Author Topic: electric fan???? (Read 12794 times)

stillmatick · « **on:** June 08, 2011, 04:31:39 AM »

Just order new radiator plus e36 colder temp switch and wondering what are some good electric fan I should get?

also I'm stilling using my a/c.

monty23psk · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2011, 09:55:34 AM »

Spal seems to be the best aftermarket brand but not the cheapest. I have one and it is awesome. I went with 14" to replace stock AUX fan, I still use AC and removed fan clutch. If you go with 16", even better.

stillmatick · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2011, 11:43:46 AM »

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Spal seems to be the best aftermarket brand but not the cheapest. I have one and it is awesome. I went with 14" to replace stock AUX fan, I still use AC and removed fan clutch. If you go with 16", even better.

what 14in type fan you are using?? pusher or puller/curve or flat blade??

If I do go with 16inch should I get a curve or straight puller fan?

Also do you have pictures on how to connect the spal fan??

The 14in spal fan cost the same as 16in spal fan so I probably go with 16inch.
http://www.jaycorptech.com/pc-69-14-spal-14-high-performance-curved-blade-fan.aspx
http://www.jaycorptech.com/pc-73-14-spal-16-high-performance-curved-blade-fan.aspx

monty23psk · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:21:26 PM »

If you mount it where aux fan is, then you need a pusher. If you place it between radiator and engine, you need a puller. With 16 inch you might need to do something to modify installation or make brakets. I just have mine zip tied. I believe I have the curve blades. In the end it is about how much cfm you want to push and how quiet you want it. There website was cool determining the model and then I went on ebay. The seller was from same city as manufacturer so might be same thing but got a better price. I just used factory wiring and resistor. I just spliced the wires. My profile thread has pictures of install.

e30boarder · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:42:59 PM »

im using a volvo 850 fan

stillmatick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2011, 04:24:46 PM »

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If you mount it where aux fan is, then you need a pusher. If you place it between radiator and engine, you need a puller. With 16 inch you might need to do something to modify installation or make brakets. I just have mine zip tied. I believe I have the curve blades. In the end it is about how much cfm you want to push and how quiet you want it. There website was cool determining the model and then I went on ebay. The seller was from same city as manufacturer so might be same thing but got a better price. I just used factory wiring and resistor. I just spliced the wires. My profile thread has pictures of install.

well I decide to go with spal pusher curve fan to replace the aux fan and wondering will a 16inch fit??? Or should I do what you did??14inch

do I get regular fan or slim??
this is the one I want to get
http://www.jaycorptech.com/pc-73-14-spal-16-high-performance-curved-blade-fan.aspx

monty23psk · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2011, 07:22:21 PM »

16" fits but you might have to trim something if I can remember. Nothing major as many use this size fan when they convert to m/s50. You can go regular or slim. I would have to look up which model I got.

stillmatick · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2011, 05:42:42 AM »

well i bought the 16inch pusher fan plus uni bracket mount and spal shroud.

now I need info on how hooking it to aux connection,do i just cut the old aux fan wire then tap it into the new spal fan?

monty23psk can you take a closer pictures on how to set up aux wires to spal fan please.

monty23psk · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2011, 07:05:26 AM »

I will check tonight if I have better pictures.

stillmatick · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2011, 07:16:07 AM »

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I will check tonight if I have better pictures.

thx:)

stillmatick · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2011, 01:54:09 AM »

monty23psk did you bump up the fuses for hi/lo?

monty23psk · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2011, 09:55:08 AM »

No, kept everything stock, didnt even change the fuses out. But I did change out the resistor as that went bad a few months before on the stock aux fan before the fan just died and I went with this swap. Later on, the diode in the fuse box died and I had to replaced that. Other than that, it got a new temp switch and cooling sytem was bleed.

stillmatick · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2011, 11:01:57 AM »

pics pics pics???

stillmatick · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:28:24 AM »

monty23psk,how can i test the hi and lo?? because when i push the a/c button aux turn on but never seen the high turn on before.

monty23psk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:33:37 PM »

Jumper wire with alligator clips. Go to the radiator temp swich and jump 2 of the 3 pins on the wiring plug, not the sensor. One is 12v and the other 2 or the signal for high and low. If you look closely you can get pin numbers and review the ETM.