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  • Need help - electric fan install/conversion on a fox

    Ok, here's where I'm at. I just bought a new alum radiator and this thing is huge, so big the the mark VIII elec fan I have will not fit.

    The fan is about 5.5 in deep and I only have 4.5 in of clearance between the rad and the water pulley. SO obviuosly this fan isnt going to work.

    I've done a little reading up on the net and it looks like some people are using the 95-2000 ford focus dual fan setup. They are supposed to be about 3.25-3.5 in deep, but I cant find any CFM specifications or anything other than than.

    What other options are available for my setup? its a 351w with a 2 1 1/4 in row radiator. THe focus fan is $338 from the ford house and I dont want to spend that kind of money unless I'm posistive it will do what i need.

    I want the MOST CFM that I cant fit in there, I want to be cool at the redlight when it 100 degrees out this summer.

    TIA, My car is sitting until I figure out a solution.
    Vortex rear stand $75
    8.8 410s. $50

    **SKAGG NASTY**
    My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
    but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

    1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
    11 4 door
    13 FX2 White 5.0

  • #2
    3.8 taurus single from around a 93 model...trust me, they work. Theyre right up there with a mark but not as deep.
    Ring and pinion specialist

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    • #3
      Reverse polarity and use it as a pusher????

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      • #4
        Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
        3.8 taurus single from around a 93 model...trust me, they work. Theyre right up there with a mark but not as deep.
        They pull serious amperes at start up

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        • #5
          Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
          3.8 taurus single from around a 93 model...trust me, they work. Theyre right up there with a mark but not as deep.
          looking into now, thanks.

          ANyone know of a good website that has fan diminsions and CFM ratings ?
          Vortex rear stand $75
          8.8 410s. $50

          **SKAGG NASTY**
          My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
          but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

          1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
          11 4 door
          13 FX2 White 5.0

          Comment


          • #6
            Originally posted by Your Name Here View Post
            Reverse polarity and use it as a pusher????
            I dont follow ?
            Vortex rear stand $75
            8.8 410s. $50

            **SKAGG NASTY**
            My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
            but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

            1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
            11 4 door
            13 FX2 White 5.0

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Txstang1 View Post
              I dont follow ?
              Placing it in front of the radiator instead of behind in a traditional fashion. Make the Fan push air threw radiator instead of pulling threw

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              • #8
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
                  3.8 taurus single from around a 93 model...trust me, they work. Theyre right up there with a mark but not as deep.
                  Does it look like this one?


                  Vortex rear stand $75
                  8.8 410s. $50

                  **SKAGG NASTY**
                  My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
                  but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

                  1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
                  11 4 door
                  13 FX2 White 5.0

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Your Name Here View Post
                    Placing it in front of the radiator instead of behind in a traditional fashion. Make the Fan push air threw radiator instead of pulling threw
                    that's what I thought you meant. Yea, that wont work because of the ac condensor. thanks though.
                    Vortex rear stand $75
                    8.8 410s. $50

                    **SKAGG NASTY**
                    My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
                    but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

                    1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
                    11 4 door
                    13 FX2 White 5.0

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                    • #11
                      I'm gonna look around the shop I think I have one of those setups.

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                      • #12
                        Nah its for a old Honda dual setup 12" and a 10"

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                        • #13
                          thnaks for looking.
                          Vortex rear stand $75
                          8.8 410s. $50

                          **SKAGG NASTY**
                          My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
                          but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

                          1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
                          11 4 door
                          13 FX2 White 5.0

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Txstang1 View Post
                            Does it look like this one?


                            exactly. I usually get used ones for around 50
                            Ring and pinion specialist

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by greenbullitt View Post
                              exactly. I usually get used ones for around 50
                              ok, thankks for the tip. I need to go look at one and make sure its not too deep.
                              Vortex rear stand $75
                              8.8 410s. $50

                              **SKAGG NASTY**
                              My goal in life is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body.
                              but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy shit!!!.. what a ride!"

                              1990 Foxbody GT for that ass
                              11 4 door
                              13 FX2 White 5.0

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