Electric Fans

drtbiker · 01-17-2003, 11:13 AM

Anyone have a electric fan that they got for fairly cheap and works good? What size did you go with. How much cfm?

VeNuM · 01-17-2003, 11:24 AM

I love my Black Magic, cools nicely and only kicks on when it needs to. Only experience I've had. Cost $190 though. ~Brian

gofastmercury · 01-17-2003, 02:17 PM

I use a Ford Focus twin fan, it fits like it was made for it. I use an aftermarket fan switch I bought for 30 bucks. It works great.

stangsrule · 01-17-2003, 02:21 PM

I looked at a lot of cheaper fans cause I didn't want to spend any more than I needed to. Some of them claim pretty high CFM's too, but then they don't come with any type of shroud and I wondered how much air they would pull from the same side of the radiator instead of through it... I ended up buying the Black Magic and have been very happy!

It has a very nice shroud with a nice rubber seal clear around it, has it's own thermostatic switch and A/C relay all built in, comes with the mounting hardware which mounts it to the top and bottom of the raditor not THOUGH the core like most electrics and even come with a mounting bracket for the overflow bottle! I have had more than one friend see it and tell me they wish they had got the Black Magic instead of the cheaper one. Bottom line is it is more money but worth it is worth it. Will other electrics work? Sure, but not as nicely... Good luck with whatever you decide.

drtbiker · 01-17-2003, 02:44 PM

stang rules how much did you pay and who did u order it from?

Hozer 88GTConv · 01-17-2003, 09:20 PM

I recommend the SN95 fan...
but its $210, bare...but it works great.

stangsrule · 01-18-2003, 12:36 AM

I don't remember the exact cost but it was not far from $200 and I ordered it from Summit. I don't know if you can shop around and get it any cheaper or not... You can also buy a Black Magic that is not Mustang specific for less money but then you don't get all that other cool stuff with it, like the mounting hardware, overflow bottle bracket and I'm not sure about the switch and relay.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 01-18-2003, 04:15 AM

has anyone had problems using a black magic fan with the 75A alternator?

Chris_H · 01-18-2003, 11:20 AM

I guess I am about the only one who is going to bad mouth Black Magic. I had their electric fan on my Mustang for about 2 months, and hated everyday of it. it didn;t seem to cool that well when it was over 100* outside, or even in the 90's for that matter. I could never tell when the fan was on, unless the temp went even higher than it normally sat. I had a problem with the elctric male connectors out of the control module that you plug the wires into breaking off. Was driving down the road one day, temnp got up to like 240, so I pulled over and noticed the wire came off. Went to put it back on and the whole connector had falln off. Just things like that is why I didn;t care for the electric fan. I love my heavy duty police fan and clutch. Just my $.02.

Chris

Mustang_GT_90 · 01-18-2003, 04:49 PM

I'm running a cheepo autozone 16" electric fan that was 80 bucks and it cools fine. It will hammer a 75 amp alternator though, I"m running a G3 and it still pulls it down pretty good. I don't know the CFM.
Here is a picture of it

01-17-2003, 11:13 AM	#1
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	Electric Fans Anyone have a electric fan that they got for fairly cheap and works good? What size did you go with. How much cfm? __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

01-17-2003, 11:24 AM	#2
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	I love my Black Magic, cools nicely and only kicks on when it needs to. Only experience I've had. Cost $190 though. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

01-17-2003, 02:17 PM	#3
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	I use a Ford Focus twin fan, it fits like it was made for it. I use an aftermarket fan switch I bought for 30 bucks. It works great. __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

01-17-2003, 02:21 PM	#4
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	I looked at a lot of cheaper fans cause I didn't want to spend any more than I needed to. Some of them claim pretty high CFM's too, but then they don't come with any type of shroud and I wondered how much air they would pull from the same side of the radiator instead of through it... I ended up buying the Black Magic and have been very happy! It has a very nice shroud with a nice rubber seal clear around it, has it's own thermostatic switch and A/C relay all built in, comes with the mounting hardware which mounts it to the top and bottom of the raditor not THOUGH the core like most electrics and even come with a mounting bracket for the overflow bottle! I have had more than one friend see it and tell me they wish they had got the Black Magic instead of the cheaper one. Bottom line is it is more money but worth it is worth it. Will other electrics work? Sure, but not as nicely... Good luck with whatever you decide. __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

01-17-2003, 02:44 PM	#5
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	stang rules how much did you pay and who did u order it from? __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

01-17-2003, 09:20 PM	#6
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	SN95... I recommend the SN95 fan... but its $210, bare...but it works great. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

01-18-2003, 12:36 AM	#7
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	I don't remember the exact cost but it was not far from $200 and I ordered it from Summit. I don't know if you can shop around and get it any cheaper or not... You can also buy a Black Magic that is not Mustang specific for less money but then you don't get all that other cool stuff with it, like the mounting hardware, overflow bottle bracket and I'm not sure about the switch and relay. __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

01-18-2003, 04:15 AM	#8
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	has anyone had problems using a black magic fan with the 75A alternator? __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

01-18-2003, 11:20 AM	#9
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	I guess I am about the only one who is going to bad mouth Black Magic. I had their electric fan on my Mustang for about 2 months, and hated everyday of it. it didn;t seem to cool that well when it was over 100* outside, or even in the 90's for that matter. I could never tell when the fan was on, unless the temp went even higher than it normally sat. I had a problem with the elctric male connectors out of the control module that you plug the wires into breaking off. Was driving down the road one day, temnp got up to like 240, so I pulled over and noticed the wire came off. Went to put it back on and the whole connector had falln off. Just things like that is why I didn;t care for the electric fan. I love my heavy duty police fan and clutch. Just my $.02. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

01-18-2003, 04:49 PM	#10
Mustang_GT_90 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68	I'm running a cheepo autozone 16" electric fan that was 80 bucks and it cools fine. It will hammer a 75 amp alternator though, I"m running a G3 and it still pulls it down pretty good. I don't know the CFM. Here is a picture of it __________________ 90 Mustang, full weight, 5 speed, pulleys, 3.73 gears... 13.33@101 mph on stock motor and DOT's 12.44@112.5 on the juice. Check out our clubs website at http://www.stanggang.com

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