Another Elec. Fan question
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Another Elec. Fan question
I'm interested in replacing my belt driven fan with an electric unit. What salvage yard fan would be the best to look for? Would a late model Camaro unit work, and what would I need to control it?
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just about any of them would work, the object is to get the one that moves the most air (CF/M) 2 12" would work, 1 16" would work. Don't let them jam you on the price, I had a guy in a yard here try for $80 for a used fan, He actually looked surprised when I laughed in his face.
Might be worth just getting a new one, with a little digging in here you can find them for $30
Might be worth just getting a new one, with a little digging in here you can find them for $30
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I have this electric fan out of an earlier project which was an '86 305 Camaro. I wonder if it could be mounted in the current fan shroud of my Vette?
I don't have the wiring harness but perhaps I could make something up. Any opinions?
I don't have the wiring harness but perhaps I could make something up. Any opinions?
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Here is probably the simplest way to control it:
A lot of people love the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller made by SPAL. This typw of control varies fan speed with your engine coolant temp. If you use one junkyard fan you will find that you will run it full blast all the time since the junkyard fan may not cool as well as your clutch fan or some newer name brand aftermarket fans.
A lot of people love the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller made by SPAL. This typw of control varies fan speed with your engine coolant temp. If you use one junkyard fan you will find that you will run it full blast all the time since the junkyard fan may not cool as well as your clutch fan or some newer name brand aftermarket fans.
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Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
it could probly be coaxed into working. Any idea how much air it moves? Thats mostly what your looking for
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Originally Posted by Boofers
Here is probably the simplest way to control it:
A lot of people love the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller made by SPAL. This typw of control varies fan speed with your engine coolant temp. If you use one junkyard fan you will find that you will run it full blast all the time since the junkyard fan may not cool as well as your clutch fan or some newer name brand aftermarket fans.
A lot of people love the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controller made by SPAL. This typw of control varies fan speed with your engine coolant temp. If you use one junkyard fan you will find that you will run it full blast all the time since the junkyard fan may not cool as well as your clutch fan or some newer name brand aftermarket fans.
What kind of switch is that?
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Originally Posted by VETTEVIC
I have the LT1 trans-am/camaro fans. Made a frame and brackets to mount it to the stock locations. Car is in the resto phase so its not installed yet.
How did you make the bracket to mount it?