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05-13-2008, 05:27 AM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Electric fans
I want to run an electric fan on my truck... but I'm not really sure where to start. I would like something that uses a stock shroud, or at least one that has a custom shroud that will go around the whole radiator. I have a direct fit Be Cool radiator if that helps.
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05-13-2008, 05:58 AM
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Re: Electric fans
You can keep the stock shroud if you put the fan or fans on the push (front side of the radiator)
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05-13-2008, 06:42 AM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Electric fans
I would like to have it on the engine side... also what would be the point of the shroud if the fan were on the other side?
I think I'm going to be having an A/C condenser as well, so I don't think a fan will work on the front. I just would like a nice big one to fit in the stock shroud, in the stock position, but be electric. |
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05-13-2008, 07:18 AM
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Re: Electric fans
I am running a stock fan with shroud and dual 12" electric fans(push side) on a thermostat on one of my trucks and it works great...the electric fans only come on if the engine gets above a set temperature
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05-13-2008, 07:20 AM
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Re: Electric fans
If you have A/C that will not work
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05-13-2008, 04:20 PM
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Re: Electric fans
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 99+ Intrepid fans have an integral shroud and come very close to full coverage. I got a Mark VIII fan from a list member and installed it this weekend, the shroud when centered has a roughly 3" gap on both sides of the stock radiator and it *still* works great, even with the massive gaps I'm going to work on today  I'll put up some pics and a more detailed install story tonight, unless the day gets too hectic 
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05-13-2008, 05:29 PM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Electric fans
Just ordered the Grand Cherokee fan for $57.63 from Moparpart.com. Thanks guys!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254617 Last edited by smashingchuck; 05-13-2008 at 05:34 PM. |
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05-14-2008, 12:16 AM
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Re: Electric fans
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05-15-2008, 06:36 AM
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Re: Electric fans
I read this thread last night:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254617 I'm at the point of putting my radiator in and wanted an electric fan solution. I didn't want to spend $400 or more on a name brand system. I just wanted to keep the engine cool and still have some style. I called my local Dodge/Chrysler dealer, gave them the part number from the above thread. They had it instock for $61. So, I picked it up, ordered me a relay kit from Jegs for tomorrow and came home to mock everything up. The truck is a '87 SWB with a '76 454 recently transplanted into it (hasn't even been started yet). I used the '76 radiator, shroud and front bracket to hold it in place. I had to modify the top of the '87's radiator support in order to get the bracket to mount flush with the top of the radiator. Here's a couple pics:  It lined up pretty good  I'll get everything cleaned up tomorrow, painted and wired. 
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05-15-2008, 06:42 AM
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Re: Electric fans
Don't mean to hijack your thread but what serpentine pully's do you have on that truck?
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05-15-2008, 06:47 AM
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05-15-2008, 06:49 AM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Electric fans
that is sweet thanks for the pictures and the update!
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05-15-2008, 06:49 AM
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Re: Electric fans
Thanks i think that's the exact kit i'm looking for. is 20782 the part #?
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05-15-2008, 06:54 AM
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Re: Electric fans
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05-26-2008, 03:05 AM
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Re: Electric fans
Well Smashingchuck,
I bought some fans off ebay then had a tin shop fab a shroud with a mounting brace that fits the top. I added some photos for ya. It works for me but you might want something fancier. What do I know? Loco |
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06-08-2009, 11:37 PM
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Re: Electric fans
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06-08-2009, 11:42 PM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Electric fans
Man, it's been over a year, wish I was at a point where I was INSTALLING the electric fan! life would be sweet!! Oh well, at least I know what to do when I get there.
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06-09-2009, 12:17 AM
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Re: Electric fans
thought it was a good thread.....
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06-09-2009, 12:36 AM
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Re: Electric fans
how much cfm does a electric fan have to have to run good on a sbc 400
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06-09-2009, 07:24 AM
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Re: Electric fans
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I also plan on running electric fans on the 79 someday.
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06-09-2009, 01:50 PM
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Re: Electric fans
i was thinking of puting a electric fan on my 79 . i was going to put it on a TRANSMISSION cool then MOUNT the fan on it . but will this work for me ? i have a/c but i dont use it .
i also found these fans on ebay, the 16in is only $40.50 270399191708 the 8in is only $ 28.00 250438767780 i was thinking of puting the 8in on the transmission cooler so will this work for me ? and it comes whit the MOUNTING KIT for the fan .
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06-09-2009, 02:14 PM
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Re: Electric fans
80s Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 electric fans are supposed to flow pretty well.
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06-09-2009, 04:35 PM
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Re: Electric fans
Here are some cool ones I made.
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06-09-2009, 04:44 PM
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Re: Electric fans
I put electric fans from a 90's Windstar on mine and they cool real good.
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Re: Electric fans
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