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zach_carver · 12-09-2015, 09:34 PM

Ok ls swappers I got some questions, 1965 C10 getting a LS2 put in. Plan to use my aluminum radiator that was used with the old sb due to it not even bring a year old. What is my least expensive set up for electric fans? Read some places 2 12" fans in the radiator with no shroud. Just looking for some insight. Thanks guys

aknovaman · 12-09-2015, 10:10 PM

What ever you don't put those stupid zip ties through the radiator core. They get loose and vibrate till they wear through the cooling tubes. Ebay sells 16 inch fans or you can get a affordable set of new or used Ford Taurus or 96-02 Camaro fans that will be more than adequate.

zach_carver · 12-09-2015, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aknovaman

What ever you don't put those stupid zip ties through the radiator core. They get loose and vibrate till they wear through the cooling tubes. Ebay sells 16 inch fans or you can get a affordable set of new or used Ford Taurus or 96-02 Camaro fans that will be more than adequate.

Any idea what year Ford Taurus fans I need? Will both of those mount up around my radiator?

aknovaman · 12-10-2015, 12:30 AM

Google them or go to pick a part salvage. Likely 2000-ish years.

zach_carver · 12-10-2015, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aknovaman

Google them or go to pick a part salvage. Likely 2000-ish years.

Thanks man!

Wasted Income · 12-10-2015, 09:24 AM

Dodge Intrepid fans are outstanding. Cheap, good shroud, and sized to fit a truck radiator pretty well.

LeesTruk · 12-10-2015, 09:44 AM

Ford Windstar fans also work ( shown here on my '80 C10 radiator )

So will '06 and later Impala fans (Police option or 5.3L)

solidaxel · 12-10-2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Dodge Intrepid fans are outstanding. Cheap, good shroud, and sized to fit a truck radiator pretty well.

I have been using Mopar fans on all of my V-8 conversions
Take a look at the Jeep fans

aknovaman · 12-10-2015, 10:44 AM

Grand Cherokee fans draw a butt load of current at startup and when running so you better run some 10 guage wire and a heavy duty relay. They burn up some gm weather pack relays.

Wasted Income · 12-10-2015, 10:53 AM

Yea, these Intrepid fans do draw some amps. But, they also move a LOT of air.

I just welded some bosses to my radiator to mount them. I've done this on 4 builds, all with awesome results.

aknovaman · 12-10-2015, 10:57 AM

Intrepid is much less amp loads than the grand Cherokee.

Wasted Income · 12-10-2015, 11:05 AM

Pro Tip:
If going with Intrepid fans, skip the junkyard and go to Rock Auto. $100 brand new.

**americanmusc1e** · 12-10-2015, 11:06 AM

I have a fan/shroud setup off of a Nissan altima that fits just great on my factory 4-row radiator. I think it's off of a 98-01 Altima 4cyl. $70 on ebay. There used to be a write up on here about it.

Edit.. found it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50085

aknovaman · 12-10-2015, 11:08 AM

Rock auto !

Bingo !

zach_carver · 12-10-2015, 11:18 AM

Ive looked on rockauto at the fbody fans. New dorman shroud fans all $124 bucks. Not to bad i didnt think. Just wondering if anyone had mounted them on my style radiator. Since im not able to weld anything ill have to find a way to mount where factory shroud went.

12-09-2015, 09:34 PM	#1
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Electric Fan Options Ok ls swappers I got some questions, 1965 C10 getting a LS2 put in. Plan to use my aluminum radiator that was used with the old sb due to it not even bring a year old. What is my least expensive set up for electric fans? Read some places 2 12" fans in the radiator with no shroud. Just looking for some insight. Thanks guys __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

12-09-2015, 10:10 PM	#2
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Electric Fan Options What ever you don't put those stupid zip ties through the radiator core. They get loose and vibrate till they wear through the cooling tubes. Ebay sells 16 inch fans or you can get a affordable set of new or used Ford Taurus or 96-02 Camaro fans that will be more than adequate. __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

12-10-2015, 12:30 AM	#4
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Electric Fan Options Google them or go to pick a part salvage. Likely 2000-ish years. __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

12-10-2015, 09:24 AM	#6
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Electric Fan Options Dodge Intrepid fans are outstanding. Cheap, good shroud, and sized to fit a truck radiator pretty well. __________________ 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!!*

12-10-2015, 09:44 AM	#7
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Electric Fan Options Ford Windstar fans also work ( shown here on my '80 C10 radiator ) So will '06 and later Impala fans (Police option or 5.3L)

12-10-2015, 10:44 AM	#9
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Electric Fan Options Grand Cherokee fans draw a butt load of current at startup and when running so you better run some 10 guage wire and a heavy duty relay. They burn up some gm weather pack relays. __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

12-10-2015, 10:53 AM	#10
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Electric Fan Options Yea, these Intrepid fans do draw some amps. But, they also move a LOT of air. I just welded some bosses to my radiator to mount them. I've done this on 4 builds, all with awesome results. __________________ 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!!*

12-10-2015, 10:57 AM	#11
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Electric Fan Options Intrepid is much less amp loads than the grand Cherokee. __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

12-10-2015, 11:05 AM	#12
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Electric Fan Options Pro Tip: If going with Intrepid fans, skip the junkyard and go to Rock Auto. $100 brand new. __________________ 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!!*

12-10-2015, 11:06 AM	#13
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: Electric Fan Options I have a fan/shroud setup off of a Nissan altima that fits just great on my factory 4-row radiator. I think it's off of a 98-01 Altima 4cyl. $70 on ebay. There used to be a write up on here about it. Edit.. found it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50085 __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

12-10-2015, 11:08 AM	#14
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: Electric Fan Options Rock auto ! Bingo ! __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

12-10-2015, 11:18 AM	#15
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: Electric Fan Options Ive looked on rockauto at the fbody fans. New dorman shroud fans all $124 bucks. Not to bad i didnt think. Just wondering if anyone had mounted them on my style radiator. Since im not able to weld anything ill have to find a way to mount where factory shroud went. __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

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