2.3l cooling fan questions

[waxman]

ok,i cant find a good cooling fan. does anyone know the cfm rating of the oe fan? thinking about dual fans,one for cooling,the other for a/c. want to make sure they pull enough air to work properly. thanks 88 2.3l

 

[AeroCoupe]

I’ve seen 1250 cfm to the 1500 cfm range. Not a lot of data on the 2.3 fans.

 

[waxman]

I’ve seen 1250 cfm to the 1500 cfm range. Not a lot of data on the 2.3 fans.

what fans are a good replacement?

 

[AeroCoupe]

The radiator for the 2.3L is basically the same size as the one for the 5.0 so you can run either a 90-95 3.8L Taurus fan or a 1995-2000 Contour fan. The Contour fans are super popular since they cover the entire radiator and the installation is pretty easy. Really good thread on the install and data hre:

Thread 'Contour Fans - What you need to know'

Apr 3, 2022

I am starting this thread as a compilation of bits of information I have shared in a number of different threads with the hope that compiling it will help answer most questions new members ask. Hopefully it is worth of the How-to Index. Please wait a day or so before replying as I will need multiple posts to get all pics I feel are relevant added. I will edit this opening statement when done.

What to get

I will start with what pieces can be had at the wrecker or pic-a-part. These can be found on 96-2000 Contours and Mystiques and 99-01 Cougars. Some of the later cars have a...

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I would simply use the existing fan wires to trigger a relay (will need more amperage than the stock fan) and call it a day. This is of course as long as your fan is still turning on at the right temperature and when the AC is commanded.