ALUM RAD & ELEC FAN SET-UPS

[rocket355]

Hey Folks,
I got one of those eBay Champion 3-row alum rads for my '78 Cutlass...Haven't installed it yet - hopefully it'll fit (PN C162)...I was wondering if there were any recommendations for OEM elec fan set-ups...I read somewhere that g-body folks have used the Ford Taurus & Dodge Intrepid fans...Your input is appreciated

 

[78MC-BBC]

i am running the intrepid fans and i am also using the wiring diagram below. if you need a better looking version for text let me know, i drew this up in AutoCAD so any format is easy for me.

 

[3XBrownCutty]

Intrepid fans are the best in my opinion. I'm running a fully automatic setup, no manual override switch. One thermostat for low speed, another for high speed. cant go wrong. Heres a link to a how to and schematic i used:

http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=491948&gonew=1#UNREAD

i suggest using something other than zipties for mounting though. I made an aluminum bracket for mine.

Bracket holds it snug into the top plate. Like they were made to fit.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Do you guys think the cost vs benefit is worth going electric compared to a good HD fan, thermal clutch & lower temp thermostat? Do you think you've noticed a difference in parasitic drag on the engine?

I've thought about going electric before but I just couldn't justify a need for it.

 

[kuruption109]

Intrepid fans are the best in my opinion. I'm running a fully automatic setup, no manual override switch. One thermostat for low speed, another for high speed. cant go wrong. Heres a link to a how to and schematic i used:

http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=491948&gonew=1#UNREAD

i suggest using something other than zipties for mounting though. I made an aluminum bracket for mine.

Bracket holds it snug into the top plate. Like they were made to fit.

that lower bracket i need one lol .. how much it cost u?

 

[3XBrownCutty]

couldnt have been more than $25... i had to buy a descent size length though. lowes or home depot might have shorter lengths. I think i got 1" flat stock and 1" angle, but i'm not positive on the angle