Removing Engine Fan: replace with electrical

[longstand]

Engine Fan Replace with Electrical.. is that a good idea. is it worth doing all that job?

i think not. please educate me

 

[puckhead]

Lots of people here are doing, I plan on doing it some time as well. Takes some drag off of your engine and gives you a small boost in power among other things. Go for it!

 

[webf2010]

No dude, for gods sake don't do that. I had done the same to my car and I had to replace the whole thing. Please do not do.

 

[SunlitComet]

From a product page for a flexilite fan setup sold for our trucks:

These dual 15" Flex-a-lite fans move 5500 cfm and include Variable Speed Control (60% to 100% depending on cooling required). The shroud is made from an injection molded glass-reinforced nylon for light weight and high strength. Dyno tests showed gains of 17 HP and 20 ft/lbs torque at the wheels. These fans improve gas mileage up to 6% and provide quicker warm-up and cool down. Includes adjustable thermostat (180°-240°) and AC relay.

 

[blueflamed03]

in case you think you need each last HP, the stock clutch fan works perfectly, everytime. I have seen swaps to electrics fans not work, and leave you, well, over heated.
If you buy an aftermarket electric fans, be ready to add more electrical power, they pull some juice!

 

[AtomicHoe094]

No dude, for gods sake don't do that. I had done the same to my car and I had to replace the whole thing. Please do not do.

thats really convincing.. someone doesnt know how to install some fans?

 

[SunlitComet]

Looks nice, will be doing mine next year.

 

[99Yuk]

I think that efan installs are fine. You just have to know how the wiring works to ensure no failures. I didn't use a kit, I bought ebay 16" generic fans, and a flex-a-lite adjustable temp controller online, then did my own wiring. I used the fused 30amp AUX connector under the hood to draw power from, then I used a 30amp circuit breaker for safety. It hasn't tripped yet. I including a manual switch in the dash, and an activity indicator light. Installing the wiring took longer then removing the mechanical fan and installing the efans. If you are on the fence about doing this, then all I can say is don't worry about it. Take your time, and it will work. Even the adjustable temp controller arrived pre-tuned with a good temp range.

 

[992dr]

E-fans are worth, whoever says otherwise has not installed them.
I agree, wiring can be a little intimidating.
They also make several different kits, you can get a simple kit or get more involved with the DIYers special. I preffer spending more for the ease of installation, something about a 2 to 3 wire hook up is more appealing to me .
I'm pretty fond of this kit and it only draws 18 amps.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-180/

I like this kit to, 3 wires and youre done.
http://perma-cool.com/Catalog/Cat_page18-1.html

 

[AtomicHoe094]

that permacool kit is badass. i was going to get that one before the flexalites, but i couldn't pass up the deal i stole these things at.
normally like 550, picked em up for 200 shipped.