5.0 E-fan. Want to know what DOES fit.

[2doorbu]

You got it right, the fan will not cover the whole core but does cover most of it. I installed the fan north/south, instead of the way it mounts in the HHR. I actually have mine retained in the factory shroud. I ended up cutting off the tabs on the one side so it sat flush on the top side of the shroud and you can secure it with self tappers if for extra security and trimmed the other sides tabs so it sat right inside the lip tightly. I made the wires face up for the ease of access as I didn't want to pay like $18 for the plug that fits in it correctly. not yet any way.

This is what I used to control it.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsProduct.jsp?itemIdentifier=326161_69568_0_&skuDescription=Compressor+Works+/+Cooling+Fan+Control&brandName=Compressor+Works&displayName=Cooling+Fan+Control&categoryNValue=15299999&sortType=&store=4821&isSearchByPartNumber=&fromWhere=&fromString=&counter=3&itemId=114-0&navValue=15200114&filterByKeyWord=radiator+fan&productId=326161&searchText=&categoryDisplayName=&parentId=52-0

It can be used for dual fans, but I cut and capped the second lead. Also the 10 gauge female connectors fit perfect over the blades from the fan leads.

For the a/c clutch I tapped into the black w/ yellow stripe @ the plug for the compressor.

For my 12v+ switched, I tapped the red line into the wiper motor. Also if you use a fuse tap, the only 12V+ switched fuse is #11. Which I wouldnt know if it would work as the fuse-tap is only supposed to have like 10 amps.

I attempted to use the starter solenoid for the ground and postive but that made the the relay click when it shut off and also made the truck start when the key was in on position. Then ended up grounding it near the controller and ran the 12v+ constant straight to the battery.

Here is a shot of where I mounted it. Still have to finish cleaning up though.

Also here are some of more photos I took of the job.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=408871&id=631715440&l=9bf6ed1e44

 

[99SportX]

Sweet. I am planning on taking the HHR shroud, trimming it and fitting it up to the core. I do not plan to use the stock fan shroud at all. We will see. I am going to try to clear without a water pump modification as well. If I get the fan mounted and am satisfied with fitment I will order a decent fan controller, quite possibly from Delta Current Control.

 

[CDW6212R]

Eric, I thought of something else for cooling last week. An engine makes more power the lower the coolant temps are. Until last week that didn't mean much to me, I need heat in the Winter.

With a modern fan controller like the DCC or Spal units, you can adjust the coolant temperature easily. I plan to start with a 160* T-stat, and set the fan to run just above the engine temps. The controller I have to put in can take an adjustment knob add on piece for about $15. I'll raise the temperature when I need more heat, about 5 months of the year, depending on garage space.

The coolant will not get cooler than either the T-stat or fan temp, whichever is higher. So set the thermostat to open as soon as possible. Make sure to use a PCM program to enter closed loop before the T-stat opens.

 

[2doorbu]

On the cheap controller I have does incorporate the adjustable fan temps and ranges to come on from 150-240. Also the fans are best set slightly higher than the thermostat so that when it opens , it gives it a chance to cool itself before the fans are needed both extending the useful life of the fans and also not duplicating efforts on the cooling when it is not really needed

 

[CDW6212R]

I agree, try to get the engine to run very cool, and set the T-stat just over that.

 

[99SportX]

My HHR fan arrived today. I am going to take plenty of pictures and measurements before I decide where to cut. I am debating on mounting it long way vertical or trimming it and mounting it long way horizontal and leaving open core space at the bottom for cooling while moving.

Either way the fan/shroud will cover about 2/3 or a little more of the radiator. I could modify the shroud to get more, but I honestly think that it will cool fine at idle/low speeds with some open core.