What fan with your supercharger?

Chipdog · 01-21-2001, 09:53 PM

My stock fan is not keeping up since my supercharger. It runs cold as long as I am moving but as soon as I hit trafic I heat up.
I have a FMS aluminum radiator. So between my radiator and my pullie for my S/C I have just about 4 inches. What fan can I fit in there to drop the temp?

Thanks for the help

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92 GT Convertible
K&N, Hooker Headers, H-Pipe, Flow Masters, B&M Holeshot 3k converter, 4.10s, BBK 1.5 drop, 73mm Vortech Mass air, 65 FMS TB, B&M Super Cooler trans cooler, FMS Aluminum radiator

And a Small Blow Job

Chipdog · 01-23-2001, 07:57 AM

up to the top

Chipdog · 02-01-2001, 07:35 PM

Please
Someone has to have a aftermarket fan with a blower

Forcedpower · 02-01-2001, 09:59 PM

I still use my stock fan. All I have is a cheap 3 row rad from advance, and the rest of the cooling system is stock. My car is a 5 speed so I don't know the heating difference with an auto. Not really sure that just a fan will fix your problem. You may have something else wrong. I have a lot more mods than you and mine still runs cool.

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'93 LX 425rwhp/410rwtq

lupen50 · 02-02-2001, 12:18 AM

you might want to try a slimline fan..it might clear or you can put it in the front of the radiator and use it as a pusher...also you might want to change thermostats first to a 180...that might help some...good luck.

02-02-2001, 02:52 AM

Yup, you should change your thermostat to a 180* if you haven't already.

I run a 180* thermostat with the stock fan & radiator and have no cooling problems what-so-ever.I do plan however on changing to a Fluidyne aluminum radiator just to drop some weight from the front-end.

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Paxton Blown 87GT

Green92LX · 02-02-2001, 11:30 AM

It sounds like a non-fan problem to me too. Change your thermostat and go from there...

buddha · 02-02-2001, 06:07 PM

I run a brass 3 core FMS radiator. With the blower brackets and such, I ended up buying a dual Flex-lite fan. It's maybe a couple of inches thick. I believe it pulls about 2200 CFM, and I have had no problems sitting in traffic with it.

PROSVO351 · 02-02-2001, 07:05 PM

I am running same fan as buddha, Flexlite dual 12" with a Griffin radiator. Have not had any overheating problems with my combination. Hope this helps.

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88 Pro Street GT, 351 crate (385 hp), ported X heads, Novi 2000, Aftercooler, MAC 1 3/4" headers, AFM PMS/Powerpipe, #50 Holley inj., Triangle Eng cells, Paxton fuel system

LOWKEY · 02-02-2001, 09:29 PM

Sounds to me like the fan clutch is bad. Try spinning the fan, if it doesn't stop pretty soon after you let go its bad.

The stock mechanical setup will out cool any other setup. Alot of people, including myself, use electric fans for the increase in hp due to less rotational mass. If you decide to go with an electric fan don't skimp, its going to take a 3g alternator and an sn-95 or mark VIII style fan with a very high electric draw to keep a highly mod'd stang cool. I think I'm going to put my stock fan setup back on for the really hot months this summer leaving the electric for the cooler months.

Brad Anderton

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89'notch

331ci Scat Stroker, Stage II Holley heads, ported Holley Systemax Intake, 70mm Holley TB, 50lb Holley Fuel Injectors, 80mm Pro-m MAF, AFM B-3 cam, Vortech S-trim Supercharger, AFM Powerpipe, EEC-Tuner, TKO, Koni, Eibach, HPM, etc...

Beaten Daily..

http://lowkey.stangnet.com

[This message has been edited by LOWKEY (edited 02-02-2001).]

Chipdog · 02-02-2001, 09:37 PM

Well I thought it was the clutch also so I changed it out with no change. I know you saying to get a 180* thermostat now I have a 160 ( what the guy at summit told me to get. Would that hurt me that much?

02-03-2001, 03:49 AM

Quote:

I know you saying to get a 180* thermostat now I have a 160(what the guy at summit told me to get.Would it hurt me that much?

Yup,it sounds like it is.The problem with using a 160* thermostat is,it basically stays open all the time and never keeps the coolant in the radiator long enough to cool down.Using a 180* allows the radiator to pull the maximum heat out of the motor,go with a 180* and the heck with the Summit guy's advice,he prolly was thinking about his buddy's Camaro

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Paxton Blown 87GT

over 40 five oh driver · 02-03-2001, 10:39 AM

Definitelt try the 180 thermostat, and make sure the radiator is not all clogged up. I also run a Special Service fan clutch, and a flow restrictor in the inlet hose to the heater core. No problems unless I sit in Houston traffic on a hot humid day for an extended period of time...then it gets towards about 200 on the Autometer gage. Good luck...

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*92' GT, Keith Craft Racing 306 (10.25:1 CR), PRO-M 80mm MAF,65MM TB, Edelbrock U/L intake,
TFS-TW heads milled .056" (52cc chambers), CompCams XE274HR (.555/.565" lift w/1.6 rockers), A-351 adjustable roller rockers, 30# injectors,
Kirban FPR w/external pump, FRPP ceramic coated headers, Bassani X-pipe w/cats, Bassani cat back, Centerforce DF clutch/T.O. bearing...MSD 6AL w/MSD distributor, Steeda Tri axe, aluminum D/S, 3.73's, w/Factory Five U/L control arms. Lakewood 50/50 shocks. Stee

lupen50 · 02-07-2001, 11:49 PM

i have a vortech s trim and run a griffin nascar alum radiator.. i have two fans on it..one is a puller in back near engine and one a pusher on front that i control in heavy traffic..just flip the switch on and the temp comes down..also the 180 thermostat will help a lot.

