• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Engine Radiator fan combo with wiring kit 87-93

  • Thread starter Thread starter Swhitney
  • Start date Start date Mar 12, 2021
S

Swhitney

Active Member
Feb 11, 2019
184
10
28
Oregon City
Mar 12, 2021
#1
  • Mar 12, 2021
  • #1
Looking for links and or suggestions for an aluminum radiator kit that has everything ready to go for install. I'd like to keep the stock inlet hoses while keeping a 400 - 500 hp setup cool.

87-93 mustang GT
347 stroker
 
Last edited: Mar 12, 2021

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 25, 2016
27,926
10,572
203
polk county florida
Mar 12, 2021
#2
  • Mar 12, 2021
  • #2
We can only guess this is for a 86-93 mustang V8.
 
S

Swhitney

Active Member
Feb 11, 2019
184
10
28
Oregon City
Mar 12, 2021
#3
  • Mar 12, 2021
  • #3
General karthief said:
We can only guess this is for a 86-93 mustang V8.
Click to expand...
Whoops! Yes sir, 1992 Mustang.
 
E

ebone84

20+ Year Stangneter
Jun 8, 2004
125
40
39
Mar 12, 2021
#4
  • Mar 12, 2021
  • #4
LMR.......
 

2000xp8

SN Certified Technician
Aug 8, 2003
8,029
1,619
194
NJ
Mar 13, 2021
#5
  • Mar 13, 2021
  • #5
Me personally, i don't think the simplicity of a complete install kit is the most important factor.
I'd put priority on cooling capacity and reliability.
And while i'm not always the biggest electric fan swap advocate, if i did it, it would surely use some type of ford factory fan, most likely the DCC controller and a big ass radiator.
A qucik glance at lmr yielded nothing i would actually buy. Maybe the contour fan itself, but i'm guessing that is only like $50 at junkyards.
 

KRUISR

10 Year Member
Apr 16, 2015
1,817
925
143
Mar 14, 2021
#6
  • Mar 14, 2021
  • #6
What is your cooling system now?
 
S

Swhitney

Active Member
Feb 11, 2019
184
10
28
Oregon City
May 17, 2021
#7
  • May 17, 2021
  • #7
KRUISR said:
What is your cooling system now?
Click to expand...

Currently don't have one.
 

KRUISR

10 Year Member
Apr 16, 2015
1,817
925
143
May 17, 2021
#8
  • May 17, 2021
  • #8
I would go 3 core rad (old copper style is more reliable than aluminum ones - in my opinion).

Electric fans (OEM Ford units - my preference is Contour units).

Controller of your choice with temp sensor in lower rad hose or driver side of rad to pick up temperature after rad cools coolant, not in thermostat housing or intake manifold where you get engine temp reading, not coolant temp. Remember engine needs to get to temp and stay there for optimal performance and while driving the rad will sufficiently cool without fans to keep engine at operating temp.

Have the controller turn on and cycle low speed (assuming Contour fans) through a 70A relay. Hook up high speed (through another 70A relay) to a toggle switch for back up. From personal experience you will not need high speed mode but is nice as a backup. Low speed reduces load on system on fan starting (something a lot people get hung up on when they only use high speed).

Wiring of Contour fans to use both speeds is straight forward and even easier if you can get the wiring mounted to fan shroud from wreckers.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

5
Hello Everyone !
  • 5150K
  • Jul 3, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
0
Views
79
The Welcome Wagon Jul 3, 2026
5150K
5
5" inch gauges on fox body 1987-1993
  • wallyinc
  • Jul 17, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
496
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 10, 2025
Flyboy60
F
6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
888
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
B
Where to go from here on my build…
  • B0udreaux
  • Jul 14, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
188
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2026
AeroCoupe
Engine HELP - 351W Based Build Under Stock Hood
  • thinkfaster
  • Oct 17, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
13
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 31, 2025
Qtrhrse23
Q
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?