Hooking up elec. fan, What to do about a coolant res.?

MattwantsSpeed · 10-22-2002, 12:17 PM

Like the subject says....What should I do? I have no idea. I've heard some weird ideas like water bottles n stuff, But I don't know what size or anything like that.

Matt

LX XLR8R · 10-22-2002, 01:03 PM

grab one out o 4 banger..they mount on the side

2FastLX · 10-22-2002, 01:47 PM

I just used a Jegs overflow bottle and fabricated a mount on the side of the radiator. See attached pic.

chris91LX · 10-22-2002, 02:29 PM

What kind of fan did you put in? My BM fan had a bracket for the overflow that would be easy enough to fabricate if you have room to put it in a somewhat factory location.

2FastLX · 10-23-2002, 04:49 AM

I used the biggest fan Auto Zone sells.

MattwantsSpeed · 10-23-2002, 09:28 AM

I bought the biggest one I saw at Discount Auto. 16in in diameter, CFM is 1700 and Amp Draw is 13.7. And about my own question, I actually am going to be able to use my stock over flow bottle as it kinda fits around the fan on the rad. I was going to zip tie it but a buddy of mine says he can make me up some kind of braket. Now I just have to get off my lazy ***** and wire it all up. Hey does anyone know how many CFM the stock fan moves, I'm hoping my universal is better!

Matt

drudis · 10-23-2002, 11:44 AM

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10-22-2002, 12:17 PM	#1
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Hooking up elec. fan, What to do about a coolant res.? Like the subject says....What should I do? I have no idea. I've heard some weird ideas like water bottles n stuff, But I don't know what size or anything like that. Matt __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

10-22-2002, 01:03 PM	#2
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	grab one out o 4 banger..they mount on the side __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

10-22-2002, 02:29 PM	#4
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	What kind of fan did you put in? My BM fan had a bracket for the overflow that would be easy enough to fabricate if you have room to put it in a somewhat factory location. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

10-23-2002, 04:49 AM	#5
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10-23-2002, 09:28 AM	#6
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	I bought the biggest one I saw at Discount Auto. 16in in diameter, CFM is 1700 and Amp Draw is 13.7. And about my own question, I actually am going to be able to use my stock over flow bottle as it kinda fits around the fan on the rad. I was going to zip tie it but a buddy of mine says he can make me up some kind of braket. Now I just have to get off my lazy ***** and wire it all up. Hey does anyone know how many CFM the stock fan moves, I'm hoping my universal is better! Matt __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

10-23-2002, 11:44 AM	#7
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