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Topic: Electric radiator fans
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2807
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-23-2002 01:30 AM
   
I'm going to run a four row radiator (it's THICK) in my '65... what have you guys tried? I'm guessing it would need to be a narrow fan to clear the pulleys, with that fat rad in there. Southern California gets warm in the summertime, and the 331 will generate a buncha heat. No a/c, four speed trans, so no need for additional heat exchangers.[This message has been edited by V8 Thumper (edited 03-23-2002).]
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 471
From: Mesa, AZ...for now....
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-23-2002 03:40 AM
In my '70 (351W-4v) I run a 4 row, flex-a-lite fan and no shroud. My car has A/C and runs nice and cool here in Phoenix, AZ, I also have a higher stall converter in my FMX, so it generates a little more heat. I have no cooling problems, even in 115* heat in the middle of August in traffic. My radiator core is about 3 years old now.------------------
1970 Deluxe SportsRoof (63B),(2)46 Ford trucks, 47 Ford truck, 57 Ford Fairlane 500 4dr, '72 Olds Vista Cruiser(for sale), '88 Bronco II(for sale)...running out of room, selling some of my projects
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3542
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-23-2002 06:16 AM
I've got a four row in mine and I'm running the regular 5 blade fan (and shroud) that you see in most of the Mustang catalogs, all I had to do was change the spacer. Believe me...this thing has NEVER come close to overheating on 90+ degree days.------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe - 302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap - 670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, MUCH MORE !!!
My 1965 Photo Page
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-23-2002 07:47 AM
I have a four row in my 65 WITH a shroud and one of those waterpump eatin' five blade fans that is on the market. Classic air and others sell them. Being an AC car it has the orig type condenser in front. My engine is a roller 5.0 which runs a little cooler than the orig. If I had it to do over, would go with a 3 row and an orig. clutch fan. HAd that combo in another car and it wzs perfect. I live in S. Fl and it gets hot here, too! Hear a lot of talk about alum but on a street car, don't feel that I need one.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2807
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-23-2002 09:59 AM
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Originally posted by 70SportsRoof:
In my '70 (351W-4v) I run a 4 row, flex-a-lite fan and no shroud.
Is that the 16" fan? Summit lists four or five big electric fans...
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MrXerox
Gearhead Posts: 261
From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-23-2002 12:38 PM
Get the biggest Perma-Cool fan that will fit...By far the best electric fan I have seen...Alex told me about em 
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Calcat
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: Los Angeles, CA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-26-2002 02:54 AM
Check out Spal - not the cheapest, but the best
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Gary
Gearhead Posts: 713
From: Sarasota, Fla. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-26-2002 05:38 AM
I use a 19x24 Howe alum.crossflow rad on my 528cid, it has two rows of 1" tubes. I run a 16" SPAL elec. fan as a pusher with NO mechanical fan. COOLS GREAT!!
Here's where to get it all http://www.alumrad.com/aboutus.htm
Tell them Gary with the Yellow Prostreet Mach 1 sent ya!....  [This message has been edited by Gary (edited 03-26-2002).]
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mvierow
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: Bay Area, Ca
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 01:04 AM
I have a Griffen in my '65 and it was tough to find an electric fan for it. I think it may be even thicker than a 4 row. I initally tried the universal black magic but it was to deep. The one I found that works is advertised in the back of Mustang and Fords mag. Forget the name at this moment - as well as what I paid for it, but I know it fits! I'll see if I can snap a pic of it tonight some time.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2807
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by mvierow:
I'll see if I can snap a pic of it tonight some time.
That would be  !!!
Thanks, guys... everyone. I don't know what I'd do without everyone's help 
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mvierow
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: Bay Area, Ca
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 12:11 PM
I took a couple quick shots of the fan last night, but I did it on regular film. I plan on dropping it off during lunch today, so hopefully I'll have them for you by tonight.
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mvierow
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: Bay Area, Ca
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 07:43 PM
Ok, here they are. Only two we're in focus unfortunately, and after scanning the quality is really poor, but you should be able to get the idea. I guess those little disposables aren't as good for the close ups.The fan is a Hot Rod Air 8 blade fan and pulls 2700 CFM. Comes with harness and relay, and a push in thermostat. http://www.hotrodair.com/pg19a.cfm   The nice detailed close up ones didn't work.  The gap between the front of the water pump pulley and the back of the fan is about 1/2". Mike
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2807
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 08:35 PM
The pics are great Looks like a tight fit, but you got it all in there Thanks Mike, for taking the time to do all of this. Very cool
It looks like a similar package to what I'm building... Airgap manifold, MSD, a big Holley... how about the bottom half?
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mvierow
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: Bay Area, Ca
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 10:02 PM
No problem at all. My setup is like: AFR 165's, comp 270H, 289 30 over, 1.6 rockers and that's about it. Stock bottom, but with fly cut pistons. 10-1 compression with the cuts in the pistons. Didn't want to soak a lot of money into it - I have so many damn hobbies its tough not to be broke all the time and they are all expensive!
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2807
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-27-2002 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by mvierow:
- I have so many damn hobbies its tough not to be broke all the time and they are all expensive!
Amen, brother
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