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electric fan recommendations BB A-Body #1540815
11/27/13 10:18 PM 11/27/13 10:18 PM
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Hello, putting together my 70 swinger with a 383 BB and the mechanical fan is a little to close for comfort with my 26" Champion radiator. What electric fan would you recommend for a street driven BB? I had a HHR fan laying around and thats just a little to thick.

Thanks
Ryan
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: ryanf] #1540816
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the HHR fan is one of the main ones.

mercedes fans might be too thick as well.

the t-bird fans are supposed to be good as well.

the 89 maxima is one I used for a long time.
it is a 2 fan setup with a gap in the middle for the water pump to sit in.

it needed flaps cut in the housing to let air pass when you are on the freeway if the fans were on, but it did work well.
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Andrewh] #1540817
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The HHR fan will work if you move the radiator forward and trim the back off. That being said, I decided against that, so I'm going to try the Derale 16217 17" High Output Radiator Fan. It's a 2 speed unit and should be here in a couple of days, so I'll see how it pulls. My plan is to use the HHR shroud. HTH, Steve
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: ryanf] #1540818
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Consider a short shaft clutch fan..
The OE Mopar cooling system is overdesigned and kools well..
Installing an electric fan puts significant strain on the electrcal system/wiring..
As they can draw up to 35 Amps...

Just my $0.05...

Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: ryanf] #1540819
11/28/13 02:27 AM 11/28/13 02:27 AM
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I know you're asking about electric.. but, another vote for a short clutch. I'm using a Jaguar fan clutch and factory blades.

On the front of my radiator, I installed 2 ~8" SPAL pusher fans.. they sit roughly behind the bumper. They do the job when the temp starts to creep up on hot days in traffic (67 Dart w/440).

If you find a powerful electric fan that will fit in there without moving radiators and engines around, please let us know what it is..
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: ryanf] #1540820
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I run a clutch fan best cooling move i ever did plus mine is the short snout clutch fan & its for a jaguar it made the clearance i needed.






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Hello, putting together my 70 swinger with a 383 BB and the mechanical fan is a little to close for comfort with my 26" Champion radiator. What electric fan would you recommend for a street driven BB? I had a HHR fan laying around and thats just a little to thick.

Thanks
Ryan


Old car are me......
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Exit1965] #1540821
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I know you're asking about electric.. but, another vote for a short clutch. I'm using a Jaguar fan clutch and factory blades....

Any part # or reference- i.e. year/model/engine? Thanks, Steve
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Skeptic] #1540822
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Yes sir i will get the info i have in my garage in my files tomorrow and post it with the part #





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I know you're asking about electric.. but, another vote for a short clutch. I'm using a Jaguar fan clutch and factory blades....

Any part # or reference- i.e. year/model/engine? Thanks, Steve


Old car are me......
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: 67coronetman] #1540823
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About 2 1/4" thick at the water pump snout. I use it's little brother, for the same clearance reasons, on my magnum small block w/ 22" champion rad. Check the attachment for dimensions. -pauly

http://www.the-fan-man.com/shop/size-dua...bdc28ca72e55ffe

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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Skeptic] #1540824
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Ok this is the Hayden clutch fan # 2765 i used on my 1966 plymouth satellite with a 440 motor & the fan i used is a Hayden part # 3618 i have never had any overheating issue since i changed it period.

I hope this will help it did for me & i tried electric fans & flex fans and more & i finally toke advise from a good friend and he was right i was wrong.







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I know you're asking about electric.. but, another vote for a short clutch. I'm using a Jaguar fan clutch and factory blades....

Any part # or reference- i.e. year/model/engine? Thanks, Steve


Old car are me......
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: 67coronetman] #1540825
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i had the Hayden clutch fan # 2765 installed and it was really close to the radiator less that 1/2 an inch. so i started thinking what else i could use and i had the HHR fan laying around. The Electrical system has been upgrade to the American Autowire Highway 22 kit.

Ryan
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: ryanf] #1540826
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Well whatever works i say use it... In my case the factory one the snout was to long and the hayden was the shortest one i could find and its just at 2 1/2 inches long i have never been a fan of electric fans thats just me if it works for you our other i say use it and some it won't.....




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i had the Hayden clutch fan # 2765 installed and it was really close to the radiator less that 1/2 an inch. so i started thinking what else i could use and i had the HHR fan laying around. The Electrical system has been upgrade to the American Autowire Highway 22 kit.

Ryan


Old car are me......
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: 67coronetman] #1540827
11/29/13 12:50 AM 11/29/13 12:50 AM
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Ok this is the Hayden clutch fan # 2765 i used on my 1966 plymouth satellite with a 440 motor & the fan i used is a Hayden part # 3618 i have never had any overheating issue since i changed it period.

I hope this will help it did for me & i tried electric fans & flex fans and more & i finally took advice from a good friend and he was right i was wrong.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if the electric doesn't cut it.

Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Skeptic] #1540828
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You may have a great setup for a electric and it may work awesome it just never worked for me but that is in my setup so if it works for you i say keep it.!

Have a great night..




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Ok this is the Hayden clutch fan # 2765 i used on my 1966 plymouth satellite with a 440 motor & the fan i used is a Hayden part # 3618 i have never had any overheating issue since i changed it period.

I hope this will help it did for me & i tried electric fans & flex fans and more & i finally took advice from a good friend and he was right i was wrong.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if the electric doesn't cut it.


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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: 67coronetman] #1540829
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This is an old picture but these have worked great for about 8 years. I don't remember the model number though.

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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: 67coronetman] #1540830
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I haven't gotten it yet, so it remains to be seen how it will work, the car is going to have 'glass hood cut open for the tunnel ram.

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Radiator->WP clearance, measures 2-7/8"

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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: ryanf] #1540832
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The clearance problem is caused by the thicker aftermarket radiator...
Our preference is use the Mopar OE tanks and install a new Modine core.. Now one gets better cooling but everything bolts rite in. In our 500 HP RoadRunner we run the OE radiator and in hot SoCal weather, it seldom gets above 185 degrees..

Just my $0.05...

Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Sinitro] #1540833
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Quote:

The clearance problem is caused by the thicker aftermarket radiator...
Our preference is use the Mopar OE tanks and install a new Modine core.. Now one gets better cooling but everything bolts rite in. In our 500 HP RoadRunner we run the OE radiator and in hot SoCal weather, it seldom gets above 185 degrees..

Just my $0.05...

Apples/Oranges- You have a more roomy B body than my A.
I'd rather have a crossflow radiator and this is the biggest unit that will fit, the core fills the opening and the tanks go to the frame rails.
Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body [Re: Skeptic] #1540834
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Quote:

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The clearance problem is caused by the thicker aftermarket radiator...
Our preference is use the Mopar OE tanks and install a new Modine core.. Now one gets better cooling but everything bolts rite in. In our 500 HP RoadRunner we run the OE radiator and in hot SoCal weather, it seldom gets above 185 degrees..

Just my $0.05...

Apples/Oranges- You have a more roomy B body than my A.
I'd rather have a crossflow radiator and this is the biggest unit that will fit, the core fills the opening and the tanks go to the frame rails.



Hmmm..
A good friend in his Hemi Dart is running the same Mopar OE radiator, and has no clearance issues...

Just my $0.05...

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