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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans Am Convertible
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dual fan swap

is there a dual fan setup that i can rob from some other make or model car from a junkyard that will fit pretty easily?the wiring isnt a problem for me i just was wondering if anyone had done this with any success...thanks
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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You mean other than a thirdgen?

Most if not all of the TPI Z28's and T/A's had dual fans. Those would be the best ones to get.

I have one sitting in my garage going in later this month.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:03 AM
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Many of the TPI cars had dual electrics, but not all, especially in the mid-80's (I've seen a couple of TPI Z's with a single fan). At any rate, Azvolfan is correct. The duals are the way to go--and they are, of course, direct bolt-ins. Here's a link that might provide some installation options.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=317211

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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You can get a complete dual setup from Hawks.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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I put the fans from a 92 in mine, it's quite a simple swap, if you'd like to take a look, drop me a PM.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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i can get a dual fan setup off of a 4th gen firebird for $50...would they be sufficiant...and would they bolt up easily
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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I have two Camaros, my 83 Z28 and my wifes 95, the radiators are different as are the way the fans mount. The 3rd gens mount to the car and the 4th gens mount to the radiator. It will take some mods either way, but from what I hear its simpler to do a complete 4th gen swap. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Dale

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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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P.S.

I do not consider zip ties a viable option. Build it right the first time or spend more to fix it later....
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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will a fourth gen radiator work in a third gen...minor mods are nothing but a challenge to me but if a fourth gen rad will fit that will be a bonus because i need a rad now mines all gunked up inside
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:04 AM
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Checkout quadgoat's install thread.

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