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conman · 06-03-2002, 07:00 AM

Of all the electric cooling fans out there, which ones are the best? I'll be trying to cool my 1972's 402 bb in my longhorn. I'd like to get rid of the belt driven fan.

ps. Are there any out of other vehicles that would work?

Low69CST · 06-03-2002, 08:47 AM

There are a few kits made for our trucks. You can call Perma-cool and they should tell you what their kit is capable of cooling. If you measure your radiator and go to a junk yard and find a truck with a simular size, you should be able to make that fan work, just make sure its atleast a Small block w/air so it will cool your big block.

Mike C · 06-03-2002, 09:47 AM

OEM fans pull way more air than the aftermarket fan. Rumor has it one of the best fans is one crom a Ford Taurus circa 1990. You are looking for the 2 speed fan. Low pulls about as much air as any of the aftermarket fans, and high, well it just 'blows' them away!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-03-2002, 09:54 AM

We have a pretty nice set-up we designed specificly for our trucks. Here is a link to where they are in our website:
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/new_products.htm
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Chevyc10! · 06-03-2002, 10:06 AM

Looks like a nice setup Wes. Are those pusher or puller fans? (inside or outside of radiator). I will be doing this in the future, not a bad price either.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-03-2002, 10:12 AM

These are pullers. I believe they are rated at 2600 cfm each. I have had them on my BB Blazer for 2 years and they work great. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

imaindianoutlaw · 06-03-2002, 10:50 AM

Ya I was looking at wes's a few days ago and they look good!

BobbyK · 06-03-2002, 12:31 PM

Here's mine.Two 14" perma-Cool fans.I made the shroud.

For more detailed pic's click here:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292465889

Church · 06-03-2002, 04:46 PM

Heavy Duty Black Magic fans pull more air than the perma-cool fans. I had to switch to a black magic fan in my Jeep because it kept over heating with the perma-cool.

bigvinnie · 06-03-2002, 05:10 PM

I have the Flex-a-Lite Black Magic puller fan and it works very well with my setup.... I'm running a 4 row with a/c condensor and trans cooler in front of it... no worries.

BLAZERMAN · 06-03-2002, 05:21 PM

I am using wes's dual fan setup with his stainless shroud and it keeps my 383 right at 170 degrees even in 95 degree temp. in traffic, very high quality and even gives you more room in the engine compartment.

Grim Reaper · 06-04-2002, 01:17 PM

A lot of 90's fords have some Honker electrics. Last Gen of the V8 mustangs all run them, same with the v8 T birds and the lincolns.

Blue68 · 06-05-2002, 12:28 AM

Grim Reaper, I've heard about the guys that hop up their ponies getting the fans from the land barges. Are you familiar with dimensions? Are any close enough that can be made to work with the radiators in our trucks?

Also, this all brings up an interesting point does anyone really know or can verify what a mechanical fan really pulls at a given rpm?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-05-2002, 12:53 AM

Blazerman, That sure looks sweet!! Glad they are working well for you. I sure am glad I have them in my Big Block Blazer also. Thanks for the compliment. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

06-03-2002, 07:00 AM	#1
conman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fayette, Alabama Posts: 155	Electric cooling fan Of all the electric cooling fans out there, which ones are the best? I'll be trying to cool my 1972's 402 bb in my longhorn. I'd like to get rid of the belt driven fan. ps. Are there any out of other vehicles that would work? __________________ Fayette Alabama

06-03-2002, 08:47 AM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	There are a few kits made for our trucks. You can call Perma-cool and they should tell you what their kit is capable of cooling. If you measure your radiator and go to a junk yard and find a truck with a simular size, you should be able to make that fan work, just make sure its atleast a Small block w/air so it will cool your big block. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-03-2002, 09:47 AM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	OEM fans pull way more air than the aftermarket fan. Rumor has it one of the best fans is one crom a Ford Taurus circa 1990. You are looking for the 2 speed fan. Low pulls about as much air as any of the aftermarket fans, and high, well it just 'blows' them away! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-03-2002, 09:54 AM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	We have a pretty nice set-up we designed specificly for our trucks. Here is a link to where they are in our website: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/new_products.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-03-2002, 10:06 AM	#5
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	Looks like a nice setup Wes. Are those pusher or puller fans? (inside or outside of radiator). I will be doing this in the future, not a bad price either. __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

06-03-2002, 10:12 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	These are pullers. I believe they are rated at 2600 cfm each. I have had them on my BB Blazer for 2 years and they work great. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-03-2002, 10:50 AM	#7
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Ya I was looking at wes's a few days ago and they look good! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-03-2002, 12:31 PM	#8
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Here's mine.Two 14" perma-Cool fans.I made the shroud. For more detailed pic's click here: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292465889 __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 06-04-2002 at 11:48 AM.

06-03-2002, 04:46 PM	#9
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Heavy Duty Black Magic fans pull more air than the perma-cool fans. I had to switch to a black magic fan in my Jeep because it kept over heating with the perma-cool. __________________

06-03-2002, 05:10 PM	#10
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I have the Flex-a-Lite Black Magic puller fan and it works very well with my setup.... I'm running a 4 row with a/c condensor and trans cooler in front of it... no worries. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

06-03-2002, 05:21 PM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	I am using wes's dual fan setup with his stainless shroud and it keeps my 383 right at 170 degrees even in 95 degree temp. in traffic, very high quality and even gives you more room in the engine compartment. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-04-2002, 01:17 PM	#12
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	A lot of 90's fords have some Honker electrics. Last Gen of the V8 mustangs all run them, same with the v8 T birds and the lincolns. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

06-05-2002, 12:28 AM	#13
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Grim Reaper, I've heard about the guys that hop up their ponies getting the fans from the land barges. Are you familiar with dimensions? Are any close enough that can be made to work with the radiators in our trucks? Also, this all brings up an interesting point does anyone really know or can verify what a mechanical fan really pulls at a given rpm? __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

06-05-2002, 12:53 AM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Blazerman, That sure looks sweet!! Glad they are working well for you. I sure am glad I have them in my Big Block Blazer also. Thanks for the compliment. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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