Anyone running a stock electric fan?

[m1tch]

I was thumbing though a haynes manual (thanks prof ) and noticed that some RXs have a stock OEM electric fan on the front of the radiator, I guess this is for countries that are hotter, so I dunno if a UK spec FC would have it, but I was just thinking of if/when I get an electric fan on mine, would it be better to put an OEM front mount on, or put 1 on the back like most others.

[grinder]

i think its easier on the back - far more space and you wont have to remove the rad to fit it

[m1tch]

Hmm this is true lol what fans are everyone using? I know Prof has a HUGE Volvo fan in his garage that takes off lol

[Brett]

I used an old Volvo one when I did this conversion a few years back, just make sure you find one that will fit inside the stock cowling :yes

[grinder]

and if someone DOES do this - can they do a write up - with pics and the exact fan they use ( for example, 1997 Volvo S80 2.9 T6 fan ) just so that we all know what to buy

[m1tch]

I think Prof should take some photos when he does his why isn\'t there a \'guide\' section on this forum? Or is that cause im not yet a member? (don\'t worry I will be a member, just need to start my new job) lol

[Brett]

Got it in one - when you become a member, all will become clear

[m1tch]

wooo *is excited* lol yeah don\'t worry I will be a member soon

[dthebuk]

i\'m sure i read somewhere that the electric fan offers no gain?

ah i did


"I want to install an electric fan. How well will it cool? How much power does it give me? Which fan, and how do I install it?
In short, you gain a small amount of throttle response when free-revving in neutral, and any power gained (less then 1HP) is almost immeasurable. Cooling will be no better then using the stock clutch fan since the fan is only used at idle or very low speed driving, and it is the thermostat that regulates the temperature of the engine and not the fan. There\'s really no compelling reason to install an electric fan unless you need the space (FMIC, 20B install, etc.) or your stock clutch fan died. Remember that the stock clutch fan freewheels when it is not needed, so it doesn\'t suck any power from the engine."

[Brett]

I installed one because my stock fan went norks skyward and every supposed \'good\' second hand one I brought was equally knackered  And it makes it easier to change the belts  (Especially on that car is it had no air pump either)

[pdtaylor18]

Also gives you more room if you want to go FMIC, removes that cluttered look.
Furb had a good write up and pics on his black FC project.

[Ricco_04]

I\'m putting electric one in mine - purley to have less clutter and the room is there for future use if V mount is going in

[NeilSR]

Thread revival! lol

Had a seach about, but has anyone done a write up on this yet?

[antnicuk]

i played about with various very large electric fans and the best fan by far is the stock viscous fan, on track for sure. It draws so much more than any electric fan of the same diameter

[Prof]

I\'ve got two 80W electric fans - 8" - with airflow of 1700CFM each - reckon that will do the job