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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Car: 87 firebird did V8 swap
Engine: sbc 350
Transmission: 700r4 shift kit and stall
fan question

ok im swapping from a 2.8 to a sbc 350 can i use the mechanical fan or no cause the electric one went out
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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From: West Houston, Tx.
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt disc / 3:27
Re: fan question

Are you running serpentine setup?
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Car: 87 firebird did V8 swap
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Re: fan question

nope
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: fan question

You can use a mechanical fan if you change the shroud.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Re: fan question

I wouldn't see a.problem with it but I always say its better to have the electric fan.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Re: fan question

id run an electric fan but there expensive and i already have a mechanical flex fan and im afraid of the fan hitting the radiator
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