Finally got my bigger alternator in and now looking to install an electric fan. what are you guys running? have any pixs? thanks
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Finally got my bigger alternator in and now looking to install an electric fan. what are you guys running? have any pixs? thanks
I'm using a Taurus fan, so far has done the job. Alot of guys run the Ramchargers fan with great success, when/if my JY fan bites it I'll pick up one of their units.
http://www.ramchargers.com/cgi-bin/n...t?prnbr=674003
Zirgo
www.zirgo.com
Look at my images. I have the 16 inch in the pics. I now have two 12 inchers instead. I have a little more room now. They have better flow and are skinnier than most fans I have seen. I had no problems.
I've seen both fan setups on blownbys car. All I can say is I wish I had bought one.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLOWNBY
I'm probably going with the ramcharger unit but can i use the "Painless Wiring Electric fan relay" with this electric fan? Instead of the manual switch?
Also wanted to know if I should go with the 200 degree on/185 degree off http://store.summitracing.com/partde...N=120%20302852 or the 185 degree on/170 degree off http://store.summitracing.com/partde...N=120%20302852 .
Thanks again
I would go with the lower of the two. However, consider, I am using the flex-a-lite VSC. It has a variable on temp setting. 150-220. Also when it hits the on temp, it start the fan out slowly the increases the speed as the temp rises. Less impact on charging system. Also it cycles the fan for 30 seconds after the car is turned off to help in the cooling. Plus it has a 5 second delay startup so no load when you start your car.Quote:
Originally Posted by ALblown50
I also purchased the manual overide switch so I can turn the fan on manually, or if I want or cool the car in the staging lanes. I also have an electric water pump. Works great. $80 (summit)
If you are interested, I have a ramcharger fan for sale. It is part #674001(this is the one without the wiring harness). It is brand new in the box. I will sell it for $70 shipped.
Mk8 here and very happy with it, 3yrs of solid cooling.
Scott
Who runs an electric fan with the 8" crank and 3 core radiator? Any pics?
Blu50Stang,
I'll buy it. Do you know if the Painless Wire Setup will work with this unit? Let me know how you want payment. Paypal?
Thanks
ALblown50, I don't see why the Painless wire setup won't work with this fan. I was going to pick up the Painless kit #30104(the thermostat one). I can take paypal. Just send the $70, along with the shipping info to Blu50Stang@aol.com.
I run a Painless setup with mine. Works just fine.
Jon01,
Did you also run the Ford MOtorsports thermostat housing the the port? Or did you T off the stock temp sensor? Thanks
Eric,
I run a Ramchargers fan on my combo and I have a Griffin 31 x 19 Radiator, Renegade 8" crank pulley and I have almost 1/2" of clearance between the Crank pulley and Fan..
Jeff
Nah, I got a housing from NAPA with the port in it. I can dig up the part# for it tomorrow but I think it's for a Bronco. It is cast iron but also 1/3 the price of the FMS one.
one last question. what are you guys runnung for the coolant catch can with the ramcharger electric fan?
Me, you can view in my images. I now have dual 12" fans vs the single 16". Gave me a little more clearance and coverage on the radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by RdRunnr
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Originally Posted by s-trimmed302
Sweet, thanks!! I've experimented with the sn-95 and mark viii fans, but none of them worked good. I will give the Ramcharger a try next :)
Nice :) What is the part # again for the dual fans?Quote:
Originally Posted by BLOWNBY
blownby, how wide is your radiator, or thick in inches? I barely have clearance right now with the stock vortech pulley, I have a 4 core aluminum radiator, not sure which brand is on the car for the electric fan, was on the car when I bought it? I have an 8" crank pulley, but dont see how it will fit, maybe my fan/radiator is too thick, would appreciate it when you have time to measure the thickness of your radiator, want to see what I can do to get that bad boy on there :o)
i use a 94/95 electric fan, wired it up to a switch from a relay(def need a 150+amp alt for it). i have a 7" crank pulley and it is pretty close with the rondavis radiator. it keeps it real cool!!!!!
Zirgo 12 s-curve (zf12s) blade. Most fans are all 3.25" thick and under. The 12's are like 2.5".Quote:
Originally Posted by RdRunnr
I will check the thickness. My fans are only 2.5" thick. I had a 3.25" thick fan and that fit. Also my radiator is flush against the upper support. The wires that were orriginally behind were moved to the front of the core support. Hope that makes sense. You should be able to see the flushness of the radiator in a picture. (??) I have room now and I have the strut support on there. I will measure and let you know for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobra33
Cobra33,
My radiator is 2.25" thick.
Do you need a relay and temperature controller for the ramcharger or does it come with them?
I'm using the Proform Mustang fan (like the black magic). Decent fan I guess but the theremostat doesn't work very well. It just has the bulb sensor that smushes up to the radiator.
Think I'd be able to use a hayden or some other thermostat fan kit on it? I'd like to do away with that bulb and use a real sensor that sees coolant. If so, is there a spot to thread a sensor into?
I just installed the Ramchargers dual fan setup in my car with the Summit Mustang radiator. It clears my S-Trim crank pulley w/ a bit to spare (no modifications to radiator mounting support).
I used the painless wiring kit to wire it all up and it was a peice of cake. I also wired in a bypass switch just in case the thremostat takes a crap (call me paranoid).
Can't comment on cooling as I just got it all wired up last night :teeth: