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**bb400ho** · 12-05-2018, 09:40 AM

does anyone run the stock cooling fan on a 5.3 swap? if so does the small block fan shroud work with it?.
thanks Bryan

ls1nova71 · 12-05-2018, 12:24 PM

I usually run the stock fan. Fits the fan shroud and never had any cooling problems, even with the A/C on.

**bb400ho** · 12-05-2018, 02:43 PM

Thanks I was hoping I could use a stock shroud. I was worried that the fan was a little too low.Is yours from a 6cyl or a small block? I have a champion aluminum rad but I think a shroud will work
thanks Bryan

**Wgesnerjr** · 12-05-2018, 05:41 PM

Used the factory Fan from the 5.3 with the 1985 SBC fan shroud. Mine fit perfectly but it might depend on the mounting plates you use. I lucked out and got a no-name set off eBay that worked but do not remember the vendor.

72MARIO · 12-05-2018, 05:54 PM

I used the 6.0 clutch fan in my 1968 suburban
I would replace the thermostat clutch as I did have mine go bad. It wouldnt engage and pull air.

**bb400ho** · 12-06-2018, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the info. glad to know it should work. i have the wires for the electric fans but i would just rather go this way if it works
thanks Bryan

12-05-2018, 09:40 AM	#1
bb400ho Active Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: erie pa Posts: 150	stock cooling fan does anyone run the stock cooling fan on a 5.3 swap? if so does the small block fan shroud work with it?. thanks Bryan

12-05-2018, 12:24 PM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: stock cooling fan I usually run the stock fan. Fits the fan shroud and never had any cooling problems, even with the A/C on. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

12-05-2018, 02:43 PM	#3
bb400ho Active Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: erie pa Posts: 150	Re: stock cooling fan Thanks I was hoping I could use a stock shroud. I was worried that the fan was a little too low.Is yours from a 6cyl or a small block? I have a champion aluminum rad but I think a shroud will work thanks Bryan

12-05-2018, 05:41 PM	#4
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: stock cooling fan Used the factory Fan from the 5.3 with the 1985 SBC fan shroud. Mine fit perfectly but it might depend on the mounting plates you use. I lucked out and got a no-name set off eBay that worked but do not remember the vendor. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

12-05-2018, 05:54 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: stock cooling fan I used the 6.0 clutch fan in my 1968 suburban I would replace the thermostat clutch as I did have mine go bad. It wouldnt engage and pull air. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-06-2018, 10:11 AM	#6
bb400ho Active Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: erie pa Posts: 150	Re: stock cooling fan Thanks for the info. glad to know it should work. i have the wires for the electric fans but i would just rather go this way if it works thanks Bryan

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