Thoughts on an electric fan?

[wilpetty]

Any inputs on if an electric fan is worth it? I saw my fan was wobbly so I guess the clutch went out in it...Either I am goin to the junkyard, or spend the money and get electric fans...Are they worth the money? Its only a stock 350 so it may be useless/overkill IDK

 

[doonjumper]

Any inputs on if an electric fan is worth it? I saw my fan was wobbly so I guess the clutch went out in it...Either I am goin to the junkyard, or spend the money and get electric fans...Are they worth the money? Its only a stock 350 so it may be useless/overkill IDK

Go to the junk yard an get elecrtic fans. No but seriously if its just stock anf you dont offroad it just go back with clutch. Elecrtic fans are good because they run at one speed.

 

[wilpetty]

It will be strictly for offroading at the deer lease but nothing serious...basically just a dirt road with the occasional puddle when it rains Basically to get from pond to pond so I can fish lol...I am just gunna go to junkyard and pick one up..

 

[herkdriver007]

Windstar electric fans

 

[Blue85]

This topic has been discussed so many times...

It's hard to beat the mechanical fan in terms of pure simplicity and reliability. Not to mention massive airflow potential at high rpm. The electric is more efficient overall and can provide more airflow at idle, which is a plus for A/C. You can also turn them off for water crossings.

 

[K85 Octane]

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[dyeager535]

I pretty much think the same...mechanical unless you have specific requirements that justify electric fans. They are more complex and costly, but do have the (potential) advantages of more airflow at idle, and being able to be shut off for deep water fording.

But if either of those aren't something you need, wiring in electric fan(s) means normally either a custom shroud or modifying what comes with the electric fans, mounting that to the truck, relays to control the fans, thermal switch(es) to control the fan operation, and manual switches if you need/want them in the cab, plus all the associated wiring.

There might be some other reasons to use electric fans, but transverse mounted engines and changing vehicle designs/body lines mean electric fans typically are necessary OEM since they allow a more compact drivetrain...not sure if anyone is still using mechanical fans on trucks, but GM did long after electric fans were common in their cars.

 

[wilpetty]

Thanks guys Im gunna go with the basic fan...Just goin to the junkyard today and grabbin one

 

[rezsst]

i have no clutch fan on my 77 bolted to pully never gets hot even when its 100 out. my 79 will run alittle warmer i just run my rpm's a little higher and it cools off, going to take it off or maybe an electric fan some day