aux. fan cooling ???`s
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aux. fan cooling ???`s
i want to set up an auxiliary fan in front of the radiator , so i picked up an 84 corvette electric fan . whats the easiest way to set this up ? also i have a 4core radiator , how do i connect the fan to it ? would i be better off getting a fan from summit or jegs ? the biggest debate i have is do i want to hook it to a temp. gauge to go on & off automatically or set it up with a switch ( i want it to be easy enough for a novice to do / i dont mind hitting the switch to turn it on and off ). last but not least if i place this fan on the front and at some point place another one on the other side of the readiator ; would i still need the fan connected to the engine ?
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Re: aux. fan cooling ???`s (kingdavidrules)
1. I don't think clearance with hood open will permit a fan in front of your Radiator.
2. The 84 fans will require removal of the C3 mech fan and shroud.
3. The 84 fans will require a wiring harness with relays and sensors.
4. Consider the 80-82 aux fan setup. It has a 16" fan inside the OE shroud in front of the mech fan. I think it is wired in to come on with the AC. This would be simpler than the 84 fans.
2. The 84 fans will require removal of the C3 mech fan and shroud.
3. The 84 fans will require a wiring harness with relays and sensors.
4. Consider the 80-82 aux fan setup. It has a 16" fan inside the OE shroud in front of the mech fan. I think it is wired in to come on with the AC. This would be simpler than the 84 fans.
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Re: aux. fan cooling ???`s (kingdavidrules)
I added an AUX fan to my '69. It's the electric fan out of a GM mid 90's N-car (Grand Am, Skylark, Achieva). It has 2 tabs on the bottom that I fit into holes I cut into the bottom of my rad shroud. At the top I fashioned a bracket that fits to the center bracket on my radiator support. It fits and works quite well.
Electric is a matter of a relay and a switch. You can find a temperature controlled switch with a manual override what has a little tube thing that goes inside the upper rad hose. Not a big deal to work out at all.
Good luck!
Dave
Electric is a matter of a relay and a switch. You can find a temperature controlled switch with a manual override what has a little tube thing that goes inside the upper rad hose. Not a big deal to work out at all.
Good luck!
Dave
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Re: aux. fan cooling ???`s (ddecart)
i was lucky enough to finally get my hands on a 1980 electric fan . the only problem is that its not like im taking one out to put one in , there isnt one connected so i dont know which wires belong to it . i have to rewire the whole thing. im not an electrician but id rather do it myself . this is the only link i could find , look correct ? http://iotech.no/corvette/ under technical ; elec. fan installation
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