Black Magic and only 225hp??

Chris_H · 03-16-2001, 06:16 PM

OK, I just got my Black Magic electric fan like 5 minutes ago and tore into the box. After reading everything I looked the box over and it says for up to 265 hp without A/C and 225 hp with A/C. Now we all know we all have more than 225hp. Is this going to affect how well this unit works, or what? I didn't know this before I bought it. Can anybody make me feel a little better about this? I really plan on doing a lot more with this car before too long, and want a good foundation for cooling, and was hoping this was the only fan I would need. Can anybody set me at ease over this?

Chris

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1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, Autometer gauges, White face gauges, blue silicone radiator hoses, Steeda Clutch Adjuster Kit.
Best times:
2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

fordgasm · 03-16-2001, 07:50 PM

All I can tell you is I have had the Black Magic fan for several years without any problems with cooling and over 300 HP.

I have run this fan with the factory radiator and water pump and also with an alum radiator and an Edelbrock water pump. With and without A/C...never a problem with cooling, but improved cooling with the alum radiator and Edelbrock pump and A/C delete.

IMHO it is a good mod, cleans up the engine compartment, frees up some HP, and good cooling.

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

gp001 · 03-16-2001, 08:41 PM

I have the smaller 475 model on my 66 (see sig). I think mine does a little less CFM than the one you got, and mine works fine.
Even with the poor air flow of my "pre-space age" Mustang.

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347, 279/284 .493/.510, TFS TW, Stealth, 750, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, Art Carr C-4, Currie 9" w/3.55, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, 4 wheel power disc
In a 66 coupe

Chris_H · 03-17-2001, 02:06 PM

Ok great, thanx guys. I was a little worried there for a minute when I read that on the box. Hopefully I can get that put in this week sometime. I appreciate the replies.

Chris

Mach 1 · 03-17-2001, 10:53 PM

The fan (black magic) cools no better than the stock fan, but it has advantages being electric. If you have any cooling problems after the fan install, i would recommend a high flow 180 thermostat, fluidyne aluminum radiator, and a stewart water pump.

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

03-16-2001, 06:16 PM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Black Magic and only 225hp?? OK, I just got my Black Magic electric fan like 5 minutes ago and tore into the box. After reading everything I looked the box over and it says for up to 265 hp without A/C and 225 hp with A/C. Now we all know we all have more than 225hp. Is this going to affect how well this unit works, or what? I didn't know this before I bought it. Can anybody make me feel a little better about this? I really plan on doing a lot more with this car before too long, and want a good foundation for cooling, and was hoping this was the only fan I would need. Can anybody set me at ease over this? Chris ------------------ 1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, Autometer gauges, White face gauges, blue silicone radiator hoses, Steeda Clutch Adjuster Kit. Best times: 2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

03-16-2001, 07:50 PM	#2
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	All I can tell you is I have had the Black Magic fan for several years without any problems with cooling and over 300 HP. I have run this fan with the factory radiator and water pump and also with an alum radiator and an Edelbrock water pump. With and without A/C...never a problem with cooling, but improved cooling with the alum radiator and Edelbrock pump and A/C delete. IMHO it is a good mod, cleans up the engine compartment, frees up some HP, and good cooling. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

03-16-2001, 08:41 PM	#3
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	I have the smaller 475 model on my 66 (see sig). I think mine does a little less CFM than the one you got, and mine works fine. Even with the poor air flow of my "pre-space age" Mustang. ------------------ 347, 279/284 .493/.510, TFS TW, Stealth, 750, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, Art Carr C-4, Currie 9" w/3.55, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, 4 wheel power disc In a 66 coupe

03-17-2001, 02:06 PM	#4
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Ok great, thanx guys. I was a little worried there for a minute when I read that on the box. Hopefully I can get that put in this week sometime. I appreciate the replies. Chris

03-17-2001, 10:53 PM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	The fan (black magic) cools no better than the stock fan, but it has advantages being electric. If you have any cooling problems after the fan install, i would recommend a high flow 180 thermostat, fluidyne aluminum radiator, and a stewart water pump. ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT