So.....started installing my Vortech today and came across my first snag. Running a stock radiator, with a Taurus electric fan and just as I feared, the lower pulley makes contact with the fan motor. There really isn't any room to move the fan in any direction, so I guess the Taurus fan is getting the boot.
My Vortech kit is one of the HO models that came with the one piece, 8-rib crank pulley.....but I've also got a 1-piece, 10-rib lower, brand new in the box that the previous owner bought and never installed that I'm thinking of running as an alternative. Should allow me to use a 2.95" pulley without having to run it banjo string tight.
Did a couple of quick searches and it looks like a dual fan set up is going to be needed. I was thinking of running the Contour dual fans, in place of the Taurus fan, as I've got them on my F150 and they have no issues what so ever cooling the 5.4L.....but I'd also come across a couple of posts where people have used Dodge Ramcharger dual fans as well.
I'd like to stick with an OEM style fan if I could. I've never been a fan of some of the "cheap" looking after market units and quick frankly, I'm not wanting to drop $500+ on a fan.
So what are you blower guys using? Pics would be appreciated
My Vortech kit is one of the HO models that came with the one piece, 8-rib crank pulley.....but I've also got a 1-piece, 10-rib lower, brand new in the box that the previous owner bought and never installed that I'm thinking of running as an alternative. Should allow me to use a 2.95" pulley without having to run it banjo string tight.
Did a couple of quick searches and it looks like a dual fan set up is going to be needed. I was thinking of running the Contour dual fans, in place of the Taurus fan, as I've got them on my F150 and they have no issues what so ever cooling the 5.4L.....but I'd also come across a couple of posts where people have used Dodge Ramcharger dual fans as well.
I'd like to stick with an OEM style fan if I could. I've never been a fan of some of the "cheap" looking after market units and quick frankly, I'm not wanting to drop $500+ on a fan.
So what are you blower guys using? Pics would be appreciated