I need a pusher electric fan for 28 ford with 348 and alluminum rad. What would be an ideal size I have an area of 16 inchs x 18 inchs. The car runs a bit hot in stop and go traffic gets to 210 with a 190 thrmostat. On the highway 190deg. What yo running? John
I have a 2 speed fan out of a Ford Taurus and love it. I crawl at low speeds with an SBC in my cruiser and it keeps cool. Not sure it will fit your dimensions but worth checking out sonce they are dirt cheap at the wrecking yards.
You could use a 16" diameter Spal fan with bent blades (quieter than the straight ones), for a pusher you will need to flip the prop and reverse the polarity. There are different cfm's available, get the highest one. Oh, and use a 160 thermostat.
When it comes to brakes, steering and cooling always buy the best. You won't be disappointed. First of all don't believe all the fan manufacturers BS about cfm. Get a spal 16" straight blade puller fan. Spal fans will flat out blow your hat off. Straight blades are more efficient and quieter. Thats why you don't see curved blades on aircraft. They don't use Spal's on Ferrari's for nothing.
I use a Zirgo Fan as a pusher on my sbc. Here's the web site for more info: http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/Zirgo/Products/Products_FANS.l***o I also tried a Taurus fan but it draws too much current for my tastes
I've used a 16" Spal fan both as a pusher and a primary (and only) puller with great results - they really push (or pull) the air !!! But they do need current - about 20 amps - so make sure your electrical system will handle it.
what kind of grill are you going to hide it behind . I would use puller behind radiator , & you might check out Autozone prices . And use a 160 thermostat .
Try to use a puller,it is well do***ented that puller fan is better than a pusher type.Just look at most all new cars. Cooling Components Fans are, in my opinion, the best,bar none. Spal is also top notch.
I Found A Honda Fan,16 Inch Diameter,towork With My Sbc It Was Under 3 Inches In Depth, And Barely Cleared The Bolts Holding The Old Fan Pulley.have Short Water Pump. Nothing Else Fit.it Came From A Honda Civic And Moves About 3400 Cfm. Deucemanab
I'd say that everyone is right about the straight blade puller Spals. In my opinion it's the best electric made. But in my opinion, don't use a 160 thermostat. Cylinderhead temps like to be right around 190-200 to be efficient. There is a good reason that most new cars run at or near 200 degrees. Better combustion means more power and more MPG and who can't use al the help they can get to get just a little more out of a gallon of fuel. Not to mention that lower running temps allow fuel to stay in liquid form and wash the oil from the cylinder walls causing greater wear. To give an example, if you dis***emble a straight 6 motor the front two cylinders will almost always have more wear then the rest. The coolest water out of the radiator comes into the front of the engine making the front cylinders run cooler then the rest. Just my two cents.
I think these guys are trying to tell you Spal. There's different size/depth motors for each size fan. Some make noise, and others actually move air. Stay away from the pancake motors. Not much efficiency there. PS-I'd run a cooler thermostat. The 190's got you right on the edge of hot already
Good info thanks a lot I agree that you get what ya pay for. I will make a trip to the wreckers and look at the Honda stuff. Again thanks alot John
I've got an '88 Celebrity V6 fan and built on shroud on my '30 Roadster. It should work fine for a '32. I used the swirl bladed one. Cools just fine. They also came in a straight blade.
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