E-fans for around $100
10-11-2012, 06:55 AM
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E-fans for around $100
So some of you guys have been asking alot about the fans, well here ya go....
PARTS:
I bought 2 of these fans.....
14 Universal Pro Cool Electric Cooling Fan with Reversible Curved Blade | eBay
I was able to get a piece of galvanized metal for $20 im sure the prices will vary but shouldn't be too bad its about 1/16" thick.
Need wiring, fuses, silicone, and self tappers.
DIRECTIONS:
1. I Got the galvanized and had it cut to 29 3/4" X 21"
2. I had to use a grinder but i traced out the fans "od" and cut about a 1/4" inside of the lines to form the hole.
3.Once i got the holes cut out i sanded the galvanized then sprayed about 4-5 coats of high temp clear coat on it.
4.I then layed out the fans and use self tappers to mount them to the metal, once i floated them into place i applied high temp silicone around the whole fan "x2" to help secure and seal the fans.
5. Once the silicone dried I slipped the fans behind the radiator and used 5 self tappers to secure it to the radiator support.
6. We then hooked up the wiring, i had some issues finding the fuse to tap into so we just ran 2 toggle switches inside the cab. " made sure you add 2 fuses in the harness"
Pictures:
Fans when they came in
Fans layed out ready to trace
A look at what i came up with
Heres a picture of the fans mounted and everything cleaned up pre-silicone
Mounted in the truck
We tucked all the wires, and it looks alot cleaner with the intake and such on. if i need more pics i can take em. we did the swap along with the stall so i was in a bit of a rush. hit me up if u all have any questions.
PARTS:
I bought 2 of these fans.....
14 Universal Pro Cool Electric Cooling Fan with Reversible Curved Blade | eBay
I was able to get a piece of galvanized metal for $20 im sure the prices will vary but shouldn't be too bad its about 1/16" thick.
Need wiring, fuses, silicone, and self tappers.
DIRECTIONS:
1. I Got the galvanized and had it cut to 29 3/4" X 21"
2. I had to use a grinder but i traced out the fans "od" and cut about a 1/4" inside of the lines to form the hole.
3.Once i got the holes cut out i sanded the galvanized then sprayed about 4-5 coats of high temp clear coat on it.
4.I then layed out the fans and use self tappers to mount them to the metal, once i floated them into place i applied high temp silicone around the whole fan "x2" to help secure and seal the fans.
5. Once the silicone dried I slipped the fans behind the radiator and used 5 self tappers to secure it to the radiator support.
6. We then hooked up the wiring, i had some issues finding the fuse to tap into so we just ran 2 toggle switches inside the cab. " made sure you add 2 fuses in the harness"
Pictures:
Fans when they came in
Fans layed out ready to trace
A look at what i came up with
Heres a picture of the fans mounted and everything cleaned up pre-silicone
Mounted in the truck
We tucked all the wires, and it looks alot cleaner with the intake and such on. if i need more pics i can take em. we did the swap along with the stall so i was in a bit of a rush. hit me up if u all have any questions.
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10-11-2012, 08:57 PM
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How hot of temps have you tested these in?
Would you benefit from cutting a little more metal away from the sides and such to allow for more air flow through radiator during highway speeds?
Would you benefit from cutting a little more metal away from the sides and such to allow for more air flow through radiator during highway speeds?
10-11-2012, 09:05 PM
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I have same questions .... Although I've already been down this path and know the answer.
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10-11-2012, 10:37 PM
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im running around 192-195 water temps in 90-105 outside temps...? and ya i know im goin to be messing with the cosmetic crap soon. hard when u have a big *** mortgage haha. but it runs cooler, and looks alot better. as far as holes idk? could cut a few slits i guess but theres about 3.5 inches between it and the radiator you can feel it pulling threw the front of the truck i think it works fine?