Cooling system dilemma

NixRanger · Jul 16, 2010

Hi all; Just scored one of those FlexiLite fans for my Ranger, but unable to install due to the heavy duty (thicker than normal) radiator that's in it.

So my question is ....... stay with the present radiator and forget the electric fan, or get a stock radiator and install the fan??

pillen140 · Jul 16, 2010

keep bigger radiator... heck with the fan.

strvger · Jul 16, 2010

if it's electric, put it in front of the radiator and make it a pusher fan, if it will fit.
just a thought.

LearjetMinako · Jul 16, 2010

I have already gone through this dilemma. Keep the stock cooling fan, it provides way better cooling. And with an extra large radiator, thats extra cooling capcity that can be used when towing, hualing, or just to keep the engine cool in those extra hot days.

feellnfroggy · Jul 16, 2010

If you make it a pusher fan you will have to wire it up backwards in order to spin the fan the proper direction, I believe. You dont want it pulling air out the front of the radiatior and getting a neutral effect while rolling.

crbnunit · Jul 16, 2010

The way the blades on some of the electrics are designed, they move very little air in reverse. Depends on the design though.

Mac · Jul 16, 2010

Why change fans, been having cooling problems? Maybe a good cooling system flush is all you need.
Dave

85_Ranger4x4 · Jul 16, 2010

pillen140 said:
keep bigger radiator... heck with the fan.

+1

If it isn't broken don't fix it until it is.

NixRanger · Jul 19, 2010

Haven't had any cooling system problems.

I got a deal on the e-fan from a friend, thought it might benefit my truck.

I'm gonna stay with the present setup - after all, it ain't broke !!

Thanks everyone for your ideas !!

r1hatman · Jul 19, 2010

NixRanger said:
Haven't had any cooling system problems.

I got a deal on the e-fan from a friend, thought it might benefit my truck.

I'm gonna stay with the present setup - after all, it ain't broke !!

Thanks everyone for your ideas !!

You got it! It will break soon enough without you screwing with it! LOL :icon_thumby:

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