Author Topic: Fan Mod Delete (Read 12591 times)

m44power · « **on:** March 23, 2007, 11:35:53 AM »

anyone have done the famous fan mod delete ? it worth in ours m42's ? gains ?

AL GReeNeRy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2007, 11:48:58 AM »

whats a fan mod delete? do you mean removing the fan clutch? if you do so without installing an aftermarket electric fan, your odds of overheating and messin up your engine are greater.. i currently have an electric fan and it works great.. way better than a fan clutch anyday

m44power · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2007, 11:51:32 AM »

yes i mean to remove the fan and his clutch and install an electric fan so your engine revs without heavy fan and clutch

sheepdog · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2007, 12:32:35 PM »

Is it worth it power-wise? Probably, on lower HP cars, a few HP can make a difference

It also leaves the engine bay much more open and clean (easier to work in). That alone is worth it in my opinion.

magnum2066 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2007, 12:53:29 PM »

I'd like to see this one through.

m44power · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2007, 03:46:41 PM »

m50 guys say the fan mod delete give aprox. 7-10hp

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2007, 03:49:50 PM »

I highly doubt the power increase is that much, I'd say 5 tops. The only thing the mod does is remove reciprocating mass... The engine will *probably* rev much faster though

Out of curiosity, are there any specific E30 kits?

m44power · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2007, 03:53:01 PM »

i agrree i think does not exist for e30's but its easy to use a e36 fan with lilttle work and some wire...

m44power · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2007, 04:04:18 PM »

http://www.understeer.com/fanclutchmod.shtml
Check this out...

zerofreez · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2007, 06:20:11 PM »

I've been driving with this mod since last July.

I noticed a little more free reving but nothing major. I also installed the 80C/88C temp sensor for the electric fan, and deleted the A/C including the condensor.

I havnt had any problems overheating even in 90 degree weather. The only time it even starts getting above stright up on the temp gauge is when I'm sitting in a drive through for a few min in very hot weather. Then when im just below 3/4 on the temp guage the high setting on the electric fan kicks on and cools it right back normal.

I like it and would do it again, but I wouldnt suggest it for anyone that wants to keep their A/C unless they want to install an extra aux fan.

sheepdog · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2007, 04:05:23 PM »

Ask Febi, he has one on his car that fits very well. Looks and works great.

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2007, 07:03:57 PM »

I did a fan delete on my car and used an 80/88 switch, but the fan doesn't come on. I ran a continuity check across the switch when the car was warm and the switch is closing and there is alot of resistance across the switch. Anyone have any suggestions?

jajou318 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:35:53 PM »

i was going to ask this question awhile back but i'm glad someone else did.

what do these fans cost normally?

Tonyb · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:42:31 PM »

I paid $69.00 for mine and I love it. My a/c worked better also, just get a high cfm fan, and it will work fine.

ak96ss · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:56:35 PM »

Just a fan, or did you get a shrouded fan?