Electric Fan? Anyone done it..?

[Mat R]

I was just curious if anyone has changed out their belt driven fan from their 91-94 in favor of an electric one? Did it aid in a little bit of horsepower and allow your engine to run better..?

Oh and are the Explorer fans pushers or pullers? and which is better, I read it once in a magazine, but I have forgotten.
Thanks
Mat

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[mike91]

I tried it last summer when the weather wasn't too hot. I didn't even put the A/C on and the truck was close to overheating. I removed it quickly because I don't think it was strong enough for the truck.

I used the black magic fan - maybe a duel fan may work better; however, the black magic fan was rated for engines up to 225 hp. I couldn't have more than 185hp.

Rick tried it also and had the same results, but he does live in Arizona - hot hot hot. I tried it in 85 degree weather in New York and was not impressed.

 

[Rick]

Here is the original thread where I gave my report about the Black Magic electric fan.
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After this experience I don't reccomend the fan at all.

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[Troll]

Do not put an electric fan on because your explorer will just overheat like mine did and you will regret it.

 

[NightHawk]

Has anyone tried a dual fan setup? One pushing and one pulling? Would that move more air? How about a Flexalite fan? I hear that they can move alot of air. I am considering doing an electric fan on my '93, but only if it will keep up with the hot weather. Moab gets MIGHTY warm in the summer. Dead Link Removed

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[jason]

How hard is it to replace the fan because i want to replace mine with an aluminum one.


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91 xlt 4x4 B.F.31-10.50s sony cdx-860 sony cdx-715 changer modified jbl sub box w/8" kicker solobaric

 

[Mat R]

After what rick said in that other thread I am going to stay with my good ol' stock fan. Thanks for saving me A LOT of trouble Rick.
Mat

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1992 Ford Explorer XLT
Interested in trucks..?
Me too. Check out my web page.
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[EMStaxi]

HAS ANYONE TRIED A FLEXLITE REVERSE DRIVE FAN on a late model explorer? I am kind of interested in freeing up some hp.

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Norman B.
97 Mountaineer 5.0 V8
KKM Tru-Rev
BOSCH PLATINUM +4's
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[roadkill]

Kids, just think of this:
When your are crossing that creek, up to your door handles, your fan my short out!

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"Don't go where the road don't go." -Ringo Starr

Wil - '92 EB

 

[aldive]

Originally posted by roadkill
Kids, just think of this:
When your are crossing that creek, up to your door handles, your fan my short out!

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"Don't go where the road don't go." -Ringo Starr

Wil - '92 EB

Not mine. I just don't do driving in water.

 

[aldive]

Take a look at this install.... Dead Link Removed

 

[98svt]

i have an electric fan on my 98 that pushes at least 350hp AND i live in florida and i have never had a problem with it with or without the air condioning on....you need a good fan a thermostat control and a relay to turn in on and thats it.....i dont have a digital camera but i did take pics of it so as soon as i get them developed and figure out how to put them on here you can see how i did it....but to answer your question ...yes it can be done...good luck

 

[aldive]

What model fan did you use?

 

[98svt]

perma cool i think...

 

[PUR PONY]

I have been thinking of going with an electric fan also....

does anyone know the cfm that the stock V-8 is??

I was just looking at SPAL fams which i have heard good things about..... but If I do go with a fan it will probably be a lincoln Mark VIII fan.

thats what I am running in my mustang. This is the most widely used fan for mustang guys. The Mark VIII fans have awesome cfm ratings and can cool a 700hp street mustang with no problems.

I do have to take a few measurements on my X though to make sure it will clear my blower... its a little think.

Just wanted to mention this because I have never heard anyone on this site mention the Mark VIII fan.

 

[92exp4x4]

I have a Perma Cool fan on mine. It is the 16in version rated at 2950 CFM. It has worked well thus far, but the really hot weather has not come yet. I had another fan that was rated at maybe 1600 CFM at most. It was a POS! I got mine from Summit Raceing.