Thumper Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Yes, I am going to try to make it to SEZ again! Maybe this time ill turn the heat off in my car to make the ride more bearable! Well here's hoping you make it to DNI (formely known as SEZ). I liked seeing your car last year and would like to see it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I put the fans in at the beginning of last summer and they've been fine. The main problem with the way mine are mounted is that when the car is stationary, the air only flows over the fines directly in front of the fans. A shroud could significantly improve that. But that kind of metal fabrication is beyond my skills and tools. Please post pictures of yours. Well I was thinking I'd just find a shop with a metal break to do it. All i had in mind was something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Summit-381106-Fan-Shroud-Aluminum-Natural-14-in-Diamet_W0QQitemZ320186518391QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320186518391 but with openings for the 2 fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Another idea I had in mind was to run 2 controllers (once I have a couple more bucks to spend). I each one would be set to go on at different temps, so that at both fans aren't always running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Another idea I had in mind was to run 2 controllers (once I have a couple more bucks to spend). I each one would be set to go on at different temps, so that at both fans aren't always running.I understand the theory here (similar to the 2 speeds on the Taurus fan), but I think you'll find it overkill with these ebay fans. From inside the car I don't hear them, even at idle, and outside they're barely audible as well. I'd suggest you start with both of them running together and see if you really need to add the extra cost and complexity of 2 controllers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well I just talked to a local speed shop and they have Proform 12" fans for 60$ each, which I imagine wouldn't be that much more than the 15$ ebay fan after shipping and duty. Anyone have any experience with Proform products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Last summer I spent a lot of time looking at every "brand" I could find and concluded that most brands were really the same fan underneath the labels. From the picture on their website I can't tell if the proform is the same as the ebay fan, but my suspicion is that they are from the same manufacturer. Look at the back of the motors. I did notice that the proform has straight blades vs. "S" blades for the ebay fan. I had a set of 10" straight blades previously and they were louder than the 12" S blades. The 10" wasn't too loud, but you couldn't miss it when it was on, so if you're concerned about the noise, you might want to stay with S blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Last summer I spent a lot of time looking at every "brand" I could find and concluded that most brands were really the same fan underneath the labels. From the picture on their website I can't tell if the proform is the same as the ebay fan, but my suspicion is that they are from the same manufacturer. Look at the back of the motors. I did notice that the proform has straight blades vs. "S" blades for the ebay fan. I had a set of 10" straight blades previously and they were louder than the 12" S blades. The 10" wasn't too loud, but you couldn't miss it when it was on, so if you're concerned about the noise, you might want to stay with S blades. The noise just tells me its workin:burnout:I think its worth the piece of mind spending a few extra dollars and buying local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveosupremeo Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 i definitely recommend the $20 thermostat turn on switch from o'reilly auto parts to go with the fan. i have a stock 280zx rad in my 77 and with a 14" fan they work great. one day i'll put a shiny aluminum one in there but thats later. gotta get this turbo set up in time for DNI!!!! almost done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Another fan that was recommended by a friend: Ford Windstar fans. He has one in his 1970 chevelle, and apparently there pretty popular in th chevelle world. Wouldn't work for me though because the shroud would interfere with the charge pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Zmanco, thank you for the information!!! i need to upgrade my badly under-cooled Z and this thread came along just in time. I'm going to order 2 of those fans from the seller mentioned in the thread and (if you don't mind) try and replicate your install method and include a shroud. I actually have the same rad you do. sorry m1g i don't mean to threadjack. actually i owe you one too for posting this thread in the first place thanks all, I'll try and post up pics when done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Zmanco, thank you for the information!!! i need to upgrade my badly under-cooled Z and this thread came along just in time. I'm going to order 2 of those fans from the seller mentioned in the thread and (if you don't mind) try and replicate your install method and include a shroud. I actually have the same rad you do. sorry m1g i don't mean to threadjack. actually i owe you one too for posting this thread in the first place thanks all, I'll try and post up pics when done no prob, i think i've got it all figured out now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I ran a ford taurus fan for a long long time on my z as a pusher.. never again. im doing it right and bought a lovely fan from TimZ =) and its soooooo much better... easier to install.. no trim work... perfect sealing.. and a puller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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