Electric radiator fans, who has done it.

[floridamtbiker99]

I am planning on replacing my clutch fan (that just failed), with a 16" electric fan for $65 and an adjustable theromstat for $38.

Has anyone done this.

IF so, was it easy?

What fan, themostat did you used.

A singal fan or a double.

What is the price and where did you get it?

Thank you in advance.

[CanadianBak'inSupra]

radiator fans are generally easy to hook up.
im running a ??12''?? Lexus ls400 fan on my truck.
all though i didn't buy a fancy adjustable thermostat for hook up, i used a 2 doller 2-way switch and put it in my dash. there is also the option of a 3-way switch(on/off/acc) so it turns on with your ignition.

16'' will have no problems cooling your 5mge. 2 small one's will work fine as well.

[floridamtbiker99]

What is the stock CFM of clutch fan.

Does it pull or pushes air through the radiator?

I just realized that the 16" is to big for my radiator.

I have to go to a 14" fan.

I hope this will not pose a problem?

I am exchanging my 16" for 14" with 1600 cfm

I need my car for work and college.

[CanadianBak'inSupra]

the stock fan is on the engine side of the rad. so it Pulls air through the radiator.
i am not sure of cfm of the stock fan.
whats your rad. condition? maby its time for a flush or new rad?? and how did your clutch fan fail if you don't mind me asking?

if your doubting a single fan maby check out this:
http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/sh...oducts-Catalog

ive been reading it and i already want one. the two fans pull 2500cfm.
but i don't see why 1600cfm would not suffice, IF your running a stock 5mge.

also some custom mods to keep air flowing through the rad. instead of around. would be good.

[worm611]

This is the fan setup I run, and a lot of people on yellowbullet forums run it as well. It fits my aluminum radiator fine, but not sure about the stock one.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RNB-620-104/?rtype=10

[floridamtbiker99]

I just install the 14" electric fan for $67 That was easy. The hardest part was removing the clutch fan.

I talked the parts guy I trust at the Advance auto parts, he told I can still put a 10" on my car with relays for both fans. If realy need it.

If I am not racing, one fan should work very well.

The 14" is used on some small v8's. Therefore it should work for you inline 6 cyclinder.

I still have to put the external thermostate for the fan on.

I keep the stock shroud on.

Thank you so far for your imput.

I will let you know in a couple days how well it works in the Florida heat.

[floridamtbiker99]

Where did you get the Aluminum radiator at and what is the cost.

There is another opition for me, is to put another 10 fan on my radiator. but I will lose the shroud.

I will be waiting for you comments or/and your advice.

Thank you.

I need this car running so for college.

[CanadianBak'inSupra]

i take it the new fans didnt help??
if your interested in an aluminum rad. check out the link in post#4
im going to run the griffan rad and fans for my 1uz.