Anyone had success using them? I've had my clutch fan removed for the winter and don't want to go back when summer arrives.
Seen a lot of threads, but not a lot of success..
Seen a lot of threads, but not a lot of success..
Electric Fan Success?
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I knew a guy that made it work. It was nice and quiet. I think I heard Ford Taurus fans work well but I can't recall. It seems the cost and complexity of the conversion inhibit most from doing it. Especially when the VC works pretty well, though loud.
I used electric fans on my trucks when I lived in the UK and use an electric fan on my diesel 110. Reason being for high usage in the UK from what I can tell is the fact that when people convert engines there is a massive gap between viscous fan and radiator and it's a cheaper way to have an effective fan. This is also why I'm using one on my 110. I think they(the companies) also claim it saves on fuel a very small amount(but I'm not sure how much I believe that) because there isn't added work for the engine. Maybe an electric is lighter in the end as well? Then you have the folks that like to justify it by saying they can turn the fan off for water crossing while on expeditions to Costco.
It's very obvious if an electric fan isn't working unlike a viscous clutch fan that will turn but not operate correctly so you have to actually check it. Not that that is very hard to do, but it removes the question of, is my fan operating?
It's very obvious if an electric fan isn't working unlike a viscous clutch fan that will turn but not operate correctly so you have to actually check it. Not that that is very hard to do, but it removes the question of, is my fan operating?
I have a [really big] electric fan from the 3.8L Taurus in my Wagoneer.
It isn't worth shit. The only reason I didn't toss it is the Wag has a cast-iron Buick 350 in it, and it is much more tolerant to running hot.
It isn't worth shit. The only reason I didn't toss it is the Wag has a cast-iron Buick 350 in it, and it is much more tolerant to running hot.
I was running a Dual Electric fan from a Dodge Caravan on my 1996 4.6L Disco I and it kept the truck under control. It was being controlled with an Imperial Dual Electric Fan Controller (~$35 at Advance Auto Parts).
The 1988 RRC I'm using now has a FAL Dual Electric Fan setup and so far so good.
The 1988 RRC I'm using now has a FAL Dual Electric Fan setup and so far so good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AlliSport-Discovery-V8-Direct-Replacement-Alloy-Radiator-two-Oil-Coolers-/330834665659?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d074860bb
"Also available with electric fan cowl and Spal fans."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AlliSport-Defender-V8-Direct-Replacement-Alloy-Radiator-Spal-fans-cowl-/330737550736?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d017e8590
It's the luxury option but I need a new radiator soon anyways..
or maybe I could get away with replacing my broken AC fans with stronger 12" ones.
"Also available with electric fan cowl and Spal fans."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AlliSport-Defender-V8-Direct-Replacement-Alloy-Radiator-Spal-fans-cowl-/330737550736?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d017e8590
It's the luxury option but I need a new radiator soon anyways..
or maybe I could get away with replacing my broken AC fans with stronger 12" ones.
I have used the electric fans from a 98 dodge minivan, they come two built in a plastic shroud and the fit is almost factory on a d1 or classic rad...
Put a 16in on my wife's 99D2. Made custom brackets to fit in the factory shroud. Worked just fine. Engine definitely quieter. Seat of the pants improved engine response. Worth it? NO. No mpg increase, and the amount of work I had to do to make it look factory was a PITA.
