March Bracket set up, IS IT POSSIBLE?

hollywoodstang

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Hey Guys

I was wondering if any of you guys have march brackets on 94-95 cars, I know it will work but i am worried about the fan clearance...

Has anyone done this? I know brother's Performance did it and it looks bitchin' and clean. I think they also used the Fox set up.

How do you clear the fan? I know the Fox water pump is taller by an 1" or so...

Let me know and i will be the guinea pig, I am not a big fan of the huge 94-95 brackets, I am just gonna get it polished if the march ones don't work...But i want it to

Thanks guys

 

4Jenna

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I run just the alt march bracket. I'm no real help beyond that, let me know if i can answer any questions.

-Chris

 

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Are you using Fox water pump or 94-95 short pump? I thought you are using Elec pump for your race car...?

I am wondering if i use the fox pump and timing cover, pulley it will hit the rad fan or have clearance issue...

Any thoughts?

 

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I do run a fox cover and a fox elec wp.
I did have clearance issues with the fan.

I went with dual SPAL slim fans

 

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4Jenna

So I do gotta buy new fans, Do you have part #'s for the fans?

Thanks in advance

 

4Jenna

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I trimmed my stock fan and it fit, but I didn't like the look so I ordered the slim fans. I ran it with the stock fan for a few months.

I'll get the part # for you.

 

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YAY!

So if you trim the stock fan it will work? That's great news. Do you have any pics of this? That would help me alot.

After the AJE K-member my engine moved forward like an inch too....So i don't know if that will a problem as well. I think i need 3" clearance at least if i want to run the Fox water pump and pulley

Any thoughts?

 

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I also run an AJE k, I never did take any pics of the stock fan trimmed. It looked ugly imop and I didn't like everything being so close.
My elec water pump has a large motor on it, thats what caused the issue. If you still run a mechanical pump it may be shorter.

 

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I think the fan off a 95' Taurus 3.8 is narrower. If so, that's the fan you want, it pulls air like a Tornado. They sell for about $80 on ebay.

Kurt

 

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i have fox stuff and march brackets. i love the march brackets too.



my only complaint is that since there is no tensioner, it was kind of a pain getting the belt tension right. it still squeals a for a second when i start it, but i am afraid to tighten it too much because i have ruined 2 alternators already, probably because i had the belt too tight trying to keep it from squealing.

i also have a 410, a stock replacement fan from the dealership (via the fan recall), and an aje k-member which drops the motor 1/2-3/4". it fits on mine, so i bet it would fit on yours too, but no promises. here is a pic of my water pump clearance ... i have driven it now off and on for a couple years, probably at least 5000 miles, and no problems.

 

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That looks sweet Chris. That looks like an 80 amp alternator from a fox? How many amps does that alternator crank out?

Kurt

 

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BlackVert said:

i have fox stuff and march brackets. i love the march brackets too.



my only complaint is that since there is no tensioner, it was kind of a pain getting the belt tension right. it still squeals a for a second when i start it, but i am afraid to tighten it too much because i have ruined 2 alternators already, probably because i had the belt too tight trying to keep it from squealing.

i also have a 410, a stock replacement fan from the dealership (via the fan recall), and an aje k-member which drops the motor 1/2-3/4". it fits on mine, so i bet it would fit on yours too, but no promises. here is a pic of my water pump clearance ... i have driven it now off and on for a couple years, probably at least 5000 miles, and no problems.

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This is almost how much space i have currently with 94 95 pump, But if your worked, I might just give it a try. (Thanks 4Jenna)

I almost gave up but you guys gave me hope. if all else fails i will just keep the march set up and get a new fan or fans.(Thanks Chris for the pictures)

I will also go see the Taurus fan and measure it, if it's more then an inch narrower i will just pick up and try to make it work. (Thanks Kurt as always )

Thanks guys