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Electric Fan

Ok, so the time has come to replace the belt driven fan with an electric one. I just want to know if anyone here has suggestions as to what I should get. Thinkin a dual fan, but if I can get away with one bigger fan I will do it to save money.

What do you guys think?
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

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Reply #1 –
Sell the 2002 Off for part money and to replace it buy a 1st gen eclipse with a turbo then add a few new parts to the cougar.

not sure about fans all i know is my old one cracked so i get me a nice new Flex-Fan its better than stock.
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Reply #2 –
I bought a "Black Magic" I think it's called, from a Cup team. I remember looking for info about them afterwards, and they pull a lot of CFM.

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Carpimp1987;147290
Sell the 2002 Off for part money and to replace it buy a 1st gen eclipse with a turbo then add a few new parts to the cougar.

not sure about fans all i know is my old one cracked so i get me a nice new Flex-Fan its better than stock.


lol no thanks, the eclipse is my daily driver and it does a good job. Also I like the 3G body style and you can always through a ripp supercharger on it and get up in the 320 HP range easy.
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

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Reply #4 –
I have some info I would like to share with everyone

Mark VIII Electric fans that came stock on the car flow around 4000 CFM! Yes I am serious! Also they take a lot of amps to run so if you get one I would suggest a new alternator to power it. They also fit right in to our cars.

I have been reading and it has become a very popular mod in other makes. I recently read about people putting them in their Corvettes.

The best part about them is they are really cheap on Ebay. Around $60-80 bucks!
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

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Reply #5 –
Carl, I have a few tarus E fans if you need one man.

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Reply #6 –
thoes mark 8 fans can draw upwards of 80a. I would use either a taurus or v6 mn 12 fan (very cheap) a new one thats the whole assy is like $119.
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Reply #7 –
You can't go wrong with either a Taurus or a MarkVIII Fan. They are relatively cheap and pull more CFM than most aftermarket units. I have the Taurus and even on low speed it is enough to adequately cool my TC. You should plan on upgrading to a 3G as well.
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Reply #8 –
Quote from: 84 Fila;147394
Carl, I have a few tarus E fans if you need one man.
Did you get the 3.8 fans, or do you still have the (not desirable) 3.0 Fans?

Quote from: dudeman351
thoes mark 8 fans can draw upwards of 80a. I would use either a taurus or v6 mn 12 fan (very cheap) a new one thats the whole assy is like $119.
The Mark VIII fans draw ~40A. The MN12 fans draw around 30A, the Taurus fan pulls ~35A.

Flow --> MKVIII>MN12>Taurus>>Black Magic

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Reply #9 –
I have the 3.0 fans for mine, but I can get the 3.8 ones too. Juet let me know what ya want.

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Reply #10 –
i bought my mark VIII fan for 10 bucks!
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Reply #11 –
Quote from: JeremyB;147477

The Mark VIII fans draw ~40A. The MN12 fans draw around 30A, the Taurus fan pulls ~35A.


these number are for current draw while running. these fans pull between 80 and 100 amps at start up, thus you need a relay rated at 100 amps at least when using these fans. either that of get a fan controller that has a "soft start" feature. even then these fans will pull around 40amps on start up.
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Reply #12 –
I got my Taurus fan for like $20 or something at picknpull.  It does a splendid job cooling my 302.
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Reply #13 –
Quote from: rbohm;147491
these number are for current draw while running.
Did I state otherwise?

A 75A relay will work fine.

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Reply #14 –
Years ago I had an '86 TC that I used a honda civic fan to suppliment the stock fan. I tied it on w/trans cooler ties & just reversed the polarity. Just about anything will work.
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