Electric fan??

[V8_power428@hotmail.com]

I have an 89 2.9L and in a recent 4x4 trip my fan and fan shround were totalled. now i'm not sure if i should install an electric fan or go back to the stock configuration. for the new fan clutch alone it was 125 bucks i would grab a shroud from a JY but how much is the new factory fan? and how much is the average electric fan kit with a temp sensor?
i'm looking to build it really cheap but i want at least decent reliability.

 

[mjonesjr]

I have an 89 2.9L and in a recent 4x4 trip my fan and fan shround were totalled. now i'm not sure if i should install an electric fan or go back to the stock configuration. for the new fan clutch alone it was 125 bucks i would grab a shroud from a JY but how much is the new factory fan? and how much is the average electric fan kit with a temp sensor?
i'm looking to build it really cheap but i want at least decent reliability.

With my Taurus 3.8L electric fan and the SPAL controller setup i had on my Ranger, I had about $130 in it.

 

[XLTbeater]

I measured the stock plastic fan on my '92 Ranger to be approx. 18". I found an electric Perma-Cool unit in Summit that is 18" and I will combine it with the Painless relay and thermostat kit. I am in the process of replacing my radiator as well, since it can no longer keep my 3.0L cool in 70* weather.


XLTbeater

 

[MAKG]

$125 for a fan clutch? Does that count the gold plating?

That's a factor of 3-4 too high.

You aren't buying parts at the dealer, are you?

The fan and shroud can be found at the junkyard.

 

[np24]

I've had both and still prefer the clutch fan. No extra strain on the alternator, and no helicopter noise when the damn thing turned on.

 

[spdcrazy]

i love the helicopter noise. i'll just tell the ppl that stare that its a radial engine swap.

 

[Evan]

I just bought a new fan clutch for my 4.0L Explorer. It was $20.

Then I decided to go with an electic fan after all. I paid $70 for a fan, and about $25 for the thermostat electronics.

An electric fan is not going to cool nearly as well as a mechanical, so I upgraded to a 2-core aluminum radiator.

I keep the mechanical fan onboard, in case of a failure with the electric. The only reason to run an electric fan is if you frequently run through deep mud and water.

 

[TwoWhels]

Im working on putting a 3.0 Taurus 2-speed fan in my 2.9.
Same fan as a 3.8...

But unlike everywhere I read on the web Im going to try and use the Ford IRCM/CCRM
To control it

I just made an upper hose adaptor to mount the senders ( low speed/high speed and a gauge sender along with a ground wire.

Chopped the top and bottom off the Taurus fan so it will be centered on the radiator.

Guess I should have said the sides ... but the fan gets turned 90 degrees.