Stock electric fan shroud question
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Stock electric fan shroud question
On both of my trans ams 87 and 89 neither have a shroud that encloses the entire radiator.... is this the way they came from the factory? My engine builder wants the entire rad enclosed to get the most out of my cooling.
What is a good after marker electric fan setup that will achieve this using a stock radiator?
What is a good after marker electric fan setup that will achieve this using a stock radiator?
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
i will never understand why people think that it's a good idea to totally enclose the radiator when using an electric fan... unless you put trap door flappers in there that open up when you are going down the road, you are essentially rendering the whole part of the radiator that isn't covered by the fan pointless..
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
I have to disagree with Nova on that. GM vehicles now are totally enclosed now. At least the 98 -02 f bodys and all th trucks from 05 on. Dual fans completely shrouded.
Sidethumper I put the 98-02 dual fans in my 92 camaro and with little modding they fit very very wel. I am happy really happy with them. If your car has dual fans alread, these will even accept your original wiring no modding or wiring required.
I would tell you to look on ebay for a set.
Good luck!
Sidethumper I put the 98-02 dual fans in my 92 camaro and with little modding they fit very very wel. I am happy really happy with them. If your car has dual fans alread, these will even accept your original wiring no modding or wiring required.
I would tell you to look on ebay for a set.
Good luck!
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
Thanks guys... I have a single fan right now... I'm in the process of making a shroud for each side using my sheet metal skills. The passenger side turned out pretty good. Maybe I will post a pic.
My engine builder wants it covered. What he wants he gets lol.
My engine builder wants it covered. What he wants he gets lol.
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
I have to disagree with Nova on that. GM vehicles now are totally enclosed now. At least the 98 -02 f bodys and all th trucks from 05 on. Dual fans completely shrouded.
Sidethumper I put the 98-02 dual fans in my 92 camaro and with little modding they fit very very wel. I am happy really happy with them. If your car has dual fans alread, these will even accept your original wiring no modding or wiring required.
I would tell you to look on ebay for a set.
Good luck!
Sidethumper I put the 98-02 dual fans in my 92 camaro and with little modding they fit very very wel. I am happy really happy with them. If your car has dual fans alread, these will even accept your original wiring no modding or wiring required.
I would tell you to look on ebay for a set.
Good luck!
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
Attachment 264312Here's a few I built with single fans that are tapered to direct air towards the fan circle. Just taper the shroud sides to the center, the top and bottom can be flat as your fan is about the same height as your radiator.
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On a sidenote, Topradman, you got some mad rad skills man wow! Definitely the go to guy for rads and fabricating. Great work, wish you lived closer as I could use your expertise.
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
This is what I found, back when I was trying to overcome my nasty overheating problems many years ago. Cover as much of the core area with fans as you can, then run a full shroud that tapers toward the fans so that all of the core area is contributing to cooling. Made all the difference for me.
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
That sure is some nice rad skills you have Topradman. What are you charging to do a radiator/fan setup for my 87? I really like that duel setup in the middle pick above. I want to get a better setup with an all aluminum and nice duel fan. But until funds allow the stocker is going to have to do.
In the meantime here is that pic of mine with the sheetmetal covering both openings, closing the openings defiantly cools faster and better then leaving it open.
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In the meantime here is that pic of mine with the sheetmetal covering both openings, closing the openings defiantly cools faster and better then leaving it open.
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Thanks man, this is what I do! Been at it since '81 so hopefully have learned a few things.
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Re: Stock electric fan shroud question
That sure is some nice rad skills you have Topradman. What are you charging to do a radiator/fan setup for my 87? I really like that duel setup in the middle pick above. I want to get a better setup with an all aluminum and nice duel fan. But until funds allow the stocker is going to have to do.
In the meantime here is that pic of mine with the sheetmetal covering both openings, closing the openings defiantly cools faster and better then leaving it open.
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In the meantime here is that pic of mine with the sheetmetal covering both openings, closing the openings defiantly cools faster and better then leaving it open.
[
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