Okay, I bought my 87' z28 with a blown 305 in it. I ripped the 305 out and threw it in the scrap bin. I then bought a 69' 350 to put in. I am going to use a carb. My question is can I put a normal fan on (non electric) or do I have to use an electric fan. I would prefer to use a normal fan but this is my first 3rd gen and I don't know about the fans and stuff. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

i used to have electric fan for my 2.8 but wen i swapped in my 350 i converted to the "non-electric " fan that goes on the water pump. You will get about 10-20 horsepower if you keep the electric fan i have heard. but im not sure if thats true or not. my electric fan didnt work wen i got my car anyways, so i kept it that way.:lala:

 

A mechanical fan will fit, my '82 originally had one when it was 305 CFI.

 

Will it fit under the stock hood??? (excuse my stupidity, I am new to the third gens)

 

Mechanical or Clutch fans where standard on most LG4 cars, (carbed weak 305), it will fit under a camaro hood no problem ... not sure on Firebirds

 

Use the electric fan. It's better. Cools better, uses less power. You will gain nothing by downgrading it.

 

Okay, I will use the electric, since everybody says it is better I just wanted to know if I had the option to use a clutch fan. Thanks for all the help!!!!

 

not that Im doubting you, but isn't a clutch fan better at cooling?

the LT1 I pulled from a wrecked Roadmaster had the HD Cooling package on it part of the towing package and it was a clutch style?


Im personally switching to dual fans as I am currently installing it in my 85, just wondering what's the deal thats all.