What fan are you using on your LS conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hatzman · 03-19-2014, 12:37 AM

I was planning on using the stock clutch fan that came with the LQ9 motor. I have been hearing though, that you cannot use the fan and shroud because it doesn't fit, and I would need to go electric.

Is anyone using a clutch fan instead of electric fans?

Thanks!

hugger6933 · 03-19-2014, 07:48 AM

While I have not yet done one one a 67-72, I have in a 68 LeMans convert. I did this many years ago before it was popular like 2005 or 2006. I used the fan clutch and fan off off the 6.0 truck motor I used. So surely you can use one on a truck using the mounts of today. You will love it.

Andy4639 · 03-19-2014, 08:48 AM

I had plan to use the fan clutch out of the 6.0 in mine but using the stock 71 Chevy truck radiator it wasn't going to work along with the intake Mass air flow senor. The two of them were right in the fan area. The shroud was cut up to try and make it work but in the end I went electric.

If you buy the new radiator that mounts the top hose on passenger side then it should be Ok I would think.

Ridgeclimber · 03-19-2014, 09:11 AM

I installed a LQ9 6 liter into my 1968 c10 last year. I used the early classic enterprise engine mounts and trani mount. The original fan with clutch hub works good. I just have the small fan guard on the top of the rad and everything clears. I also still have the original two core rad with Evans Waterless coolant and it seems to keep the 6 liter cool in the summer heat so far.

wgeyer88 · 03-19-2014, 01:34 PM

Andy,

where did you get those electric fans? The fit looks good and they look pretty clean!

Wasted Income · 03-19-2014, 05:27 PM

I'm using Dodge Intrepid fans. Cheap as hell at the junkyard, and they really move some air.

I welded threaded aluminum bosses to my radiator, and bolted the fan to those.

ls1nova71 · 03-19-2014, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatzman

I was planning on using the stock clutch fan that came with the LQ9 motor. I have been hearing though, that you cannot use the fan and shroud because it doesn't fit, and I would need to go electric.

Is anyone using a clutch fan instead of electric fans?

Thanks!

My stock 5.3 fan fits the original small block fan shroud on my 71 like it was made for it. There's pics in my build threads in my sig.

Roostboy102 · 03-19-2014, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

My stock 5.3 fan fits the original small block fan shroud on my 71 like it was made for it. There's pics in my build threads in my sig.

Same here! Wasn't a challenge at all with my 4.8 clutch fan

Hatzman · 03-20-2014, 12:22 AM

Thanks for all the input! For those that are using the clutch fan and original shroud, how was the engine mounted? And was it mounted in the stock position? Did you have to cut out and add a high transmission hump?

Thanks!

mcmlxix · 03-20-2014, 03:21 AM

My LQ9 didint come with a fan.. so I picked up a two speed 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee fan... fits in the factory small block shroud. I just used a couple bolts through the side.

jamesjones · 03-20-2014, 03:49 AM

I'm planning on using Ford Windstar fans.

68c10airstream · 03-21-2014, 12:04 AM

Hi Steve, I installed a 2001 5.3 with fan clutch, used the 2001 truck mounts, and made my own motor mount perches so i didn't have header and gm low mount ac compressor clearance issues. In the midst of mocking up my ac lines now. I recently pulled the motor to remove the truck oil pan and install the f-body oil pan, nice clearance now. My suggestion to you is this (if i did it all over again), use either trailblazer mounts and brackets of 98-02 f-body mounts and brackets (ls-1) and then fab this to bolt to your stock cross member and avoid header headers rubbing on stock perches on the top of the frame rail, avoid ac compressor issues (if using gm type) when installing dirty dingo style adapter plates. I realize my approach isn't the norm, as a lot of people like the convenience of the dirty dingo plates, but i love to do fab work and i have no clearance issues and no regrets! Good luck, Brian Fuller.

littlevictories · 03-21-2014, 11:14 AM

I'm using a '95 crown vic electric fan. But I probably could have used the stock clutch fan.
I used some cheap ebay engine mount adapters in the middle location, stock '66 v8 style mounts and the stock perches in the rear location.

Matt Cramer · 03-21-2014, 12:06 PM

Using the stock 2007 clutch fan and currently no shroud (there wasn't one on the truck when I got it with a 350). From what I've heard, it should clear the stock shroud without too much hassle.

Hatzman · 03-21-2014, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the input guys!

I just put in an order with CPP and purchased the CCP Perch (new part they just released), CCP deluxe Trac Bar, Dough Thorley headers and the CCP Slider mounts. Going to post some pics in a new thread of CCP's new parts and their Chevy frame off resto they had at SEMA.

Working a double tonight, so will post when I get home in the morning.

