Best aftermarket E-Fan to go with Koyo radiator?
Best aftermarket E-Fan to go with Koyo radiator?
Like the thread says,
I want to know what is the best overall(price/quality,CFM) E-fan that will mount to a 86-88 Koyo Radiator. I would like one that has a descent sized shroud. I would love to use the factory shroud but the clearence between my new turbo set-up and the factory shroud it is zilch.
Thanks
I want to know what is the best overall(price/quality,CFM) E-fan that will mount to a 86-88 Koyo Radiator. I would like one that has a descent sized shroud. I would love to use the factory shroud but the clearence between my new turbo set-up and the factory shroud it is zilch.
Thanks
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the flex-a-lite (FAL) black magic moves a lot of air. 2800cfm
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/black-magic.html
i see now they have a 16" black magic too. 3000cfm
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...c_s-blade.html
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/black-magic.html
i see now they have a 16" black magic too. 3000cfm
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...c_s-blade.html
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I'd say anything that flows 2200CFM or more. You also need to look into a GOOD replacement fan shroud. You can get a 3000cfm fan but it will be useless without the proper shroud.
CYMFC3S was showing us his Mariah shroud and I was very impressed with it. Click on the "1" in my sig for the pics. It's the only Yellow FC, can't miss it.
CYMFC3S was showing us his Mariah shroud and I was very impressed with it. Click on the "1" in my sig for the pics. It's the only Yellow FC, can't miss it.
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I'd say anything that flows 2200CFM or more. You also need to look into a GOOD replacement fan shroud. You can get a 3000cfm fan but it will be useless without the proper shroud.
CYMFC3S was showing us his Mariah shroud and I was very impressed with it. Click on the "1" in my sig for the pics. It's the only Yellow FC, can't miss it.
CYMFC3S was showing us his Mariah shroud and I was very impressed with it. Click on the "1" in my sig for the pics. It's the only Yellow FC, can't miss it.
I clicked on "1" but didn't see the shroud, maybe it's just late and I need to sleep...
I take that back...is this is....
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...8/P1000486.jpg
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I don't have a Koyo Radiator but I say just cut away at your shroud (I can't connect my radiator hose to the Fluidyne as the shroud was too thick). If you want to go Electrical, that's fine. A shroud shouldn't be too hard to make or cut-away at.
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In general I've found the aftermarket fans to be poorer quality then the OEM fans you can get from the wreckers. The PermaCool unit likes to fry motors, and the FlexALites fail in all kinds of strange ways.
Personally I recommend the GM fan as shown here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/efaninstall.htm
They fit the stock (and thus stock replacements like the Koyo) rad perfectly.
Personally I recommend the GM fan as shown here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/efaninstall.htm
They fit the stock (and thus stock replacements like the Koyo) rad perfectly.
I went with a Ford Taurus. I think it was a 1989 or so. Take a tape measure with you. Out of all the years I measured, one fit best. You can see I had to cut a little near the hose return, otherwise it gets 95% coverage on the rad. I had to find clips that worked. I will be happy to take pics. As well, a adjustable fan relay. Not a crummy 1 or two stage. A sweepable (Adjustable) relay for the fan.
The Taurus was prone to overheating, so the stuck some strong *** fans in them I thank BASTARD for the tip!
The Taurus was prone to overheating, so the stuck some strong *** fans in them I thank BASTARD for the tip!
In general I've found the aftermarket fans to be poorer quality then the OEM fans you can get from the wreckers. The PermaCool unit likes to fry motors, and the FlexALites fail in all kinds of strange ways.
Personally I recommend the GM fan as shown here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/efaninstall.htm
They fit the stock (and thus stock replacements like the Koyo) rad perfectly.
Personally I recommend the GM fan as shown here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/efaninstall.htm
They fit the stock (and thus stock replacements like the Koyo) rad perfectly.
Any idea how much air one of the GM OEM fans you suggest moves compared to the Ford other posters are suggesting?
I went with a Ford Taurus. I think it was a 1989 or so. Take a tape measure with you. Out of all the years I measured, one fit best. You can see I had to cut a little near the hose return, otherwise it gets 95% coverage on the rad. I had to find clips that worked. I will be happy to take pics. As well, a adjustable fan relay. Not a crummy 1 or two stage. A sweepable (Adjustable) relay for the fan.
The Taurus was prone to overheating, so the stuck some strong *** fans in them I thank BASTARD for the tip!
The Taurus was prone to overheating, so the stuck some strong *** fans in them I thank BASTARD for the tip!
+1
Wankler, that Taurus fan was for the 3.8 right?
There are some very big price differences for the same fan @ rockauto.com
ranging from 65.00 to 119.00, Spectre brand being the cheapest.
There are some very big price differences for the same fan @ rockauto.com
ranging from 65.00 to 119.00, Spectre brand being the cheapest.
I pulled it from the jumkyard. $35.oo bones. There where several different types at the wrecker, depending on year. THis one just happened to be about the same dimension as the rad.
All 88-95 3.8 fans are the same so I am willing the bet it is that one. Could, when you have time you post a front shot of the fan please just to make sure. Thanks
It does look exactly like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIA...mZ370016019737
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIA...mZ370016019737
