Author Topic: electric radiator fan options (Read 5615 times)

nomad · « **on:** June 27, 2008, 12:10:45 AM »

I came across these electric fans online. Anyone think it'll last a few years?
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1025
14" fan, flows 1800cfm but is no name and seems pretty basic. $30

Better to go get a junkyard 200,000 mile electric fan etc? (worried about it crapping out)

mkodama · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2008, 01:18:26 AM »

Quote from: nomad;52106

I came across these electric fans online. Anyone think it'll last a few years?
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1025
14" fan, flows 1800cfm but is no name and seems pretty basic. $30

Better to go get a junkyard 200,000 mile electric fan etc? (worried about it crapping out)

I don't know which would crap out first, a 200,000 mile OEM fan or a $30 aftermarket fan, would be a pretty fair competition, haha.

I'm curious how that fan manages to make that much airflow though. Spal, a maker of high quality electric fans, has a 14" curved blade fan and it can only do 1720 cfm at 16.3 amps. info here

The fan you posted just has simple flat blades, isn't as deep and draws only 7 amps while creating 1800cfm? Some wizardry is at play here if that cheap fan can be so much better than an expensive fan.

nomad · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2008, 08:59:01 AM »

yeah, that's what I was thinking. There's someone on the other forums selling a use one... for more than the website sells them new. ha ha

Jimmy Lewis · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2008, 09:01:59 PM »

For something as crucial as the cooling system, I don't think I would trust a $30 fan, that doesn't appear to very efficient, to keep my coolant temps down in the hot summer. A nice "high performance" spal fan can be had for less than $100 new, is $70 really that much money when it comes to critical components to your engine (not blowing up in your face, leaving hot boiling liquid that smells like melted mike & ikes, when you open the hood after you over heated your car because your $30 piece of crap fan decided its super cool reverse switch technology wasn't uber cool anymore and refuses to go on as a total square), I don't think so, haha.

tjts1 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2008, 09:07:28 PM »

I would still trust any used OEM JY fan over aftermarket. The car makes has a huge warranty liability if the car overhears. The aftermarket really has none. They are all made in china.

nomad · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:20:12 PM »

went to the JY today and didn't see JACK! I saw the perfect volvo candidate but it had the fan pulled already. I did get a volvo front lip though, so that was cool.

Sam Cogley · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2008, 01:35:26 AM »

The fans used in Lincoln Mk VIIIs and Ford Tauruses (same motor, different shroud and blades) are impressive, but power hogs.

mkodama · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:24:11 PM »

Quote from: Jimmy Lewis;52155

For something as crucial as the cooling system, I don't think I would trust a $30 fan, that doesn't appear to very efficient, to keep my coolant temps down in the hot summer. A nice "high performance" spal fan can be had for less than $100 new, is $70 really that much money when it comes to critical components to your engine (not blowing up in your face, leaving hot boiling liquid that smells like melted mike & ikes, when you open the hood after you over heated your car because your $30 piece of crap fan decided its super cool reverse switch technology wasn't uber cool anymore and refuses to go on as a total square), I don't think so, haha.

Fans aren't THAT crucial...:rolleyes:

I mean, they only get used when you are driving below 20 mph in hot weather. I drove my 2001 E46 330i around for a few weeks(an experiment only) in the winter (50F-60F) without any fan and it didn't overheat. The needle stayed perfectly vertical once the car was warmed up. I was even able to drive in stop and go traffic without the temp gauge moving.

A properly functioning and sized radiator and a working thermostat are a much higher priority than a fan in my opinion.

nomad · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2008, 11:05:10 PM »

Sorry, I live out here in the Inland Empire.

Temps are once again kissing 98-100+ and we're just getting into it. After replacing one cyl head... ALL cooling components are important. Problem is that i can't afford a fancy SPAL.

nomad · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:47:25 PM »

so what's the concensus? Volvo 850 FTW?
Its 50% off this weekend at the 'yard so I need to find something.

tjts1 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:22:58 AM »

Try volvo 940 or 960 first. Same fan but the shroud is easier to adapt. 850 fan and shroud is second choice.

EN318isPDX · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:55:46 AM »

I've heard that the 318ti electric fan is a good option but i haven't looked into myself yet.

nomad · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:41:32 PM »

I wish the 'yard had one.
This weekend I hope to see some of those as well. I'd love to get a LSD. Preferably 4.45 or whatever it is

Sam Cogley · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:46:34 PM »

I have a Mk VIII fan in my Corvette - when I test-ran it with a set of jumper cables off of my battery, it sucked up small gravel from my driveway and threw it at me. The sucker moves serious air.

nomad · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:01:04 PM »

MK VIII = Lincoln?