Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
[Re: ryanf]
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11/28/13 12:27 AM
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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...
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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
[Re: ryanf]
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11/28/13 10:33 AM
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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. Quote:
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
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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
[Re: Exit1965]
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11/28/13 01:52 PM
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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
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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
[Re: 67coronetman]
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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.
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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
[Re: ryanf]
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11/29/13 06:26 PM
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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...
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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
[Re: Sinitro]
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11/30/13 03:35 PM
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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.
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Re: electric fan recommendations BB A-Body
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11/30/13 09:25 PM
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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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