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scsindust · 05-26-2009, 09:38 PM

I took off my clutch fan today. I am planning on putting on electric fans, amnd I am figuring there must be some other model cars or trucks I can take them off of. According to what I have been reading, I need 2 14" fans (minimum) to push enough air across the 350. Any suggestions?

tvblazer78 · 05-27-2009, 01:37 PM

One 16" should work. Here is a link to one.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

And this to make it work..

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Hope that helps..

scsindust · 05-27-2009, 03:40 PM

Actually, those were the ones I am planning on buying. I was really hoping someone had done a swap from another truck or car. There are a handful of pick & pull junkyards around, so I was figuring I could save some money by going to the junkyards. Electric fans from the junkyard are only $15 a piece. Then I'd just buy the thermostat and wiring. Any suggestions would be helpful.

scsindust · 05-27-2009, 03:46 PM

[QUOTE=tvblazer78;3329997]One 16" should work. [QUOTE]

Funny you should say that. I was reading about this and actual CFM's needed. Come to find out, my truck would need 2 14" fans to statisfy it's requirements. One 16" fan would be enough, but with A/C, you need that little extra. Just FYI

pcmcobra · 05-27-2009, 04:15 PM

i used 02 z28 fans on my 86. Used to have a 305, but now it's 6.0 fun!
Fans work great. Think I got them for $50 on egay

WarBeard · 05-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Ford tourus fans are what we use in my group here. Dual fans, cheap in junk yards HI and Low settings.

scsindust · 05-27-2009, 08:46 PM

I was just waiting for someone to say taurus. That was the car to use for elec fans in Broncos. As long as someone has tried it, and it worked, then awesome! Are you using the same newer body style as we were using on Broncos?

WarBeard · 05-27-2009, 09:00 PM

I think its the early 90's style

05-26-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
scsindust Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jessup, MD Posts: 57	Electric cooling fans suggestions I took off my clutch fan today. I am planning on putting on electric fans, amnd I am figuring there must be some other model cars or trucks I can take them off of. According to what I have been reading, I need 2 14" fans (minimum) to push enough air across the 350. Any suggestions? __________________ Jamie Play truck / kid hauler - 1989 V2500 Burb 4x4, 350, 700R4, 4" lift, headers, elec fans, the normal mods. Getting ready for the LS1 swap!!

05-27-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions One 16" should work. Here is a link to one. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku And this to make it work.. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Hope that helps.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-27-2009, 03:40 PM	#3
scsindust Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jessup, MD Posts: 57	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions Actually, those were the ones I am planning on buying. I was really hoping someone had done a swap from another truck or car. There are a handful of pick & pull junkyards around, so I was figuring I could save some money by going to the junkyards. Electric fans from the junkyard are only $15 a piece. Then I'd just buy the thermostat and wiring. Any suggestions would be helpful. __________________ Jamie Play truck / kid hauler - 1989 V2500 Burb 4x4, 350, 700R4, 4" lift, headers, elec fans, the normal mods. Getting ready for the LS1 swap!!

05-27-2009, 03:46 PM	#4
scsindust Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jessup, MD Posts: 57	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions [QUOTE=tvblazer78;3329997]One 16" should work. [QUOTE] Funny you should say that. I was reading about this and actual CFM's needed. Come to find out, my truck would need 2 14" fans to statisfy it's requirements. One 16" fan would be enough, but with A/C, you need that little extra. Just FYI __________________ Jamie Play truck / kid hauler - 1989 V2500 Burb 4x4, 350, 700R4, 4" lift, headers, elec fans, the normal mods. Getting ready for the LS1 swap!!

05-27-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions i used 02 z28 fans on my 86. Used to have a 305, but now it's 6.0 fun! Fans work great. Think I got them for $50 on egay __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

05-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions Ford tourus fans are what we use in my group here. Dual fans, cheap in junk yards HI and Low settings. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

05-27-2009, 08:46 PM	#7
scsindust Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jessup, MD Posts: 57	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions I was just waiting for someone to say taurus. That was the car to use for elec fans in Broncos. As long as someone has tried it, and it worked, then awesome! Are you using the same newer body style as we were using on Broncos? __________________ Jamie Play truck / kid hauler - 1989 V2500 Burb 4x4, 350, 700R4, 4" lift, headers, elec fans, the normal mods. Getting ready for the LS1 swap!!

05-27-2009, 09:00 PM	#8
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Electric cooling fans suggestions I think its the early 90's style __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.



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