new or junkyard electric fan

These Ford fans should be wired up using at least 10ga wire and the proper rated circuit breaker,relay,and switch.They pull some good amps on start up and will fail if wired up with a weak circuit.They are dependable to run if ran correctly.Mine will hold a **l size t-shirt to the front of the radiator on low speed.It keeps a 500hp 489 bbc cool constantly,something that my initial mechanical fan with shroud could never do for my application.I hope RETIREDBLUE is getting the help that he came here for.It doesn't sound like hes worried about following traditional rules,but rather getting the best cooling fan for his deal.I can only imagine the guys building cars back in the day were after the best parts available at the time,not resorting back to previous technology to get it done.

 

1957

http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?***le=Ala_Kart

"The suspension system is all made up of 4 coil springs with adjustable air bags."

And I don't just complain loud and talk ****, I research history:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455990&highlight=electric
Apparently it just wasn't the thing back then. Sorry for keeping with the spirit of this board-
"The HAMB is dedicated to spreading the gospel of traditional hot rods and kustoms to hoodlums world wide. That’s right – TRADITIONAL."

Read this:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44274

 

Richard D how can you talk "Traditional" when all you drive is a '65 Low Rider? How come your not keeping with the spirit of this site? The original post asked about junk yard electric fans and you BS about cutting firewalls, moving engines and transmissions back to install a mechanical fan which is something you've never done.

 

Yeah but "the airbags are not visible" - kinda like an electric fan when you have the hood closed....

 

Ok...it has been my expierience that a good mechanical clutch fan with proper shroud is THE BEST! Never had overheating with a factory setup. However that being said we are not restorers and we are talking rods and customs. So usually we are dealing with mismatched engines, cars, and parts. Me im running a taurus electric fan because of space. But I PREFER an engine driven fan anyday.

So to answer your question...I believe the junkyard fans are superior to aftermarket due to the fact they are engineered. Seems to me OEM is always better.

Just to let you know those Taurus and Lincoln fans are cheap and outflow any aftermarket fan on the market...just remember they are power hogs.

 

I've purchased a nice 2700cfm fan from KMJ Performance. They seem to be great quality at close to junkyard prices at $27.
http://www.kmjent.com/cart/product.php?productid=430&cat=0&page=1

 

How can I put a Toyota engine in my Transmarobird?

 

You have to cut the firewall.

 

And move the engine back. But thats only on a traditional hotrod not a low rider.

 

there are some touchy fellers here boy, I don't know what this Falcon is, except therapy for a life of stress and hard times. I am glad that I am still able to be here and share my project with you and thankful for the information and, yes even the occasional smart *** remark. Evert day is gravy this side of the gr***. Thats all I got to say about that, and BTW I didn't even get to the stinking junkyard it was such a nice day

 

I dont see what the problem is. You are building a Falcon W/302, it should all work just like it came straight from FoMoCo. Dont make this any harder than you have to.

 

hahahaha I KNOW just trying to be a nuisance

 

I would go for a new fan!

 

The HAMBs answer to the Nissan powered Mustang in Tokyo Drift? A 2JZ powered F-body? Cl*** project!!!

To reiterate Slorolnlow, you do need to run a dedicated circuit with at least 10ga wire and relay rated to handle the load. With add on things such as a fan and/or an airbag compressor, etc. (or just in between your battery and the rest of the car) check out the maxi fuse holders the audio shops have.

 

This thread is tooooo funny to let die!