Enjoy your weekend boys!

crazy longhorn · 03-22-2014, 02:28 AM

Dual 14" fans, on a hand built shroud....it kept my 383 cool, on the hottest days.....bet it will work, with my 5.3

Longhorn

03-19-2014, 12:37 AM	#1
Hatzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 181	What fan are you using on your LS conversion? I was planning on using the stock clutch fan that came with the LQ9 motor. I have been hearing though, that you cannot use the fan and shroud because it doesn't fit, and I would need to go electric. Is anyone using a clutch fan instead of electric fans? Thanks! __________________ Steve ___________________________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618848

03-19-2014, 07:48 AM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? While I have not yet done one one a 67-72, I have in a 68 LeMans convert. I did this many years ago before it was popular like 2005 or 2006. I used the fan clutch and fan off off the 6.0 truck motor I used. So surely you can use one on a truck using the mounts of today. You will love it.

03-19-2014, 08:48 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? I had plan to use the fan clutch out of the 6.0 in mine but using the stock 71 Chevy truck radiator it wasn't going to work along with the intake Mass air flow senor. The two of them were right in the fan area. The shroud was cut up to try and make it work but in the end I went electric. If you buy the new radiator that mounts the top hose on passenger side then it should be Ok I would think. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-19-2014, 09:11 AM	#4
Ridgeclimber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Maple Ridge. B.C. Posts: 145	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? I installed a LQ9 6 liter into my 1968 c10 last year. I used the early classic enterprise engine mounts and trani mount. The original fan with clutch hub works good. I just have the small fan guard on the top of the rad and everything clears. I also still have the original two core rad with Evans Waterless coolant and it seems to keep the 6 liter cool in the summer heat so far.

03-19-2014, 01:34 PM	#5
wgeyer88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 245	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? Andy, where did you get those electric fans? The fit looks good and they look pretty clean! __________________ Will 1970 CST10 SWB LQ4/4L80E 2004 Silverado (sold) 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500

03-19-2014, 05:27 PM	#6
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? I'm using Dodge Intrepid fans. Cheap as hell at the junkyard, and they really move some air. I welded threaded aluminum bosses to my radiator, and bolted the fan to those. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

03-20-2014, 12:22 AM	#9
Hatzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 181	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? Thanks for all the input! For those that are using the clutch fan and original shroud, how was the engine mounted? And was it mounted in the stock position? Did you have to cut out and add a high transmission hump? Thanks! __________________ Steve ___________________________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618848

03-20-2014, 03:21 AM	#10
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? My LQ9 didint come with a fan.. so I picked up a two speed 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee fan... fits in the factory small block shroud. I just used a couple bolts through the side. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-20-2014, 03:49 AM	#11
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? I'm planning on using Ford Windstar fans. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

03-21-2014, 12:04 AM	#12
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? Hi Steve, I installed a 2001 5.3 with fan clutch, used the 2001 truck mounts, and made my own motor mount perches so i didn't have header and gm low mount ac compressor clearance issues. In the midst of mocking up my ac lines now. I recently pulled the motor to remove the truck oil pan and install the f-body oil pan, nice clearance now. My suggestion to you is this (if i did it all over again), use either trailblazer mounts and brackets of 98-02 f-body mounts and brackets (ls-1) and then fab this to bolt to your stock cross member and avoid header headers rubbing on stock perches on the top of the frame rail, avoid ac compressor issues (if using gm type) when installing dirty dingo style adapter plates. I realize my approach isn't the norm, as a lot of people like the convenience of the dirty dingo plates, but i love to do fab work and i have no clearance issues and no regrets! Good luck, Brian Fuller.

03-21-2014, 11:14 AM	#13
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? I'm using a '95 crown vic electric fan. But I probably could have used the stock clutch fan. I used some cheap ebay engine mount adapters in the middle location, stock '66 v8 style mounts and the stock perches in the rear location.

03-21-2014, 12:06 PM	#14
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? Using the stock 2007 clutch fan and currently no shroud (there wasn't one on the truck when I got it with a 350). From what I've heard, it should clear the stock shroud without too much hassle. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

03-21-2014, 08:03 PM	#15
Hatzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 181	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? Thanks for the input guys! I just put in an order with CPP and purchased the CCP Perch (new part they just released), CCP deluxe Trac Bar, Dough Thorley headers and the CCP Slider mounts. Going to post some pics in a new thread of CCP's new parts and their Chevy frame off resto they had at SEMA. Working a double tonight, so will post when I get home in the morning. Enjoy your weekend boys! __________________ Steve ___________________________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618848

03-22-2014, 02:28 AM	#16
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: What fan are you using on your LS conversion? Dual 14" fans, on a hand built shroud....it kept my 383 cool, on the hottest days.....bet it will work, with my 5.3 Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

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