how she works. appreciate it guys __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

06-21-2013, 06:38 PM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: E-Fan on my 78 Because it works. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-21-2013, 08:27 PM	#14
Vbjunker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 131	Re: E-Fan on my 78 Had a full sized Bronco with a 5.7 Lightning engine. A Taurus SHO electric fan from the junkyard kept it happy and cool. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should..." 1987 GMC Stepside 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo 2006 KLR650

06-22-2013, 12:37 PM	#17
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: E-Fan on my 78 If you say so. Keeps my 406 cool enough. And no the Cherokee fan had a shroud that was half the size of my radiator. Maybe you could be more helpful next time... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-23-2013, 08:31 AM	#19
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: E-Fan on my 78 E-fan conversions Mark VIII: http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...cfan/index.php Mark VIII with a stock shroud: http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/p...oject1580.html I run dual LS1 fans on my truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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