Thread: Electric VS Mechanical cooloing fans

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You can rate electric fans by the amps they pull---the fan from the earlier Viper is a very good choice for a single fan

Also the best out there are the fans used on the Tauras and Lincoln s
Check out GT_Recycler on E Bay for reconditioned ones--I have bought several from him, they are recond and packed very nice at far less than $100

Many of the V8 converted Astro vans use the Crown Vic 14" fan that is two speeds and you have to use the two relays also.Last time I looked at that,in summary,I remember they do one heck of alot of air.Tons more than the mechanical fans.As stated a well designed and applied shroud is key.

Fan shroud.......... Yes. Its the OEM that I am using and it seals the rad very well.

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could pretty much sign my name to Mike's post and be done with it.
One other thing though, is the thermostatically-controlled fan clutch. Sounds like you don't have one, so the fan is running water pump speed all the time. Mounting a clutch will reduce noise and improve fuel mileage.

No Sir I dont have one.......I thought it was better to reduce rotating weight but if I can get lower noise and better fuel mileage I'll be getting one asap.