Cooling Fan.

[O2Thief]

Has anyone ever removed the factory fan & fan clutch to install an electric cooling fan. Perhaps out of a 94+ Mustangs. All that would be needed is two 30 amp relays, a temp switch and possibly a toggle for manual control. Just wanted to know your thoughts. There would also be some improved low end power by this removal. Thanks for the input.

 

[SaleenEXP]

I was curious about this also. Flex-Lite (can't remember if thats the right name) makes electric fans for like Chevy's and Fords full-size, some of the trucks use two of them. But I can't find any information on if their available for the Explorer/Mountaineer. The Full-Size trucks get nice gains and better mileage using them, so they would work pretty good an our lighter trucks.

 

[aldive]

There has been some discussion about these fans befor. I am very interested in one to increase gas mileage.

Any more comments?

 

[aldive]

Do you ever have overheating difficulties?

Any trouble with them?

Thanks....

 

[aldive]

What fuel mileage gains do you guys think is possible with an electric fan?

 

[Lifted95X]

I thought Rick put one on before and it wasn't enough to cool it in the Arizona heat at least.

 

[O2Thief]

I'm going to try and locate a 94+ Mustang fan w/ shroud to transpant into the Explorer. In addition to wiring up the relays, I will also have to put a trip wire for when the A/C compressor engages. It shouldn't be too difficult as I did this on my previous 85 SVO. I will also have to pull the temp sensor from the 94+ GT 5.0 and perhaps the coolant lines (if they are a direct replacement). Also, has anyone put on underdrive pulley's?

 

[RFR2212]

Originally posted by aldive
What fuel mileage gains do you guys think is possible with an electric fan?

I dunno... why not go look where you already posted...

Dead Link Removed

And for anyone else... search

 

[2001ExpSport]

Here is my post in another thread about what I did with my 18" Perma Cool fan.

I removed the fan close to a month ago. In temps higher than 85 it overheats. The fan on blows less air than the stock fan at idle. This fan is good for a small block V6 or a 4 cyl.

It worked really well in the spring months when it was install because temps were around 70 most of the time. Once the heat arrived and I used A/C it always overheated.

Through experience I have found that engine mods usually don't pay off.

Oh ya, no mpg increase.

I don't recommend the fan if you live where the temp rises above 80 and/or you use A/C.

Also, vehicles with factory elec. fans do well because they have been designed for the vehicle.