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pkmach1
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Joined: 01 May 2006
Posts: 95
Location: Columbia, MO |
Which electric fan would you recommend?
My 66 Convert project is coming along nicely and since it has a late model 302 with the serpentine pulley system I thought it would look a little cleaner with an electric fan instead of the old fan. What are some products that anyone else has tried and what would you recommend. I want to keep it as cool as possible since it will spend most of its time cruising.
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Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:37 pm |
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jswordy
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 19
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The junkyard dog says...
...get a relay and fan out of a Mark VIII. Or buy them new. Then buy an adjustable thermostat control from Summit or Jegs.
Whatever you do, make sure you get big cfm, like 2500 or 2600 at least. You have to move plenty of air and the "bargain" fans are usually around 1,600 cfm...inadequate.
My .02 of course, your mileage may vary.
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Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:32 pm |
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Kyle
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Joined: 19 Apr 2006
Posts: 11
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A Spal 16" pull style fan with either the medium or high power motor depending on how much clearance you have.
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Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:05 pm |
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berry32ford
Junior Member
Joined: 08 Jun 2006
Posts: 18
Location: Aurora, IL. |
I've had 3 SPAL fans in 3 different cars, the pulling type, and they are all fantastic.
Brent _________________ Brent
1966 Fairlane, 408 Stroker motor, 5 speed Tremec, completed project
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:31 am |
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odd ball
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Joined: 13 Mar 2006
Posts: 100
Location: San Francisco, CA |
flex-a-lite makes some nice ones with all the controls built in for around $200, they even offer colored shrouds (including ford blue). I also have this one on my wish list, anyone know anything about the brand?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=PRO%2D67017&FROM=MG _________________ ----------------------------------------
69 Fairlane 500, 351w, 2200 stall C-4, 9" with 3.50 and trac-lock
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:33 pm |
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codycr6
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Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 60
Location: memphis |
mark VII
Mark VII fans work great, but I highly recommend you check out www.dccontrol.com to look at his fan controller and possibly his fan package. Mark VII's draw huge current on startup, and can burn up relays in many instances. The controller ramps the fan speed up gradually, and only runs it as fast as it need to to keep your engine cool. You can set what temperature for it to start, and it will start at around 25% power. As your engine gets warmer, it speeds up the fan. This greatly reduces draw on your alternator and battery! _________________ Knowledge is Power
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:55 pm |
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roger
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Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 1008
Location: ontario, canada |
fans
Doug:
could you give us your rads. dimensions & /or part # for spal set up you have?
thanks _________________ roger powell
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:35 am |
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67fairlane500
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Joined: 08 Mar 2006
Posts: 263
Location: New York, NY |
fairjohn-
what kind of modifications did you have to do to the radiator support?
Thanks _________________ Red 1967 Ford Fairlane convertible with built 289, 4.11s and T5!
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:16 am |
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fairlaniac
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Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 217
Location: Denver, PA |
Drilled 4 extra holes
2 for a self tapping screw and 2 more for the top bracket which utilizes the two original radiator support holes (J-nuts) _________________ Doug Bender
1966 Fairlane 427/484 Stroker - Tremec TKX
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:36 am |
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fairlaniac
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 217
Location: Denver, PA |
Oops!
Looks like you were waiting for a reply from fairjohn. Sorry! _________________ Doug Bender
1966 Fairlane 427/484 Stroker - Tremec TKX
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:38 am |
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67fairlane500
Site Admin
Joined: 08 Mar 2006
Posts: 263
Location: New York, NY |
no worries and I appreciate the reply.
Fairlaniac - you running a big block? _________________ Red 1967 Ford Fairlane convertible with built 289, 4.11s and T5!
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:52 pm |
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fairlaniac
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Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 217
Location: Denver, PA |
Yep!
A built up 390, @ 445HP _________________ Doug Bender
1966 Fairlane 427/484 Stroker - Tremec TKX
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Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:30 pm |
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