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What aftermarket cooling fan fits?
I want to replace the stock electric fan with an aftermarket fan and an adjustable fan temperature switch. What size and or CFM should I get? Anyone have a recommendation on a fan that they are using? Will the flex-a-lite 5.0L Mustang fan kit work?
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84 SVO, Gillis valve, T3/T4 turbo, 3 inch down pipe, 3 inch exhaust, 35lb injectors, roller cam, ported and polished 86 style intake, Thunderbird IC, ported and polished big valve head, Roller Cam, 255lph fuel pump, Black Majic flex-a-lite fan and 4:10 gears. -
Any of the black-magic fans will do a decent job IMO.
Been running one for years now without any probs, although i have mine on a toggle switch....so although its a pain to keep an eye on the temp gauge...its pretty common sence....when the car has been sitting in traffic.....turn on the fan.
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I just talked to Phil at Flex a lite and he recommended the Black Magic (Part #150 Universal) fan as well. It has a built in thermostat, AC turn on input and manual switch input. Advance auto parts sells them for $189.99. Thank you for the recommendation!
84 SVO, Gillis valve, T3/T4 turbo, 3 inch down pipe, 3 inch exhaust, 35lb injectors, roller cam, ported and polished 86 style intake, Thunderbird IC, ported and polished big valve head, Roller Cam, 255lph fuel pump, Black Majic flex-a-lite fan and 4:10 gears.Comment
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I put a fan from a late model Taurus in my 86. I fabed up some brackets, used a heavy duty relay that is controlled by the wire that went to the factory fan, still controlled by the computer and a/c . You cannot go wrong with a late model factory fan. They pull way more air than any aftermarket fan.
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If you get a fan out of a V6 Taurus that has a three-wire connector on it, it is a two speed fan. These are the ones most like to use. You will NEED a relay (I think a 70 amp is needed for these things), or you will melt wires. With the relay, the fan is great.
Gene Beaird
86 2R SVO
Pearland, TexasGene Beaird,
86 2R SVO, G Stock,
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