good luck

01-21-2001, 09:53 PM	#1
Chipdog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Miami,Fl USA Posts: 297	What fan with your supercharger? My stock fan is not keeping up since my supercharger. It runs cold as long as I am moving but as soon as I hit trafic I heat up. I have a FMS aluminum radiator. So between my radiator and my pullie for my S/C I have just about 4 inches. What fan can I fit in there to drop the temp? Thanks for the help ------------------ 92 GT Convertible K&N, Hooker Headers, H-Pipe, Flow Masters, B&M Holeshot 3k converter, 4.10s, BBK 1.5 drop, 73mm Vortech Mass air, 65 FMS TB, B&M Super Cooler trans cooler, FMS Aluminum radiator And a Small Blow Job

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01-23-2001, 07:57 AM	#2
Chipdog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Miami,Fl USA Posts: 297	up to the top

02-01-2001, 07:35 PM	#3
Chipdog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Miami,Fl USA Posts: 297	Please Someone has to have a aftermarket fan with a blower

02-01-2001, 09:59 PM	#4
Forcedpower Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Charlottesville, Va, USA Posts: 328	I still use my stock fan. All I have is a cheap 3 row rad from advance, and the rest of the cooling system is stock. My car is a 5 speed so I don't know the heating difference with an auto. Not really sure that just a fan will fix your problem. You may have something else wrong. I have a lot more mods than you and mine still runs cool. ------------------ '93 LX 425rwhp/410rwtq

02-02-2001, 12:18 AM	#5
lupen50 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: broken arrow, ok USA Posts: 42	you might want to try a slimline fan..it might clear or you can put it in the front of the radiator and use it as a pusher...also you might want to change thermostats first to a 180...that might help some...good luck.

02-02-2001, 02:52 AM	#6
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Yup, you should change your thermostat to a 180* if you haven't already. I run a 180* thermostat with the stock fan & radiator and have no cooling problems what-so-ever.I do plan however on changing to a Fluidyne aluminum radiator just to drop some weight from the front-end. ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT

02-02-2001, 11:30 AM	#7
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	It sounds like a non-fan problem to me too. Change your thermostat and go from there...

02-02-2001, 06:07 PM	#8
buddha Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 327	I run a brass 3 core FMS radiator. With the blower brackets and such, I ended up buying a dual Flex-lite fan. It's maybe a couple of inches thick. I believe it pulls about 2200 CFM, and I have had no problems sitting in traffic with it.

02-02-2001, 07:05 PM	#9
PROSVO351 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	I am running same fan as buddha, Flexlite dual 12" with a Griffin radiator. Have not had any overheating problems with my combination. Hope this helps. ------------------ 88 Pro Street GT, 351 crate (385 hp), ported X heads, Novi 2000, Aftercooler, MAC 1 3/4" headers, AFM PMS/Powerpipe, #50 Holley inj., Triangle Eng cells, Paxton fuel system

02-02-2001, 09:29 PM	#10
LOWKEY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: greenvile, NC Posts: 161	Sounds to me like the fan clutch is bad. Try spinning the fan, if it doesn't stop pretty soon after you let go its bad. The stock mechanical setup will out cool any other setup. Alot of people, including myself, use electric fans for the increase in hp due to less rotational mass. If you decide to go with an electric fan don't skimp, its going to take a 3g alternator and an sn-95 or mark VIII style fan with a very high electric draw to keep a highly mod'd stang cool. I think I'm going to put my stock fan setup back on for the really hot months this summer leaving the electric for the cooler months. Brad Anderton ------------------ 89'notch 331ci Scat Stroker, Stage II Holley heads, ported Holley Systemax Intake, 70mm Holley TB, 50lb Holley Fuel Injectors, 80mm Pro-m MAF, AFM B-3 cam, Vortech S-trim Supercharger, AFM Powerpipe, EEC-Tuner, TKO, Koni, Eibach, HPM, etc... Beaten Daily.. http://lowkey.stangnet.com [This message has been edited by LOWKEY (edited 02-02-2001).]

02-02-2001, 09:37 PM	#11
Chipdog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Miami,Fl USA Posts: 297	Well I thought it was the clutch also so I changed it out with no change. I know you saying to get a 180* thermostat now I have a 160 ( what the guy at summit told me to get. Would that hurt me that much?

02-03-2001, 10:39 AM	#13
over 40 five oh driver Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 278	Definitelt try the 180 thermostat, and make sure the radiator is not all clogged up. I also run a Special Service fan clutch, and a flow restrictor in the inlet hose to the heater core. No problems unless I sit in Houston traffic on a hot humid day for an extended period of time...then it gets towards about 200 on the Autometer gage. Good luck... ------------------ *92' GT, Keith Craft Racing 306 (10.25:1 CR), PRO-M 80mm MAF,65MM TB, Edelbrock U/L intake, TFS-TW heads milled .056" (52cc chambers), CompCams XE274HR (.555/.565" lift w/1.6 rockers), A-351 adjustable roller rockers, 30# injectors, Kirban FPR w/external pump, FRPP ceramic coated headers, Bassani X-pipe w/cats, Bassani cat back, Centerforce DF clutch/T.O. bearing...MSD 6AL w/MSD distributor, Steeda Tri axe, aluminum D/S, 3.73's, w/Factory Five U/L control arms. Lakewood 50/50 shocks. Stee

02-07-2001, 11:49 PM	#14
lupen50 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: broken arrow, ok USA Posts: 42	i have a vortech s trim and run a griffin nascar alum radiator.. i have two fans on it..one is a puller in back near engine and one a pusher on front that i control in heavy traffic..just flip the switch on and the temp comes down..also the 180 thermostat will help a lot. good luck