Zreddy Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I was told that you could use the stock rb clutch fan with the swap, but you have to make or buy a fan shroud to make it work correctly... Any inputs on anyone that is using theirs? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKLamb123 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 They say the same thing on VGs. But I know guys who have run those clutch fans for years without the shroud. I did but I also had a very nice upgraded radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260zman Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm running the factory fan. and also the factory datsun radiator shroud (on a 260z radiator with the outlet pipe swapped over). i had to do very minor mods so that if the motor flexed any on the mounts the fan wouldnt chew the shroud- but nothing dificult.. i guess it depends on what engine mounts you are using, as it would dictate whether it would be high or low within the shroud. i know there have been guys who didnt use a shroud and had overheating issues until they put one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKLamb123 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Yep same here on the VGs especially with stock radiators or old ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zreddy Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 IC IC... yea i just got a pm back that i could use the stock fan with the mounts i got from them... but same thing i DO need a fan shroud... Although an electric fan would make it look alot cleaner looking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Easier to just put an electric fan in. Also horespower issue. Over here you have to have a shroud to protect fingers - legal req. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Taylor Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I used the stock clutch fan for a couple years when I first did my swap. I think the main reason I changed was to make a little extra room to mount an overflow tank. I've always been kinda partial to a clutch fan for some reason. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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