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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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Changing Stock Electric fan

I have a 91 305 tbi and want to change from my stock electric fan to a higher cfm 16" electric fan. Can I just cut the two factory fan motor wires and connect the new fan wires to it using the same factory relay? I'm getting a "Perma Cool" 16" electric fan that flows 2950 cfm of air and draws 9.5 amps.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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Is that fan going to bolt right on without any modifications other than the wiring? Will that fan in there? IT sounds a little big. The reason I am asking is because I too have a 91 RS with the single fan. If you don't encounter any problems with this setup, then I might also look into changing my fan.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 05:18 AM
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I did a search on "Perma Cool Fans" and found that their claims and quality were lacking to say the least.

Your better off getting stock IROC dual fans for around $150 used complete kit.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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Thanks John Millican, I'll see if I can find that fan setup around my area. I almost ordered the Perma Cool fan this morning. Also, can I use my Single Fans Relay for the Dual Fan setup? Or do I have to change to a stronger Relay for the Dual Fan setup?

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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 09:54 AM
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i am not sure
but i think you need another relay
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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http://www.metzlerracing.com/dualfans.htm

in case you didnt see it below. i got one of those parts for sale
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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I have perma-cool fans on my car and they seem to work well. They do flow alot more CFM than the old ones exept when you use them as a pusher. They say somthing like only 80% efficiency as a pusher but it seems more like 60% to me. The relay switch I got from them was pretty cool you can connect two fans to the one relay wich would probably work good for you.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 11:56 AM
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I took these pictures when it was raining.
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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After much research, I ordered the Perma Cool 16" electric fan. I'll post pictures after I install it.
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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yeah please post pictures and results
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