Electric fan options

golf4283 · Oct 17, 2008

So I'm looking at all the different electric fans out there and have done a few searches but am still unsure as to where to start.

I have a 302 with a serpentine setup.
I have not purchased an alternator yet so I can match an alternator with the fan.
I have a summit radiator. 22" wide and 19" tall
I am looking at different options and I realize I will need it thermostat controlled but am seeing there are different temperatures and options. I don't wanna break the bank here so am looking more at universal applications than specific.

Any light someone could shed on this topic would be great.

Are there any junkyard solutions that would be a direct bolt in as well?

Tubo(2-bo) · Oct 17, 2008

The recognised best donors are from a Lincoln Mk.VIII or a 3.8 Taurus(3.0 not the same)
http://forums.stangnet.com/661502-taurus-fan-install-process.html
Check around there are several installs.

golf4283 · Oct 17, 2008

what do you think of this combo that was made for the radiator I purchased?

Summit SUM-381006 - Summit® Aluminum Shroud and Fan Combos - summitracing.com

Tubo(2-bo) · Oct 17, 2008

Looks like a nice kit. Prolly do very well.
I already have one of each Mk. VIII & 3.8 Taurus fans. A local shop has quoted $75 for making a shroud for my 19x24 Northern Radiator. It wont be a polished as the Summit version seems to be
Depends on wheather you want to buy a bolt on , or DIY.

golf4283 · Oct 17, 2008

I went ahead and purchased the kit with a painless relay and temp sensor. It is set to turn the fan on at 185 degrees. Is this correct?

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=PRF-30103

Tubo(2-bo) · Oct 17, 2008

Sounds like your on the right track, LUK.
The MK.VIII & 3.8 fans are two spdde, and I'll be setting my on-off temps at 200 & 185. EFI likes th high temp & doesnt get the engine temp too low.(not good)

iskwezm · Oct 17, 2008

golf4283 said:
what do you think of this combo that was made for the radiator I purchased?

The CFM for that fan is kinda low. The Taurus fan puts out double that cfm if not more.

Sicarius428 · Oct 17, 2008

Stay away from the black magic... in the 5.0 forums they are deemed the black tragic. The Taurus 3.8 fan with a dc controler would be ideal. As for an alt, Go with a 3g setup.
Kevin

Tim65GT · Oct 17, 2008

You should be good with that setup. If you have AC, a Taurus fan is the way to go.

My Setup:
Taurus fan on Aluminum radiator:

Adjustable fan control:

It only has a 16Amp capacity, so it requires a HD relay.

3G Alternator

mustangman1974 · Oct 18, 2008

Whats the depth of the taurus fan. I have looked everywhere and could not find any information on it.

iskwezm · Oct 19, 2008

mustangman1974 said:
Whats the depth of the taurus fan. I have looked everywhere and could not find any information on it.

The fan has two speeds and measures about 22-7/8" wide X 18-7/8" tall X 4-7/8 deep

68dustin · Oct 20, 2008

go with the ford taurs fan... i got one out of the junk yard for 35 bucks...best money i have ever spent. i have bought a couple different types of aftermarket fans and they havent even came close to the tarus fan. my car now runs a the temp i want from 140-210. just to mess around with it i turned the adjustable thermo all the way down on a 105 degree day and my car wouldnt get over 150 at stop lights. it was a tight fit, but i also bought a huge aftermarket radiator.

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