Installed taurus fan..works great!!

[82 GT]

Originally posted by stang_racer20
What year Taurus' have those fans? How hard is to to hook up without instructions?

Any late 80's or early 90's fan from a 3.8L taurus will work. You will need a 75 amp relay because it draws a lot of current at start up. They also recommend a 3G alternator upgrade.
Here is a link that shows you what you need and how to wire it up. http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...an/index.shtml

You don't need the adjustable fan controller if you don't want one.
Just wire a switch between terminal 86 and power.
I got my fan from a '94 taurus at the junkyard for $25
You only need to wire high speed.
The relay was about $30(shipping included) and I ordered that from www.bpg-inc.com
Don't bother with the local parts stores for one because they give you a blank look when you ask about a 75amp relay and don't understand why you would even need one that size.
The hardest part(for me) was fabricating the brackets to hold the fan. I had to get a buddy to do it for me because I'm not good at "making parts".
Also, if you have a 3 or 4 core radiator like I do, you will have to trim some of the shroud off the fan to get the clearance you need between the water pump and radiator. You only need about 1/2 clearance though.
It's a fairly simple job.


WHITE GT , I don't have the means to post any pics of my installation.(no digital camera)