Anyone running a stock electric fan?

[antnicuk]

i fitted a 19inch 4600 cfm fan from a lincoln V8 that i got from the states, the cowling was just about exactly the same size as the stock rad which made it easy to fit.  The stock fan still kept it cooler on track.  The problem with 2 smaller fans is that the centre 6 inches doesnt move any air because its taken up by motor.  Its only the remaining blade length that actually moves any air.  


I assume to fit 2 8 inch fans you are not running the stock rad?  Being square, i would imagine fitting 2 fans that size is a bit tricky to get maximum coverage.

[NeilSR]

Any how to\'s yet?

My fan belt has snapped twice, ending up in the engine getting a bit warm, and wondering whether or not I can elimate this totally by putting in an electric fan?

But what else do I need to change?

[Prof]

I assume to fit 2 8 inch fans you are not running the stock rad? Being square, i would imagine fitting 2 fans that size is a bit tricky to get maximum coverage.

Yeh - it\'s a Koyo copy. Also, the centre section of the fan is quite small - actualy - I have a feeling they might even be 9" or 10" - it was a squeeze to get them in! They are mounted diagonally.
 
I\'ll put piccies up tomorrow on my rebuilt thread - nearly done
 
 
PS - just checked - they are 10" fans

[pdtaylor18]

Mine is a fan I got from the USA, not sure what its off but it fits really nicely. You will also need some sort of fan controller so it knows when to kick in. I have a seperate fan controller for mine that also displays the temps, its pretty good as you can see exactly when the stat opens and when the fan is running.  You will need to ditch the cowling as its best to get a cowling that goes with the fan and will free up loads of room in the engine bay. My 12v source is direct from the battery with 30amp fuse but the fuse size will depend on your setup. Twin fans are good as most controllers will allow you to vary each fan speed seperatley. I was lucky and kept my aircon fan as well so I use my PFC to control that as well at certain temps but that fan is my backup in case the main fan fails.

my fan controller sits with my boost controller in a modified centre console. I would seriously refrain from having a manual switch as you may just forget to switch it on until its too late. Standard water temp gauge is either halfway normal or its cooked.